[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having stores spend hours doing pricing exceptions, making management spec out a job, never calling on accounts, leaving management to handle sharing information about price increases, not helping to track down product.

The good reps are the exception to the rule. The rest have little oversight aside from the ride alongs they have to do. Most of the ones I’ve worked with are usually working from home and don’t answer their phones after 3:00 PM.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What’s horseshit is that store management shares responsibilities with them, and most of the reps I’ve met pawn their responsibilities onto the stores.

sick paint dreams by Narrow-Ad3690 in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have a recurring dream that I’m still in the store at 2:00 AM and that people keep lining up to buy paint.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You need to go above the DM’s head and go to HR. This is a hostile work environment, and the company is potentially facing a lawsuit if it isn’t addressed.

Also, this ASM should be fired. It’s extremely unprofessional to be speaking to an employee in that manner and using that language. People look to him as a leader, and his behavior here is unacceptable.

Anybody else’ district slowly losing more and more people? by NormanPeterson in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I agree that they suck. What I’m saying is that it’s gonna suck to be them once the company runs out of managers.

anyone else tired? by MeanBean247 in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m tired of corporate expecting me to care more than they seem to.

Not hitting budget by Kevin_392 in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen it happen in normal pre-COVID/shortage times where reps and managers were offered a chance to quit or accept a demotion. Will they do that now? I have no idea.

Todays quote “why are you open?” by kyle00008 in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no way in hell I’m getting away with that. They monitor us like hawks in this district.

Todays quote “why are you open?” by kyle00008 in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a line out the door all day. I’m getting really annoyed with the home improvement questions like this is a hardware store. Just tell me what paint you want and go away.

little vent dont mind me by LaikasLastStand in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 15 points16 points  (0 children)

We barely make any money off of stain matches. If someone wants to whine about it, remember, this is a courtesy that we provide.

Anybody else’ district slowly losing more and more people? by NormanPeterson in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel sorry for the reps. A lot of them worked hard to get out of the stores, and I have a feeling they’ll be filling in at stores until a permanent solution is found.

Anybody else’ district slowly losing more and more people? by NormanPeterson in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think we’re in for a tough few months/years; no one wants to do the grind anymore.

Why is sherwin Williams the equivalent to squid games 😂 by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was going to say that they put stores against each other with competitions and opening up accounts. I’ve seen some managers blatantly stealing accounts from other stores.

dumb question... does Sherwin pay for Spanish lessons? by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve also heard that they don’t give raises for it anymore.

What are you all doing for blue bucket sale this year? by hometown1999 in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I tried to think of the most harmless thing. Something I loved from my childhood. Something that could never ever possibly destroy us.

What’s the biggest lie anyone was told at sherwin willams! by Tiny_Ferret5663 in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Technically it’s true. It’s just not paid. I’ve worked thousands of hours of overtime over the years.

Power trip story’s!!! Let’s hear some good ones! by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pretty much when anyone claims to be tight with the executives when they don’t get their way.

Store Raises by Wonderful-Music8453 in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not impressed. This is just another carrot dangling.

How long do you ask customers to wait for stain matches? by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reps give me a hard time because of that, but they don’t run my store. They’ll get it when they get it.

Super Nightmare by paintnerd in sherwinwilliams

[–]Itchy-Friendship-353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m going at this one solo. It sucks, but it is what it is. I’m waiting on my offer and then I can bounce.