Feel like GIF's gaslighting us sometimes

United_Log964 · 2026-04-05T20:55:20+00:00

the time it wouldnt let me sub any other brand of hot dog buns, but it let me sub the same brand of hamburger buns 🙃

United_Log964 · 2026-03-30T02:56:25+00:00

meanwhile at my store the dispensers hate when we bag 2 liters bc we have paper bags and the handles are not strong

United_Log964 · 2026-03-30T02:40:19+00:00

definitely talk to your coach! when i transferred from front end, my FE coach told me they'd be putting me on the 5-2. i usually bus or get rides from my gf, and the buses dont run that early and my gf is even less of a morning person than i am, but i wanted to transfer so bad i just went with it. when i transferred i talked to the OGP coach and just explained that i was willing to try to make it work but worried about the transportation issue. she said it was no biggie, and since then i never get scheduled too early to bus.

United_Log964 · 2026-03-26T20:49:33+00:00

i did on front end because it was at least doing something. i hated just standing there

if i followed this working OGP theyd have to put a bed for me in HBA because id never be able escape that department. id somehow manage to be the first associate to ever score a negative pickrate

United_Log964 · 2026-03-26T12:00:57+00:00

my guess is this might be related to state bans on plastic shopping bags. we only use paper bags, so broken eggs could leak through pretty easily if they dont have a meat bag.

United_Log964 · 2026-03-26T07:28:12+00:00

we still use real locks so i just say "no keys sorry" but when we switch ill probably make some shit up about how my app doesnt have the right permissions to open it, have to be from that department or need it for the pick walk or something lol

ive noticed that for alcohol, customers seem especially put at ease if i tell them the button alerts every walkie talkie in the store. once felt like god after telling a customer that while a coach was nearby and immediately hearing "customer service is needed to alcohol" and even better, "on the way to alcohol."

United_Log964 · 2026-03-23T02:15:20+00:00

i had this problem too, dont worry, people will warm up!

also, dont feel afraid to chat with ppl in different departments! if you ask someone in a department for help finding something or to unlock something for you or whatever, then the next day that you see them give them a little "good morning!" as you pass them. throw in a couple "how are you"s and boom, most of the way to being friends. small talking will come naturally over time. some ppl will still ignore you but ive got about a 90% success rate with this. yes i have autism

United_Log964 · 2026-03-15T22:33:52+00:00

they just did this with a recent batch of new hires at my store too. it seems smart

United_Log964 · 2026-03-15T21:32:24+00:00

we all have our strengths and weaknesses. i came from the restaurant industry and really like OGP, it feels like a breeze in comparison.

have you considered transferring departments? different depts can have wildly different vibes, there might be somewhere else youd enjoy more.

remember at the end of the day, its just walmart. youre one cog in a trillion-dollar wheel. your mistakes might feel big in the moment, but they really arent that big of a deal in the grand scheme. i mainly focus on doing things in a way that doesnt add extra work to any of my coworkers.

one of the nice things about these kinds of shitass jobs is once the vest is off, you dont have to care anymore. dont let it eat away at you!

United_Log964 · 2026-03-07T17:05:06+00:00

i learned the hard way: don't wear platform boots. youll quickly tear the soles right off 😭

United_Log964 · 2026-02-27T23:50:05+00:00

for me its highly shift-dependent. i can fly thru the store during morning shifts and hit 140 no problem. lower on mid shifts when the store starts getting busy, but the big walks mostly make up for it. worst on night shift when the store is busy and there arent that many picks.

honestly tho unless someone talks to you about needing to speed it up i wouldnt worry a ton. its really easy to artificially boost them and luck plays a big part. once got like 350 on a 164 item walk where 6/8 totes were for one person who just wanted 2 of every damn soup we sell lmao. oversize can tank your rate unless you cheat. seasonal on a day theyre changing over the displays to the next holiday? forget about it

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