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- May 29, 2014
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I applied to Target one summer because my semester-long substitute teacher assignment was coming to an end, and I needed a way to get by for the summer. A new store was opening in my area, and I thought I'd try my luck. I got hired for a front end position and before long, I found my stride and began making friends to boot. Before long, I became a trainer in my area and it started to look like this would be more than just a summer job. A year or so later, I started applying for supervisory positions, since I had acquired a lot of knowledge and I was ready to share it and take it to the next level. It ended up taking several tries, but I finally got the position I had worked so long to get. I was training new team members and earning respect and a reputation for developing, nurturing, and supporting them, more so than others before me. I also earned kudos from ETLs for bringing results to the front end. I also had built a reputation as one of the most reliable team members in the store, happily filling in for folks who called out, and often even calling in on my days off and offering to come in if needed. Then, on a night when we were short-handed and running badly behind schedule on closing procedures, I accidentally made an error in those closing procedures and was put on a final action. Just a few weeks ago, I made another error in my closing procedures, and despite explaining myself and the situation, I was termed after five years at my store.
What's next? Currently, my former co-workers are reeling and feeling really upset about my termination. Some are planning to leave soon because it's clear that our store leadership has its priorities out of whack. I'm looking at my possibilities right now, and have been applying for supervisory and management positions with other companies. Returning to teaching is not out of the question. Au Revoir, Target, and good luck to all those that I've trained and developed over the past five years. May you find your own way out in due time, on your own terms.
What's next? Currently, my former co-workers are reeling and feeling really upset about my termination. Some are planning to leave soon because it's clear that our store leadership has its priorities out of whack. I'm looking at my possibilities right now, and have been applying for supervisory and management positions with other companies. Returning to teaching is not out of the question. Au Revoir, Target, and good luck to all those that I've trained and developed over the past five years. May you find your own way out in due time, on your own terms.