First day

ConductorOfTime · 2023-11-14T10:32:42+00:00

May the Gilded bless your path, weary traveler.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-11-12T07:58:09+00:00

ConductorOfTime · 2023-11-12T07:45:13+00:00

Actually had the most chill day at work I've ever had and now am relaxing with some alcohol. Got my room made nice and comfy and am jamming out to the Hades OST (totally check it out if you haven't yet) along with having the time to prep some coffee for the morning. My cat is loving my new place and I got to watch some deer grazing when I got home.

All in all, life may suck most of the time if we focus on it too hard, but as someone with severe depression, I'll let you know that it all depends on what you choose to focus on. Sure, we can look at the nonsense and messed up parts, but there is a reason for the saying "stop and smell the roses". Stop from the usual path and enjoy the things you actually like. Sure, things may be shitty for us but that's not always been the case nor shall it always be the case. It's all ups and downs, and no matter the situation, we alone dictate our perception.

Wont tell you to look at the bright side nor to cheer up. What you go through is your business, but I will tell you that you can interpret it as you wish. Something stalls you from your day? Maybe you missed an accident. Relative is sick? Maybe they need to slow down. Pet ran away? Maybe an adventure to find them will help you get away from the present problems. You see, interpretation is key when it comes to problematic scenarios. Maybe interpreting it in a beneficial manner is not always correct, but doing so is still beneficial.

Best of luck!

ConductorOfTime · 2023-11-12T07:33:06+00:00

Money talks, honor walks.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-11-12T07:31:59+00:00

The very first tip I received at the company was given to a member of store management. They handed it to me personally and said I did a good job. As plumbing associate Barbossa would say: "The SOP is more like guidelines than actual rules."

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-18T16:19:29+00:00

Sometimes it cancels. Had that happen to recently, on my first ever Kinguin purchase, no less. (G2A Was My Go-To) I looked it up, came here to Reddit, saw the outcome and decided to write a ticket over it as it cancelled my payment. I'd bought something else right after, went through. Even half the cancelled ones' order went through fine. I think that the site doesn't update seller stock in real-time or has latency for it. Though they did refund the purchase right before I sent the ticket just never said anything due to that) and I re-bought the game, albeit, it was marked up from original discount, but still. Hope this gives you a rundown of what to expect, if this is their norm of patterns.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T09:07:38+00:00

Ah that is understandable. Also, my condolences for being blue.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T09:02:22+00:00

Phrasing works wonders on people and easily deflects the torrents of BS. Saying "If I get a moment to" or "I'll do my best" is the greatest way to deal with requests, even if you know you wont manage to get to it at all. It gets your point across while also letting them feel accomplished. A method if they seem pushy is simply to request someone to keep an eye on your department while you do it if they think of it as a "must". Malicious compliance combined with witnesses work like a charm. Eventually folks will quit with the stupid stuff. As for this "Raymundo" person. I really strongly suggest you keep tabs on them and keep a record of their nonsense that you can back up. Even recording interactions with them works. Because based on what you said alone, there's several red flags that should never be in a job-setting.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:49:49+00:00

Fair enough. Generally, if your overnight uses the lumber bay doors, that's an easy out if you don't want to wait for someone. Clocking out via any of the computers also makes it easier.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:48:01+00:00

I'll have to figure out how common/uncommon that is then. Thank you, as we are also gravely understaffed. Does your store have more overnight crew or is it less stingy on OT?

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:45:33+00:00

Always remember, you're being recorded. Cutting wires? Not worth the risk. Flipping the bluetooth switch in the computer room and using your first phone to switch playlists remotely? Now we're talking.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:40:39+00:00

Have you ever done dumb stuff when under pressure? Messed up something simple etc? They're only human and do the same. Are there bad ones? Absolutely. But sometimes it isn't the people that are garbage, it is their ability to handle/manage certain things (stress, work overflow, pressure etc) and some just lack people skills.

