I couldn't take it anymore. I had a TL who has had out for me since day one. Every time I made a small mistake, he would report it to the ETL-AP and STL. The STL said not to worry about it since I am new and small common mistakes happen to everyone. He even said that he makes them almost everyday. My STL is a very nice guy and reasonable.
However, this TL made me lose it today. I was meeting with the ETL-AP, discussing some new security measures for electronics and things to look out for. It's something he does with all new TMs. Then the TL who hates me, comes in and says that I should not be working in electronics because I was supposedly responsible for a $300 loss that wasn't even my fault. The ETL-AP had me leave the room and go work for a few hours then he called me back in with the TL sitting there smiling. I was told that I can no longer work electronics and my hours would be cut. He even said that I shouldn't even work the sales floor during store hours.
After that, I walked away fuming inside. About 30 minutes later, I went to the ETL-AP and ETL-HL and the TL and turned in my keys, walkie, and tag. I told them that if I wasn't to be trusted during store hours, then I can no longer work there. I don't want anyone second guessing me every time I do something. They asked me to stay because I am the only bilingual TM in the store. I said no and that I am not gonna be treated like a thief and have my integrity questioned by everyone in the store. I walked out the door and the TL said that the $300 loss would come out of my final check. In response, I said that Target and he better have a damn good lawyer if that happens.
Later I found out that him and the ETL-AP are really good friends and the ETL-AP listens to everything the TL says. I walked out feeling embarrassed hurt. I would never in a million years consider stealing anything from anyone or contribute to a loss. When I go looking for a new job, should I even bother listing Target as a previous employer because I was there for less than 90 days and didn't give a two week notice? Should I expect a call from the STL or HR later to discuss the incident or pay? I was told to expect some form of communication.
Sorry for the long post. I am extremely hurt and insulted by this incident today and I needed an avenue to tell my story and feelings about what happened. What hurts me the most is that I really liked my fellow TMs and ETLs, except for the AP and TL. He wasn't even my assigned TL. I had fun working electronics and I will miss doing so. It's a shame that a job liked had to end so shortly and on a sour note.
Edit: Here's the full story about the $300 loss. Electronics was slammed with a lot of guests and it was too much for me. I called for back up and a two TMs came to help me out. A guest asked one of them for an iPod so he can exchange it. The TM gave him one and didn't walk it to guest services. The guy walked right out the store with it. This happened when I was helping a guest select a few games.
However, this TL made me lose it today. I was meeting with the ETL-AP, discussing some new security measures for electronics and things to look out for. It's something he does with all new TMs. Then the TL who hates me, comes in and says that I should not be working in electronics because I was supposedly responsible for a $300 loss that wasn't even my fault. The ETL-AP had me leave the room and go work for a few hours then he called me back in with the TL sitting there smiling. I was told that I can no longer work electronics and my hours would be cut. He even said that I shouldn't even work the sales floor during store hours.
After that, I walked away fuming inside. About 30 minutes later, I went to the ETL-AP and ETL-HL and the TL and turned in my keys, walkie, and tag. I told them that if I wasn't to be trusted during store hours, then I can no longer work there. I don't want anyone second guessing me every time I do something. They asked me to stay because I am the only bilingual TM in the store. I said no and that I am not gonna be treated like a thief and have my integrity questioned by everyone in the store. I walked out the door and the TL said that the $300 loss would come out of my final check. In response, I said that Target and he better have a damn good lawyer if that happens.
Later I found out that him and the ETL-AP are really good friends and the ETL-AP listens to everything the TL says. I walked out feeling embarrassed hurt. I would never in a million years consider stealing anything from anyone or contribute to a loss. When I go looking for a new job, should I even bother listing Target as a previous employer because I was there for less than 90 days and didn't give a two week notice? Should I expect a call from the STL or HR later to discuss the incident or pay? I was told to expect some form of communication.
Sorry for the long post. I am extremely hurt and insulted by this incident today and I needed an avenue to tell my story and feelings about what happened. What hurts me the most is that I really liked my fellow TMs and ETLs, except for the AP and TL. He wasn't even my assigned TL. I had fun working electronics and I will miss doing so. It's a shame that a job liked had to end so shortly and on a sour note.
Edit: Here's the full story about the $300 loss. Electronics was slammed with a lot of guests and it was too much for me. I called for back up and a two TMs came to help me out. A guest asked one of them for an iPod so he can exchange it. The TM gave him one and didn't walk it to guest services. The guy walked right out the store with it. This happened when I was helping a guest select a few games.
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