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So I quit Target on February 14th 2023 (6 months ago) which was the best decision I ever made. I was hired as a seasonal and was kept on store after Christmas, although manager knew that I was too interested to be stucking working on the store. That being said I did not got laid off, or anything, I just gave two weeks notice because of the store being far, and lack off employee discount for overpriced items. Currently I work at Primark at the mall I am getting everything in 1/3 the amount of what I paid in Target, plus I have employee discount which I can use not just in the store, but any food court, and grocery stores . Although there is still many things wrong in my stores (micromanagement, no 15 min break, mandatory security checks on employees when entering and exiting the stores), this stores is nowhere as shitshow as Target. And the place I currently work at is only 3.6 miles away (7 minutes commute), which is significantly closer distance in compare to Target which was 12.5 miles away (30 minutes commute). I did not have license so I was fucked traveling 12.5 miles away daily with Uber/Lyft 2/3 of time since there was no public transportations that directly goes on the area I work at. Note that I have working at this store from Oct 2022-Feb 2023 and I did not got my license and car until Dec 2022.
When I was in the store, everything I tried to buy like good clothes or staff like that are $50 to $60. Same with foods and groceries which is ridiculously expensive like you would spending between $20 to $30. The thing that most frustrating me that small bag of chips cost like $8-$12 which is ridiculous. On top of that Target refuse to give me any employee discount in their stores (even more a cup of Starbucks coffee). I once had to pay $20 for a small cup of Starbucks coffee. I even tried to get food in Wegmans, they are still attempted to excessively charge me money for simple slice of Pizza, and even refuse to give Target employees any discount. The reason for Wegmans charging excessively, $18 for a slice of Pizza, is that most full-time Target employees goes to Wegmans to eat lunch and dinner.
Target also made an error with payroll multiple times. Like they took more taxes than what they need to be. Like I was working 40 hours and still making 512.5, where I should be making at least 1000 even after them taking taxes off. I brought this up to the HR and store owner regarding that issue, and they ended up investigating I am losing more taxes than normal. The investigation continued for 2 weeks, and they realized that companies have made an error with a payroll. As a result, HR agreed to mail me the money that I have lost due to excessive tax deduction through paper check. This should not have been an issue if my store even allowed.
Not to mention that Target ETL and HR has shown passive aggressiveness towards trainers and employee, at least I worked on Target. ETL and HR in my stores are hit or miss to be honest. ETL and HR supposed to be our advisor, and mentor, who was suppose give us advice 'what is right' and 'what is wrong?' you know what I am trying to say. Like if you have issue with colleague or manager (at least my current stores), the HR will be there to help resolve conflict. In Target, HR has been dismissive about every question and concerns I had. For example, when I tried reaching to ETL and HR about if they can electronically send me paycheck, they indirectly said NO and told me that 'this branch does not send electronic paycheck, only paper check allowed and needs to be picked from the store'. Since my 90 day probation almost passed and have 15 days left to end, I tried asking them if they will transfer me to nearest Target location there answer is still NO and their reasoning is that 'I can apply and ask their referral once 90 days has passed'. I tried talking with another nearest store and they told me 'the spots are limited for transfer employee and seats filled quickly'. I felt like HR and ETL were there to sabotage me than helping me.
Surprisingly, I have better team leader and departmental trainer in Target. I even have departmental trainer on Instagram, I used to contact him when had questions or concerns about anything. Same with asset protection specialist who was friendly too. I used to play board games, and puzzle games with him on breakroom during every 15 min break. Unlike Target management team, Primark management teams and asset protection are out to get you. Primark departmental manager even refuse to give 15 min break to employees because it will slow down entire business, and the store is way too understaffed. Lots of people quit because of lack of 15 min break as retail is already mentally challenging and no 15 minute minute might deter their mental and physical health even worse since they are likely dealing with lots of issues other than dealing with rude customers and managers. Yes, I have been getting pretty good feedback from my manager and HR in regards to my performance in Primark. But I am still worried and fear of my career, since I have been berated by some other managers in Primark for not working on department I was not assigned on.
