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I couldn't do it, so I just got out. I'm sad but also feel like I escaped a sinking ship. I had to take a pay hit but there are plenty of $11/$12 dollar per hour jobs out there with room to advance. Might as well start fresh and not have to pretend I... — read more 

As a single mom, I'm being kicked out of a company that I've worked hard 10yrs with. Well, not being kicked out, just given circumstances that make it impossible for me to work, make enough, and have a child. The company just wants a revolving door... — read more 

The real problem is that Mackey and his regional leadership never get to see a real store in operation. We have all dealt with fixing up the store to perfection right before they come to make it look perfect. The problem in all of this is store... — read more 

this should be of interest and maybe entertainment..i know my store sales our in the red by double digits..and pretty much from what i hear other stores in this region are experiencing the same..how will mcRobb spin the stagnant stock price too..

So...how's that going to work out? (We're getting them even earlier this year.) With what labor?

We should expect another check Friday correct? I received my notice pay (the correct amount via calculation in my packet), my pto, and last regular wage but not the actual severance amount as of yet. Going the be throughly irritated if it's not in my... — read more 

Positions will be consilidated, leaving little room for career advancement. Gainsharing will be modified in a way that hurts us. There has been no clear vision, the company is on the defensive. Labor is cut. Wages won't grow. 365 stores are taking... — read more 

In stores with least performance, full timers can expect to be cut to 30 hours, part timers down to 19. Check your status and be prepared to live on less. Remember that WFM accepts SNAP benefits.

Amelia Peterson has lied to team members and team leaders. She loses paperwork and says that it was not turned in. After someone is written up she asks that person how they are feeling a day later. She encourages clicks like this is high school. She... — read more 

Any info? This looks to be an option being given to full time TMs. Southwest Region is crumbling :(

I think there was a typo.

So I love what you did with the 'whole' work harder for less approach. Oops I meant to say 'efficiency'. The specialists who have been here for years and actually cared enough to work harder and harder to become a specialist would LOVE to have their... — read more 

It was crushing my soul.

If I have to sit through another one of those calls with Annamarie Friede I'm going to lose it. What a freaking waste of time and money.

What we really need is more $40 olive oil, that will reel the customers back in. What a freaking joke, whoever came up with that program should be immediately fired.

Wal-Mart announced ahead of cutting 500 corporate positions and as their realistic CEO said "there are no cash registers at corporate offices". Wholefoods that prides itself in all things "compassion", "humane", "tenderness", etc (even for animals)... — read more 

Team members are customers too. They spend a lot of money. Whole Foods has just lost a lot of customers.

Mid atlantic team "leader" Unbelievably corrupt and vindictive. The worse boss I have ever had.

http://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2015/10/11/WorkZone-Crowdsourcing-layoff-rumors-can-upend-sensitive-process/stories/201510110002

My story seems similar to others on here. I started at an amazing store where leadership was so supportive. I was promoted and moved to a store where their behavior was such a stark contrast to the leadership in my old store. When I questioned... — read more 

The sad part is and I'm not pro union. But whole foods is basically allowed to do whatever they want with no ramifications. I worked at a store where the leadership team was allowed to run wild and treat you however they wanted to. There was no safe... — read more 

Again, has anyone received their "packet" yet?? Was told rest of severence is contingent upon signing and returning it...and its 7 days from that point to get $ Its been 2 weeks since I left. No packet. No calls. No paperwork. And its Sunday. So if... — read more 

They're already getting a lot of negativity in the media, so they can't do too much to deal with unions if they're already laying off a bunch of people.

http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/33150-whole-foods-co-opts-revolutionary-rhetoric-but-mistreats-employees

There is a region in the Southern tip of North America where they hire and keep anything that comes in a skirt and/or dress.

i cant wait for that to be rolled out..remember you either get to sacrifice on extremity to save your ears or you can lose ears to save your tm discount....and the uppercrust will remind you and the public that " the team members voted on... — read more 

They SHOULD get rid of that insincere and incompetent Steph Steele. None of her buddies got axed and now I have to sit her busting my ass while she laughs and jokes with her friends and that asks if there's anything she can do? Yeah, there is. LEAVE... — read more 

"Profit takes precedence over Life and art and Love; freedoms of property take precedence over individual liberties" -Lewis Lapham

I think if we all just take a moment tomorrow at 9:03 am and pray to the grocery gods we can get through this together. I think many of you are angry cause you are eating too much meat. Please calm down. I only took $1 last year. Never mind that... — read more 

After calling nor cal regional numerous times my old pbs got ahold of me to inform me that someone at the regional level fed up and did not submit proper pay roll information on time. Therefore those who opted for the severance last week and were... — read more