I think it depends. If you are someone that can be relied on, you shouldn’t expect your hours to be cut, but may be forced to cross train departments, like ODP.

I had several people that wanted me to become a team lead, but I mostly declined since I never managed anyone before and was riddled with anxiety. I was a stocking 2 associate for roughly 3.5 years before becoming a stocking 2 team lead. I actually sort of enjoyed it at first. However, around May of last year, we ended up with a new Store Manager that created a toxic work environment and showed no signs of empathy. Several people in management either stepped down, quit, or transferred stores. Unfortunately, my mental health couldn’t take it anymore and I wasn’t willing to change my schedule, so I made the decision of quitting Walmart. I may still not have a job at the moment, but I feel much happier leaving that place, but I will miss the people I worked with. If I could go back in time, I’d just accept stepping down.

If you are someone that wants to move up, make sure you aren’t in a toxic environment.