My question is : Any of you quit Target for other retail jobs like Macy's, Kohl's, Primark, Lululemon, and even tech retail stores (Apple, T-mobile, and Verizon), and vice versa for more opportunities better employee discount, flexible hours? If you left Target for fast food, and coffeehouse stores like Starbucks, Pizzahut, Chipotle, and/or Taco Bell that's fine, but would you explain why tho? Also have anyone did or consider leaving Target for teaching opportunities whether it is for substitute teacher position or for school teacher position? Please feel free to share.
The reason I asking this question is cause I already have second job aligned in substitute teacher position and I am planning on leaving this retail job altogether once I get promotion as a school teacher. I can't afford leaving retail now for part-time sub teacher position since I need money for masters, and possibly for good cars?
When I was in the store, everything I tried to buy like good clothes or staff like that are $50 to $60. Same with foods and groceries which is ridiculously expensive like you would spending between $20 to $30. The thing that most frustrating me that small bag of chips cost like $8-$12 which is ridiculous. On top of that Target refuse to give me any employee discount in their stores (even more a cup of Starbucks coffee). I once had to pay $20 for a small cup of Starbucks coffee. I even tried to get food in Wegmans, they are still attempted to excessively charge me money for simple slice of Pizza, and even refuse to give Target employees any discount. The reason for Wegmans charging excessively, $18 for a slice of Pizza, is that most full-time Target employees goes to Wegmans to eat lunch and dinner.
Target also made an error with payroll multiple times. Like they took more taxes than what they need to be. Like I was working 40 hours and still making 512.5, where I should be making at least 1000 even after them taking taxes off. I brought this up to the HR and store owner regarding that issue, and they ended up investigating I am losing more taxes than normal. The investigation continued for 2 weeks, and they realized that companies have made an error with a payroll. As a result, HR agreed to mail me the money that I have lost due to excessive tax deduction through paper check. This should not have been an issue if my store even allowed.
Not to mention that Target ETL and HR has shown passive aggressiveness towards trainers and employee, at least I worked on Target. ETL and HR in my stores are hit or miss to be honest. ETL and HR supposed to be our advisor, and mentor, who was suppose give us advice 'what is right' and 'what is wrong?' you know what I am trying to say. Like if you have issue with colleague or manager (at least my current stores), the HR will be there to help resolve conflict. In Target, HR has been dismissive about every question and concerns I had. For example, when I tried reaching to ETL and HR about if they can electronically send me paycheck, they indirectly said NO and told me that 'this branch does not send electronic paycheck, only paper check allowed and needs to be picked from the store'. Since my 90 day probation almost passed and have 15 days left to end, I tried asking them if they will transfer me to nearest Target location there answer is still NO and their reasoning is that 'I can apply and ask their referral once 90 days has passed'. I tried talking with another nearest store and they told me 'the spots are limited for transfer employee and seats filled quickly'. I felt like HR and ETL were there to sabotage me than helping me.
Surprisingly, I have better team leader and departmental trainer in Target. I even have departmental trainer on Instagram, I used to contact him when had questions or concerns about anything. Same with asset protection specialist who was friendly too. I used to play board games, and puzzle games with him on breakroom during every 15 min break. Unlike Target management team, Primark management teams and asset protection are out to get you. Primark departmental manager even refuse to give 15 min break to employees because it will slow down entire business, and the store is way too understaffed. Lots of people quit because of lack of 15 min break as retail is already mentally challenging and no 15 minute minute might deter their mental and physical health even worse since they are likely dealing with lots of issues other than dealing with rude customers and managers. Yes, I have been getting pretty good feedback from my manager and HR in regards to my performance in Primark. But I am still worried and fear of my career, since I have been berated by some other managers in Primark for not working on department I was not assigned on.
My question is : Any of you quit Target for other retail jobs like Macy's, Kohl's, Primark, Lululemon, and even tech retail stores (Apple, T-mobile, and Verizon), and vice versa for more opportunities better employee discount, flexible hours? If you left Target for fast food, and coffeehouse stores like Starbucks, Pizzahut, Chipotle, and/or Taco Bell that's fine, but would you explain why tho? Also have anyone did or consider leaving Target for teaching opportunities whether it is for substitute teacher position or for school teacher position? Please feel free to share.
The reason I asking this question is cause I already have second job aligned in substitute teacher position and I am planning on leaving this retail job altogether once I get promotion as a school teacher. I can't afford leaving retail now for part-time sub teacher position since I need money for masters, and possibly for good cars?
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