Damn man don't know where to start after reading this.. I'm sure your post came from the heart and frustrations with your work, I get that, but I disagree on a few points. Everyone can make a difference to the bottom line of the company. Those that take the attitude not to then so be it. For me it's a matter of pride and ethic. Happiness at a job is not correlated to the amount of money one makes, at least not in my case. I was making close to $40/hour when I break my old salary down to an hourly rate, but the headaches and unhappiness it cause me on a daily basis just wasn't worth it. I'm happier now then when I was making a nice salary and for me that is where I place value. From some of the post though it appears Target needs to address training/pay/work load issues as many have commented on it. I'll keep that in mind in the future.. Again I appreciate the brutal honesty.
First, no one person can make a significant or meaningful difference to the bottom line of any Target store and especially to Target's company bottom line. I work in a store that averages $100,000 or more per day before the holiday season. To move the needle 1% would require me to add $1000 each day. How much extra do you think you are adding compared to the average employee? How much extra do you think your zoning is worth or your pulls are worth? How much extra do you think your suggestive selling or salesmanship is really adding? Most customers come into Target with a specific shopping list and do not speak to a team member - they can shop and find everything without needing help.
Second, I have a level of work ethic that I do not drop below. Even as a teenager, I had a higher level of worth ethic than the average teenager. I am not a slacker or someone that takes super long paid breaks. But that doesn't mean I am going to bust my ass and go above and beyond. Why? Because Target and specifically the managers/leaders do not care, appreciate it, or even will acknowledge it. Also, I get nothing for it. Other companies will pay their employees bonuses or commissions for certain tasks. Does Target pay an extra bonus for each red card someone gets? How about pay an extra bonus for each warranty someone sells?
Target pays completely based on attendance. If you are physically there, you get paid.
Third, I am glad you are happier now. I wonder how long that will last.
You went from making close to $40 per hour as a manager which equates to about $1600 per week or about $80,000 per year to now making a minimum wage of $13 per hour (or higher if your state requires higher) as a part-timer. Your old job's pay would be higher if you were forced to work over 40 hours per week.
Even if Target gave you 40 hours per week every week, the best you could do is $520 per week or $27,040.
You may be happier at Target but will you be happier in life making a third of your previous pay check. Will you be happier not having money to do the things in your personal life that you previously could at your old job.
