UnRehirable status

[Azulon]

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[Tarshitsucks]

They really should tell people at orientation not to take gift cards left behind as it is stealing. Also not take them even when the guest gives it to them or a tip.

 

[NKG]

But I have to ask....

Were you and AP tight? I mean that's why you thought it was okay.

 

[allnew2]

But I have to ask....

Where you and AP tight? I mean that's why you thought it was okay.

Really tight 😂

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

You are not rehireable at spot. Gift cards supposed to be turned in, if left behind. It may show up in a security job background check. Now, you have to deal with the guilt of getting fired for stealing gift cards.

 

[BurgerBob]

Mad tight

 

[Fluttervale]

1. Depends on the background check and whether they call the police.

2. Why would they want to hire back a thief? Yes you can apply (anyone can) but no, you won't be hireable. You're a thief. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

 

[JAShands]

Target just confirms start and end dates for external job inquiries. The fact that you’re labeled as nonrehireable would be a tremendous flag if you applied internally. But Spot has made poor choices before so 🤷‍♀️

 

[Rastaman]

Amazing how people think they can get away with things on the front end. Big brother is always watching..

 

[Tessa120]

Amazing how people out and out steal and instead of even a vague repentance by recognizing they committed a crime and that theft is wrong, they instead want to double down by acting no crime was committed and want to come back.

 

[dannyy315]

“Just” $5 and $10 gift cards

No, you won’t be rehired and if you are you’re extremely lucky.

And sure, the guests “left them behind”. I’m sure the register didn’t prompt you to scan a gift card and you didn’t let the guest know about it.

 

[POGTL]

Gross misconduct. Not rehireable. Not eligible for unemployment. Outside of never working for Target again no other negative consequence.

 

[Tessa120]

Unless Target presses charges of theft. Then there's plenty of negative consequences.

 

[JAShands]

Keeping guests gift cards is an HR issue, not AP. I doubt charges will be filed. Which honestly should make the OP relieved. However, clearly we aren’t dealing with the brightest bulb, so..

 

[Llamanatee]

Keeping guests gift cards is an HR issue, not AP. I doubt charges will be filed. Which honestly should make the OP relieved. However, clearly we aren’t dealing with the brightest bulb, so..

When did it become an HR issue? I know someone that got arrested over keeping gift cards. Actually has happened several times in the past at the store I worked at.

 

[seasonaldude]

How do these people find this board and what do they expect us to say? Yeah, you stole but go ahead and reapply Target will assume you learned your lesson next month?

 

[Fluttervale]

Keeping guests gift cards is an HR issue, not AP. I doubt charges will be filed. Which honestly should make the OP relieved. However, clearly we aren’t dealing with the brightest bulb, so..

An employee stealing from guests on the clock and on the property in a position of cash handling is very much an AP issue. The store may not be able to file charges in all jurisdictions, but they can in many.

 

[happygoth]

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Keeping guests gift cards is an HR issue, not AP. I doubt charges will be filed. Which honestly should make the OP relieved. However, clearly we aren’t dealing with the brightest bulb, so..

Have to disagree. Why would anyone think it's OK to keep something that has monetary value that clearly doesn't belong to them? It's theft.

 

[redeye58]

Not to split hairs but I think it's because the guest didn't 'purchase' the gift card, it was a promo item.
The other thing is if they left it behind, the only 'crime' was that the TM didn't hand it to them.
Nebulous technicalities.

 

[Tessa120]

But I heard that taking these types of gifts cards are theft from Target instead of theft from guests because they weren't purchased, they were a promo item with real money on it that didn't get to the person Target designated.

 

[Dream Baby]

But I heard that taking these types of gifts cards are theft from Target instead of theft from guests because they weren't purchased, they were a promo item with real money on it that didn't get to the person Target designated.

Also if the guest returns the item the value of the gift card is subtracted I believe.

 

[jackandcat]

OP: you've learned a very painful lesson about personal integrity. While Target may not have turned the matter over to the police, they could have done so. As a practical matter it was literally cheaper (for Target) to simply relieve you of your employment.

If anything of monetary value is "left behind" by a guest in a future workplace, even if it's "only" $5 or $10 gift cards, don't take it. You don't know if the "found item" could be a bait trap set for you by management to test your honesty and trustworthiness. You can ask the Big Boss (HR or the SD) if you have questions.

For your own future well-being, don't take stuff from work that doesn't belong to you.

 

[Amanda Cantwell]

Not to split hairs but I think it's because the guest didn't 'purchase' the gift card, it was a promo item.
The other thing is if they left it behind, the only 'crime' was that the TM didn't hand it to them.
Nebulous technicalities.

No, gift cards have full value as if guest returns items GC value is deducted. It is absolutely theft.

also being theft it is 100% ap issue.