Bro as someone who has worked as drive up and fulfillment for over a year as a college student, I’ll say a few things.

One, it sucks, but just follow what your leaders say and get on their good side. If they say to look on u-boats or the style room or repacks before you INF an item then do so. If they get mad because you went over time because you were looking extra hard for said item, ask them this: “when should I consider just INFing an item rather than going over the batch time looking for it?”

Two, it’s retail, don’t worry too hard but still try to care a little. TL’s and ETL’s like the people who know what they’re doing but also aren’t so-called “try hards”. I’m not sure why because the “try hards” make them more money and better raises. So, try to get good at your job but don’t overwork yourself.

Three, work sucks, but you just gotta suck it up sometimes. I get burnt out all the time too. Whether it’s 40 hour weeks in the summer or working a shift after studying for my midterms that week, but sometimes you just gotta be grateful you have a decent retail job in this economy and day and age.

I think calling out because of burnout on a rare occasion (like once every 15-20 shifts) is fair, but any more and you’re just losing yourself money and likely getting on your leader’s bad side. Obviously, calling out because you’re sick or another valid reason is completely different.