UPDATE:
My boss told me several times later on that he did not want me in that role. It turns out he has a history of trying to get rid of anyone who is not a "yes man", and even though I had not made any waves yet, he could tell (truthfully) that I would not just sit back and not say anything...
I have been with Target for a month, and even though I am not an ETL (I am an exempt experienced hire), this post really hit home with me: http://www.thebreakroom.org/index.php?threads/before-you-sign-your-life-away.171/
A couple weeks into my training I was asked if I wanted to switch...