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    Archived Why do Logistic ETL's ....

    Because TL are hourly leaders and they get paid for OT. I understand that you don't see an issue, but plenty of labor laws do. If salaried managers spend to much time doing hourly work, then thry have to work even longer hours to complete there manager duties, but don't get extra compensation...
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    Archived Why do Logistic ETL's ....

    Technically based on labor laws, ETLs shouldn't really be doing "hourly" tasks. To be considered salaried level of employment over 50% of a there job duties needs to be doing manager level work (planning/supervising/coaching). So if an ETL is spending most of there day physically working the...
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    Archived I have the interview...

    At two of the companies i have worked for, they do presentations as apart of there interviews for store managers. The applicants are given a business related issues and then have to present to a panel. Usually it's based around underperforming stores with negative comps and low margin, staffing...
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    Archived last time this year there were more pdas/lpdas than you could shake a stick at

    Your mydevices should be connected to your computer. At all of my big box stores, I could log into a program, on the computer, and see who signed into the device last and when. This is how I held people accountable for losing devices and hiding them. You know a TM is hiding a device when the...
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    Archived Switching companys: is it worth it?

    Just run away.... I have not worked for target, but I was an assistant store manager for three big box companies for 10 years. I got so depressed some days because I thought this is all I'm ever going to be. I thought I would never have a holiday off and enjoy time with my family and got grumpy...
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    Archived Poor ETL training

    I have been an assistant store manager for three large companies. My years of experience I have learned: own your own training, make friends in high places and DONT ROCK THE BOAT. This ETL GE may be a crappy trainer, but you don't know who his connections are, so I wouldn't advise bringing his...
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    Archived Delivering a CCA

    What everyone else said. And Keep control of the conversation, don't let the TM ramble off all there issues. If they start with "well Suzy did this and tommy did that and there not getting in trouble". Redirect the conversation back to the topic on hand. Advice:, always make sure a TM walks...
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    Archived Losing Team Lead position?

    It's up to 40 or 50, and them team lift assist after that.
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    Archived Losing Team Lead position?

    If she's been with the company over a year/worked the required hours she will. Technically it's not position protected, but it is job protected. Meaning, if your a TL over a certain department making $20 an hour, they have to bring you back to an equivalent position. TL in another area at $20 an...
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    Archived Losing Team Lead position?

    what you just posted would be completely illegal for you to say in stores. Anyone has every right to take a promotion that is presented to them, even if they are 5 months pregnant. These statements are the reason why we have laws in place for pregnant women.
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    Archived ETL 4th Final Interview - Misc Questions

    I have an industrial engineer degree - I worked retail management because it paid the bills. Nuff said.
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    Archived ETL 4th Final Interview - Misc Questions

    Why are you driving and typing? Put the phone down, the breakroom is not more important then your life or the people in other cars.
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    Archived ETL 4th Final Interview - Misc Questions

    The ETL HR position is the only position that is universal. If you are a salaried HR manager at one company, it's very easy to be an HR manager anywhere else. Honestly, I would take it. Do it for a few years and build your resume. Maybe complete your BS/BA at a good reputation online school...
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    Archived 2nd Interview for ETL

    I don't think retail management is for you. You need to be willing to give up weekends and holidays.
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    Archived ETL Forced to New Role?

    Maybe you should come over to Big Blue. You don't get to pick your position, but there is no pressure for credit cards either. If you get credit cards, you are looked at as a goddess. Rotations last 12 months, we get a lot of ex-ETLs because blue pays better.
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    Archived 4 ETL Interviews, no offer.

    In Cali a recruiter must interview at least 3 people for a position. This is for equal employment opportunity. Seems like they already had someone in mind and they just used you to fill a quota. It sucks but it's legal.
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    Archived 4 ETL Interviews, no offer.

    If you want to be an ETL, you have to wait 6 months after getting the rejection letter before applying again. The recruiter won't be able to give you any feedback, they don't give any externals feedback due to potential litigation issues. There are so many reasons why you may not have been...
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    Archived First CA is now null and void?

    Just remember there might be more to the situation then you know. The associate may have been put on intermediate LOA which would allow this attendance pattern. The associate may of had other issues that they worked out with the ETL and they didn't inform you. Also, make sure you hold everyone...
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    Archived 2nd Interview for ETL

    My second interview was split between two offices at a district location. First with the STL then next with a DTL.
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    Archived Group leader promotion

    How long does it take to go from a group leader at the DC to a Sr. Group leader?
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