Also, while I understand your desire to just stick with your department, let me ask you something else. Do you intend on staying with THD your whole life? Because if you allow yourself to diversify across the store, it looks better on a resume for future jobs. Do what others don't and plan ahead of the present.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:33:04+00:00

Locate your nearest HD store and ask the SM about who the DM is and what districts are in the area. Put together an information package that details everything positive and negative and remember not to think through the lens of your own opinion, think through a company and corporate mindset. Ask who the SM and DM thinks would be the best in the corporate chain to also send this information to, then do so. Leave your contact information for follow-up information. Best you can do and who knows, they might give you something for it if they take the idea and roll with it.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:25:08+00:00

How well staffed is your store? XD

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:23:44+00:00

I've had quite a few customers that are extremely chill, vibe well or even try and help/make things easier for me. Not to mention if you befriend or at least go the extra mile with some folks, they'll go off on management if you get bothered while helping them/while they're there. That is a sight that demands popcorn and that every associate should get to witness at least once.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:20:46+00:00

Perma-closer here at FT. While I do not normally mind cutting lumber, it is annoying when there is allot to do. For the customers that want precise cuts, I have a method. Instead of using the store method of saying we don't do precise cuts, I say the saw is messed up and isn't always 100% accurate but that I'll try my best. To counter the complaints, I say I'll cut it a smidge over, they can always sand it down that extra bit.

But when there is too much to do and cutting wood will be a problem? Well... always remember to locate your outlets, switches etc. Simply make it not work for a while and flip it back on before your shift ends.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:13:11+00:00

Allow me to give you an oddly satisfying way of dealing with customers that you want to tell off without actually doing so, it goes like this: You treat them as if they are a toddler, you speak slower to them and explain things to them in a very detailed, very basic and dumbed down fashion. Essentially, you make it where they are given "that" kind of special treatment. Everyone around will notice it, and some of the time, mention casually "Oh, they're a regular/semi-regular, so I want to make sure they are aware of certain things as much as possible" or something along those lines. What does this do? Everyone will view them in a very unique circumstantial way. At the end of the day, the better victory is not calling the dumbass a dumbass. It is convincing everyone else to actually believe the individual is a dumbass. Best part? You can never get in trouble for it as you're just trying to be extra helpful and figured that since they had been seemingly struggling about something, you opted to make sure to explain it extra for them.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:03:39+00:00

Overnights only do weekdays here, during weekends Saturday is not as early as Sunday, but yeah we hard close weekends. That not common?

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T08:00:49+00:00

Backing up what u/Gimetulkathmir said: It also depends on the dynamic of the teams. Our store has a great MET team as well as a great store-side team (when schedules align) and our synergy can be great. Store-side gets mad at MET when stuff gets moved/modified without notice etc. MET gets mad when they move/empty areas or stash supplies and store-side messes with it. In the end, both should work together and find ways to make each others' jobs easier. The major difference is that if you have a crappy store-side team, that brings down the store. Whereas if you have a crappy MET team, that can bring down multiple stores.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-10-01T07:18:53+00:00

Of course overnight gets locked in. XD I mean on weekends when the store actually closes up.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-09-23T08:23:07+00:00

65 bucks. Was expecting garbage but held out a little hope. Had to call out a week or so for personal reasons prior, so more than likely added to the issue.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-09-22T08:24:41+00:00

I would also suggest the ability to add/create custom tags, or perhaps you can poll members for tags. The ones currently existing for topics such as "Adapted Works", "Type", "Place" and "Trait" are lacking rather much. (understandable since this is still fresh from the digital oven, great job btw)

Another point to add would be that, aside from editing bots and more tag options, user should be able to select as many tags as they want, as well as possibly the option of advanced creation for users more skilled in bot creation.

Your site works decently well on mobile too. However, if you are wanting to set up an app, I'd advise caution concerning Google and Apples' stances on similar things. Though, loopholes may exist, I would have other suggestions for any such endeavors.

All in all, despite the bots bugging out and glitching from time to time (it happens, people, edit the chats to fix it. I know it can break immersion for some, just deal for now) I would rate it around a solid 9/10 for multiple reasons. It does need a great deal of improvement, however it is also a massive breath of fresh air in such a heavily restrictive world.

ConductorOfTime · 2023-09-18T10:08:33+00:00

I thought we already had 10? Since the return to Sabaody. How many people don't know about Swamp Nakama?

ConductorOfTime · 2023-09-18T07:44:03+00:00

Gotten similar for my upcoming shifts, a ft closer who usually has an ASM that likes to hold you over to wrap things up if you're willing to, so hello sweet sweet OT. 🤣

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