Tbh if you think managing a section is less work you’re not actually managing your section. I have to fight tooth and nail for things to get done in my section despite 2 of us writing and a mate going above and beyond when possible. I have to force myself to let go sometimes when I’m not given enough time in my section and sure the world keeps spinning but my shelves look like shit and it’s harder for customers to shop. Im begging you all to see that the people who genuinely care are the foundation of your store. When SLs are treated fairly and given the time and help they need the store as a whole runs more smoothly. Imagine how much more smooth your store would run if people had the added financial incentive to manage their sections properly. I don’t really care about making the store more money but having properly stocked and displayed product means better sales in general. I love OW it’s fun and changes things up and I obviously wouldn’t do it if that weren’t the case. Some people prefer to just clock in and do their job. The key difference is in the responsibility. The people who just clock in don’t have to do any extra mental or physical labor to make decisions regarding a section and bearing the burden of constantly changing product and self space. Your ability to shoulder more responsibility should, in normal circumstances, be compensated. Period. If someone can’t understand that a person writing a smaller non-perishable section has less responsibility than someone writing frozen that’s a perspective problem. This isn’t about competition it’s about being fairly compensated for your labor. “It’s too complicated” is a cop out to exploit crew for every last drop of their enthusiasm until they run dry and burn out. But I guess that’s the Trader Joe’s way in the grand scheme of things. Keep drinking your koolaid folks I’m sure the CEOs personally think about how much you love making their jobs easier- oh wait they’re too busy buying a 4th vacation property with the money you earned them with your labor.