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I completely agree with the push-back but I think there's a right and wrong way to push back on your leaders, and when TMs do it the wrong way it comes across as attitude. The right way is to explain the situation and ask questions. For example, leader asks signing TM to help POG team for a few...

I know about that...I got to do the acting LOD thing for like a year before promoting to Sr. We have almost as many senior TLs (3) as regular TLs (5, but that includes Starbucks and AP) so TLOD doesn't happen. SrTLs will help out with random LOD calls if the LOD (Sr or ETL) is occupied or on...

Without knowing more about the dynamics between you and your signing TM/team culture it's hard to say. If I were you I'd partner with your ETL or another ETL who could provide some advice. I'd also suggest having a seek to understand conversation with the TM to see where he's at and what's...

I'm a softlines SrTL (have been in role for about 5 months). I agree with others - don't be afraid to jump in and work with your team (they'll respect you more for it), create good routines around setting adjacencies and pogs (if you are in a store without a VML), and constantly train and...

I had an ETL who was a rehire. (At least I'm fairly certain he was an ETL in his previous target experience).

That sounds organized @PlanoBitch! From another PTL (actually I'm a PPTL), here's how I organize/plan. I base what the plans are around what is transitioning, how many people/hours I have scheduled that day, and what areas look the worst. (The entire team sets revisions and salesplanners, I...

I'm about to move back into a sales floor role and I'm afraid I'll feel like you do now (bored). I'll be watching this thread to see where people are headed..

QFT I try to be the same way with my team, and I know they appreciate it but I don't think everyone else in leadership at my store does. I think honest, transparent communication goes further in earning respect and engagement from my team than sugar coating everything.

I felt like you do now before some Sr positions opened up at my store (and the positions opened up a few months after someone was promoted). If you don't think it'll happen for you at your store, see what there is for you at other stores in the area. I hate to be a downer but it's hard to...

Lol my senior TL training was like a day. I got thrown into a closing shift with very little training. My TL training for my first role was 2 weeks and then for my second position it was 2 weeks but I spent like 3 shifts doing computer work.

OP, target doesn't allow what you're asking about (working shifts at another store if you're in the area, etc.) If a nearby store needs support help or coverage for an LOD shift you may get to work in that store. I would assume for a new hire you will do training in a nearby store (not the...

I like it! I wish I had a small walk in freezer adjacent to my office or fixture room! :D

Anyone have any advice on re-gaining patience in dealing with team members or other leaders in the building? Is it a matter of taking a deep breath, walking away, etc. What works best for you? I know it's a stressful time of year for everyone but I'd like to get back to a better place as a...

I think I've only ever handed off my keys to the PMT to open up a door so I could get the alarm panel (when I was the only key carrier in the store). I would never and have never handed my keys off to a TM. I've had my own TMs ask to borrow my keys and I always tell them I can't do that. I will...

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I agree with @Loki. It takes some time to get into the groove. Sales floor TL can be a tough role because it isn't cut and dry what your priorities are (at least at my store because POG owns salesplanners) so you have to prioritize and focus on whatever the major focuses are for your...

I had to deal with a very similar situation. It sucks when you (as the TL) are doing everything you can do to hold your team accountable and then the ETLs don't take the steps they need to take to get CAs and Finals approved in a timely manner. Sorry to hear you have to start from scratch :(

I'm sure the interview with the dtl is a formality and your stl has probably told the dtl he/she wants you as a Sr. I'd recommend the same thing everyone else said, high scope answers with situations where you led your team.

In my store, there's two steps. You're in the "pipeline" if a TL or ETL is developing you to go to TL interviews. You're "on the bench" when you've passed TL interviews on the Day where a bunch of TMs come interview with one or two STLs and the DTL. Then how long you're on the bench is...

My store treats it as if you're scheduled on the sales floor (hardlines, soft lines, market, etc) even if you're normally a flow team member (who normally wouldn't be cashiering) you need to know how to cashier.