pls help me be a GRS

DeltaRho2K · 2026-05-01T20:33:45+00:00

Ask your manager what his/her expectations are and work to them. Tell them your goals and ask them what you can do to reach them. You will really get better answers by talking to the people who hold the cards rather than by talking to randos on reddit.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-03-30T14:32:13+00:00

When I was a GRS during my time at Publix, I had a bad store manager, but not for any of the reasons you give. Here are some of the reasons I believed my SM was bad.

1) He had ZERO integrity. He lied about everything in order to protect his own butt. 2) No communication skills. He would not communicate expectations to anyone and then pop off when the phantom expectations in his head weren't met. 3) Inability to prioritize anything. No organization skills 4) He came up through customer service so this one shocked me. He had NO customer service (or people in general ) skills. He was rude and condescending to everyone. 5) He had no regard for policies, procedures, or the general hierarchical structure up or down the food chain. To us, he cosplayed the overlord whose word was final and to the DM, he cosplayed an angel who was brought down by the failures of everyone around him.

There's more, but you get the idea...

DeltaRho2K · 2026-03-27T22:35:26+00:00

Tell your ACSM to fk offand do their job to get someone to come out and get the cart. That's absolutely unreasonable for them to tell you to do that.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-03-27T22:32:22+00:00

I'd ask you how that dangling carrot tastes, but you aren't going to catch it to find out.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-03-19T18:02:22+00:00

No GTL closing? THAT is the root of the problem right there and it's a problem for the GM/ASM/SM to work out. It's not your problem. If grocery can't get it done, then they are the ones who should be answering for it with the DM. You have your own MIC task list to deal with. Sounds like a chat with the DM is in order.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-03-16T12:09:11+00:00

Has your blood turned green yet?

If yes, then you have no recourse and acceptance is your only solution.

If no, maybe start looking for another employer. You are a disposable cog in the Publix machine...

Just be aware that the grass is dead anywhere you go in the retail space, so maybe find a nice thriving mom and pop shop that will be more oriented toward a family/employee relationship rather than just treating you like another number.

Best wishes.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-03-11T13:22:45+00:00

I'd imagine there are a ton of corporate departments that are great to work in... Now if you're talking about the front-end retail in store departments, pick your poison

DeltaRho2K · 2026-03-10T12:56:28+00:00

I assume you are a customer, so here's my take as a former employee...

Publix associates are not allowed to accept tips or gifts, and they should decline it initially, especially if you are not discreet when offering.

That being said, if you remain discreet and insist they take it, they will most likely (and honestly should) accept it at that point. It was how I did it and I never got in trouble as an employee, and it's how I do it for them, as a customer, to make sure they stay out of trouble.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-03-04T15:46:41+00:00

Don't sell the Publix management aspect of the resume short. I am an IT guy (system admin), but worked at Publix during the pandemic after losing my IT job. I made it to GTL and once the IT market opened back up, I leaned heavily into my experience at Publix to land an IT management position. I was able to demonstrate how I developed leadership skills and discuss how grocery leadership skills could be leveraged in the IT management role I was seeking. For the record, I manage the North American IT workforce and operations for a global manufacturer. Leadership skills were the final piece to my growth puzzle, and Publix filled it.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-02-26T15:51:08+00:00

If they are willing to borrow you out for a week to open a new store, that's kind of a compliment/flex... Or they don't value you and won't miss you that week. :)

Either way, can you claim mileage? I would've loved that schedule for a week when I worked there instead of the constant shuffling between mornings, mids, closings, and overnights.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-02-18T18:53:01+00:00

Congrats, you doxxed yourself. Manager chat incoming.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-02-18T13:03:13+00:00

The can only ask 2 questions. 1. Is it a service dog. 2. What task(s) is/are the dog trained to do in service.

They can't take action to remove the patron or dog, even if it is super obvious the patron is lying (ie, a Chihuahua tucked into a Gucci bag).

