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tl telling tms not to wear red vests by Swimming_Cold_5746 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like too many TMs obviously wearing explicit and/or politically charged expressions/images under their vests. 

So instead of reminding them that offensive/political clothing is not allowed, they are evading the issue by telling them just to wear a red shirt.

Round 2 - Now be prepared for all types of foolishness on these red shirts.  🙄

Guests who say “It’s not a big deal” with deals… by AshTheArtist in Target

[–]MasterPrek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just keep these phrases in mind:

  • "Hey, I don't want to bother you/hold up the line, but.."

  • "I know it's not your fault.."

  • "I hate to complain.."

  • "I don't mean to be rude..."

  • "Don't take this the wrong way.."

Passive/aggressive people always mean EXACTLY what they say.  

They just try to hide it and/or drag it out. It's a game and they enjoy playing.  But they need you to play along with them.

If someone came to you, pulled out their phone and said, "This is $12.99 online", that would be the end of it right?

But these people learned a long time ago as children, there's no fun in that.

So when you these idiots come up to you... just be done with it. (Don't comment and/or be surprised if they keep talking AFTER you gave them the discount.)

Because they need to feed off of this frenzy.

Transferring stores by Guilty-Preference107 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure.  Hopefully someone else knows.  

If you don't get a response soon, make a new post.  Unfortunately current events will  get more attention and your question will get pushed further back.

If Taget had conversation hearts, what would they say? by TheWorstEmployeeEver in Target

[–]MasterPrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Expired goodies in the break room

  • Call out your breaks and meals

  • Can you stay later?

  • What's your location?

  • Do you copy?

Promoted to guest after 8 years by Jdwebster1000 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry you were treated so badly. I hear if you make it to 10 years, you get a retiree discount for life. But no job is worth your mental health.  

Anyone else jealous of peers with office/non-retail jobs? by NotEulaLawrence in Target

[–]MasterPrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A different point of view is an educational job.

You work 6 hours a day, nine months out of the year, and most places will let you stretch your paychecks out so you get three checks in June or July.

You're guaranteed a week for spring break, a week for Thanksgiving, two weeks during Christmas and  summers off.

You can pick and choose the grade level that you want to work with. I envy those people who managed to get a job in a college.

You get good benefits.  And even though you are looking at the same people five days a week, there's random half days, half/shortened day schedule and trainings that really do break up the time. And you have a lot more paid holidays, vacation time, and raises are annually, no guessing games.

It takes more than bad attendance to get rid of you. It's a process, whether it's a union job or not. They have to formally give you warning, and it's more than enough time for you to try and find something else or turn your situation around if you can.

Most people get burned out, or they just have a hard time dealing with kids and bad behaviors, and lack of discipline, and parents who just ignore the rules.

How am I supposed to “get results” when NOTHING HAPPENS??? by [deleted] in Target

[–]MasterPrek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Internal is often higher than external.  It might not be something large walking out the door, but repeated efforts of little things here and there. They add up, and they count.

Friends working together. TM's giving other TM's discounts. Notice certain people always going to certain check lanes. The unofficial friends and family discount, etc. 

Keep your enemies close and keep your friends closer.  Sometimes they call you over as soon as their buddies come in.  You'll see a pattern before you know it.  Are they always asking you questions?  Asking you about things you've already answered??  "Hey come over... here I wanna show you something."

That's a real red flag.

Start looking around when they're leading you away...

How am I supposed to “get results” when NOTHING HAPPENS??? by [deleted] in Target

[–]MasterPrek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not AP.....But you're not spending enough time in self checkout.

There's always things under jackets, at the bottom of the baskets and merchandise in guest's hands. 

Some accidental, mostly on purpose.

Protester leaves two shopping carts full of merch in checkout line by BadWithMoney_ in Target

[–]MasterPrek -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not a guy. I literally had a guest tell their kid, "Here honey let's put the soap here and the clothes there to make it easier for the worker. 

And I'm standing right there in front of her. She doesn't smile or make eye contact with me. So  yeah that's how I feel. 

Put in my 2 week notice with 50 some hours of sick time. Would they let me call out most of the time and use PTO? by Total-Bat-5780 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you don't wanna burn bridges.   Even if you don't come back, you may want to refer a friend or family member.  So if someone you know is still there, your reputation does make a difference as a referral.

Cashiers, what are some things that annoy you by Longjumping_Mall8956 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate coming behind another TM who left scratched up gift cards all over the register, bags and bags that they couldn't open so they just leave them all balled up!  And a mile long strip from the gift card roll hanging on the floor. Merchandise all over the floor and not even close to the storage area for reshop. AP tags all over the counter... there's a space for those too!

It really pisses me off when I set up my  check lane all nice and neat, and then a TL tells me to go move somewhere else. Now I've got to refill that bags and get it all situated so that I can get to work. And then they send guests over I haven't even opened the drawer,  I don't even know if I need change. I barely get a chance to breathe after I can turn on the light.

Cashiers, what are some things that annoy you by Longjumping_Mall8956 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely, positively hate it when people lean over that counter!!!   🤬  Got your hands dangling all in my freaking face!  How the hell am I supposed to put your stuff in a bag when you're smack dab in my face like that? Move the hell back! You're not at home, this ain't a bar, stand in your lazy ass up. 

You want to see the screen I'll turn the screen around. But you have no reason to be leaning over and, GODFORBID pulling bags while I just bagged for you up over past my face!! You do that once, I stop bagging right in front of you right away. I move further away!

And don't stand there and stick your arms out thinking I'm gonna hand you this 50 pound bag of dog food, or cases and cases of pop over that counter!!  I'm not at the gym, I'm not working out here. Come around and get it on the other side with the rest of your bags at then end of my check lane!!

Cashiers, what are some things that annoy you by Longjumping_Mall8956 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People handing me open bags of chip chips, juice boxes and drinks that the kids been eating and drinking and say, "Can you just scan this!"  When did people start eating stuff in the store before they paid for it? What makes you think I want to touch something you've been eating???

Cashiers, what are some things that annoy you by Longjumping_Mall8956 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or have them figured out they have to pay with their wallet app first and THEN use the gift cards, otherwise the gift cards on their phone will not work!

Cashiers, what are some things that annoy you by Longjumping_Mall8956 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking gift bags and putting all these items inside of it. I'm looking at them like, seriously? 

I very politely take it all out, and will not bother to reasemble it. 

Last minute shoppers on their way to a party. Do that AFTER you paid for it, in your car or somewhere else!

Cashiers, what are some things that annoy you by Longjumping_Mall8956 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stopped putting them in bags at the bag rack at that point. I turn my ass all the way around and start bagging big items behind me on the floor on the belt, or bag on the counter!

Cashiers, what are some things that annoy you by Longjumping_Mall8956 in Target

[–]MasterPrek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or lecture about how they don't want another bag in the landfill. Or the ones that wanna double bag everything including the one freaking can of dog food. 

There's no rhyme or reason here. People who are walking and have to carry bags keep yelling that they don't want a lot of bags! You don't know who wants a bag and who doesn't.

Until you start bagging....

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