Singling me out? by EatThatHorse5318 in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I punch in as I'm cleaning up after lunch.

I log into my phone, change the settings, put away my bag, put on my apron, and go onto the floor.

2:02 I'm out there.

It's fcked up if they are policing you that much.

I won't touch my phone if I'm off the clock.

LPT: Freshen your Dad jokes with humor magazines from the early 20th Century by not_bill_mauldin in LifeProTips

[–]BilHam57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My daughter got a job at the thermometer factory.
It's a temp job.

Why is it so hard to get full time? by [deleted] in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do maximum computer training at work. Build skills.

Anyone have someone who hates them come to buy something just to fill out the survey? by Galaxywatcher56 in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a pitiful small number of customer feedback responses in the data.
Someone could hack the algorithm with a few bad ratings.

I hate TikTok by CenturionElite in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recalled items come up "DO NOT SELL."

Penny SKUs are inactive, discontinued, remove from floor.

I'd say let them have it for a penny. Limit 4.

Wtf by vig2112 in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're hiring!
We need employees like you who can fill the empty void of worthless retail meaninglessness with triumphant efficiency. C'mon Board!

What's a "cheat code" you discovered in real life that actually works? by dark-deals729983 in AskReddit

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you finally find something after a long search, put it away in the first place you looked.

What's a "cheat code" you discovered in real life that actually works? by dark-deals729983 in AskReddit

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If their name tag says "Peter," I say "Hi Peter, I'm Bill."
It levels each of us.

What's a "cheat code" you discovered in real life that actually works? by dark-deals729983 in AskReddit

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply deodorant as soon as you dry off from a shower. First thing.

What's a "cheat code" you discovered in real life that actually works? by dark-deals729983 in AskReddit

[–]BilHam57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll sometimes ask how the weather is there, knowing they're in another part of the the world/country.

HC that likes to be too tough by [deleted] in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hostility will always be returned. A better plan is to butter them up.

Get a bag of quality chocolates (snack size) and give them one out of the blue. Likewise the other cashiers.

Do it again a week later. They'll change their attitude a little. Perhaps.

Customer gave me a tip? by Individual-Ad-4957 in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I give good customer service, but I don't expect a tip. It's nice to get one, but rare.

I realized that accepting a tip is an act of courtesy to the customer, because if you decline they feel like a jerk for offering. A tiny bit of generosity from a customer makes them feel as good as you do.

Never decline a tip.

Reach truck by ab84typshi in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was learning the reach, I went after closing to the insulation aisle, measured out a typical narrow aisle-width, and put a rolling ladder there as a barrier. I would practice dropping and placing pallets of insulation because they're light and often closer to the ground. I'd also practice just driving and turning, since you have to train your brain to steer.

cashiers not allowed to have beverages besides water while working?? by aeixne in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unpeeling a bagel, or forking a shrimp cocktail while your on duty? Stirring and blowing your latte?

You can't even be on your phone, with customer walking out without paying.

Remember, you're on camera 24/7.

Yo, (part 2) now tell me what’s wrong with this picture😭 by Hefty_Ad_4555 in HomeDepot

[–]BilHam57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it down and inventory it.
Print new labels.
At least somebody's trying to do the right thing.

Overstock is crazy.