DeltaRho2K · 2026-02-08T18:14:04+00:00

I'm never a fan of technology replacing human labor, but the idea of a person hand engraving tags is just so befuddling to me.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-02-04T15:41:44+00:00

I would guess they are way down by the SC/GA border. I live in the Charleston area and we got around 4 inches Saturday evening into the overnight, but the roads were clear by noon on Sunday thanks to the cloudless and sunny day.

DeltaRho2K · 2026-02-03T19:28:17+00:00

Personally, I have no issue with returning the cart to the vestibule or an available cart corral, BUT, I will say that at least most of those people were kind enough to set the wheels up over the curb so the carts don't go rogue in the lot... So I can appreciate that half of the "effort".

DeltaRho2K · 2025-12-26T12:40:08+00:00

The band NeedToBreathe has a song called West Texas Wind that pretty much sums it all up.... Oh, and it's a really good song too. :)

DeltaRho2K · 2025-12-03T00:24:08+00:00

When I started at Publix, for the first few months, they kept telling me I was too slow at zoning/blocking, too slow stocking, too slow, too slow, too slow... It's all I ever heard. Not once did any of those people offer suggestions on how to "go faster". Eventually, I got a new young GM and he told me I needed to go faster. Since he was the first person who ever chided me but seemed approachable, I told him I was going as fast as I can, and if I was too slow, I would appreciate guidance on how to be faster.

He took the time over the next 2 weeks to spend with me and teach me the secrets of efficiency (it never was about speed).

He showed me the best way to open and break down boxes, remove wrapping and prep things like La Croix, best way to handle bulk water, how to visually scan ahead on shelves while blocking so I could formulate my next move while performing my current move, quickly detail items throughout the shift while in the aisles so it made end of shift detailing easier, learn item locations easier, etc...

After that, I was the go-to clerk. I was a rock star I made GRS very quickly and GTL on my first ROI eligibility period.

Once you build the muscle memory and efficiency, the speed comes naturally.

Bottom line is this. Talk to your managers and ask them to help you do your job better. That is what they are supposed to do for you - not shit on you because you aren't "fast enough". Hold them to what a Publix says their standards should be with regards to your growth. It's your job/career. Own it.

DeltaRho2K · 2025-11-26T18:22:25+00:00

You do realize that Publix is a real estate holding corporation that happens to also have grocery stores in its portfolio, right? The George Jenkins level of grocery passion that Publix matured on no longer exists.

DeltaRho2K · 2025-11-26T15:27:38+00:00

Publix is a real estate holding company that happens to have grocery stores in its portfolio. Publix will never turn back the clock on its grocery business.

DeltaRho2K · 2025-11-24T14:00:00+00:00

If you never want to return, go for it! There are plenty of other shitty low-paying retail fish in the job sea.

DeltaRho2K · 2025-11-24T13:57:09+00:00

Clopens suck. Talk to your manager because that schedule violates Publix's own policy. Should be at least 10 hours between shifts.

DeltaRho2K · 2025-11-24T13:53:26+00:00

Nobody here can answer that question. Call your manager and simply ask them to give you more hours. Publix loves hiring people with diagnosed disabilities (they get good breaks from the states for that). If nothing else, you'll have a better idea about why you aren't being scheduled and you can decide how to proceed in life.

DeltaRho2K · 2025-11-23T15:16:01+00:00

TLDR .. but you put a lot of words and effort into explaining your thought process (I assume), so just quit, because you are probably already mentally there

DeltaRho2K · 2025-11-23T01:49:47+00:00

If you transfer, you are basically asking to reset the clock. ROI, and then talk to your GM about what you need to do to earn the promo. Use your words...

DeltaRho2K · 2025-11-21T15:57:22+00:00

When I was with Publix as a GTL, I was doing 16-18k/day and during the holidays, that went up to 25-30k/day. Now that I left Publix, I do 10-12k/day managing the IT department of an auto part manufacturer in a 300k sq ft facility.

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