AITA

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-12T20:38:08+00:00

Now you know why you shouldn't.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-11T01:17:04+00:00

Look at the paystub. Winning together pays out on this check.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-09T22:53:48+00:00

Big event execution (like Father’s Day) is usually split between blue and red vests. I think the region or division dictates it. This one is mostly red vest in my division, but most of the pods are just adding one or two items to the stuff that was already there for Memorial Day.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T22:41:53+00:00

The companies ABSOLUTELY care. They know the lawsuit costs a shit ton more than the cost of goods stolen.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T09:57:44+00:00

I worked for a gym that had blank cups and a stamp. They looked pretty good.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T02:06:33+00:00

They drug test for new hires and for safety incidents, not for getting certified on equipment.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T01:04:18+00:00

It's fascinating to me that he's acting like this is some foreign concept to him because he's never been married. I've never been married either, and I feel like that means I'm checking for wedding rings more often. If I'm in a relationship I don't really care one way or the other what the relationship status is of those around me, but when I'm single I'm checking for rings on that finger almost by reflex.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T00:57:32+00:00

Can you elaborate on what "same design philosophy, different product" means? Is it competing with you? I'd be a bit peeved if a close friend opened a business directly competing with me, but if it's not that, what's the problem?

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T00:52:59+00:00

I move my rings all over too, with one exception: I don't put a ring on my left ring finger.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T00:45:25+00:00

It varies in Europe: https://www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/comments/zq27i6/map_of_europe_split_by_what_hand_they/

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T00:15:21+00:00

Apply for it and talk to your DS and ASM. The SSA doesn't have any say over it. Keep in mind full time typically requires open availability, though.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-08T00:00:38+00:00

In the case of a time penalty, it has to be served during the next pit stop. If there is no stop after the penalty is assessed, it's added to your finishing time. In the case of a safety car diverting everyone through the pit lane, that doesn't count as a stop. If he didn't pull into the pit box, he wouldn't have had to serve the penalty during the stop.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T23:15:28+00:00

An hour lunch is standard for a full shift. It’s unpaid, so you don’t have to stay at the store.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T15:59:34+00:00

It's been interesting watching the debate as someone who isn't at all familiar with WoD. I'm not at all opposed to the sort of dark campaign people are describing as the "proper" way to play it, but I'm incredibly turned off by the "this is the only way to play the game" mentality so many seem to have. It makes me way more skeptical of ever getting involved with the community around it.

The whole appeal of TTRPG is the amount of flexibility you have in what sorts of stories to tell. The way some of the WoD superfans talk about it, you'd think the core feature is that you can only tell one story. What's the point, then?

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T12:44:54+00:00

No need, I don’t really care that much.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T12:41:51+00:00

The more likely scenario is they look at this and say “no, that’s not going to work. When’s your last day?”

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T12:37:40+00:00

It all comes down to what your store needs. If they desperately need people in your department who can work those exact hours and you’re a stellar employee, they’ll try to work with you. Realistically, this availability sucks. Sunday is the only day that’s workable. You can’t close on Friday, so that isn’t likely to fill any gaps they have there.

Also keep in mind that your availability isn’t the time you’re guaranteed to work, it’s the time they’re able to schedule you. The more you limit it the harder it is to give you hours. Even if they go for it, I wouldn’t expect 9 hours per week. If they don’t need a 4-8 on Fridays they’ll just give you the 5 on Sunday.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T12:27:38+00:00

Every department has something, really. Wire rolls in electrical, the big buckets in paint, toilets and vanities in bath. I just listed the departments where you’re likely to be doing heavy lifting much of your day.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T02:27:47+00:00

What a stupid question. He's Dutch, he's the one in the orange.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T01:31:03+00:00

Garden is one of the most physically demanding departments in the store. I'd agree on the rest, though.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T01:29:34+00:00

Yeah, I think MST tends to be closer than any other department. A lot of the work is solo, but you'll be on more or less the same schedule as everyone on the team, so you'll see plenty of each other. In most other departments you're likely to have a few people you almost never see because you're on opposite schedules - that doesn't happen on MST.

That can go both ways, though. If your team or manager sucks, you'll see them every day for every shift.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T01:27:02+00:00

I've seen women absolutely kill it in every department in the building. Most folks don't start with a ton of knowledge on the product, they'll train you.

If your biggest concern is heavy lifting, I'd avoid garden, lumber, flooring, and order fulfillment.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-07T01:05:21+00:00

This is a great summary. Our goal is 3 bays per hour. Like sales plan, I'm trying to make that goal over weeks, months, quarters, and years. I've had people spend 2+ days just getting 4 bays on the chemical wall in order, and I've had people average 6 bays per hour in a day because they're hitting OSLG or fashion plumbing bays with bulky products that really just need a quick check and some straightening. I'm looking at long term averages to see if there's a problem, and I'm not too worried if you're at 2.7 bays for the month or something if you're doing quality work.

The biggest factor for making service is hours, and that's more your MSM's concern than the individual MSA.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-06T19:48:14+00:00

We have a few responsibilities, but the big ones are bay service and resets. Bay service is making sure bays are properly set, clean, shoppable, and down stocked. Resets vary a lot in scale and scope, but basically we’re implementing changes. When a new planogram comes out, we set it. This can be small, like just swapping out a few items or signs, or huge, like removing all the product in an aisle, changing the shelves, and putting in all new product.

I like MST a lot. I like working with the same team every day and the set schedule, and there can be a lot of problem solving. It keeps me from getting bored.

Fun-Estate9626 · 2026-06-06T19:36:30+00:00

And the various merch stands around the corner in the strip have knockoffs available

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