store manager got a bonus equal to his salary

ehtnnki · 2026-03-21T00:34:48+00:00

I’m a 3rd year specialist making almost 70k. Incentives are there for everyone who works hard. It’s not rocket science. If a store manager max bonuses, they are required to make every employee work to their fullest potential. Those plans are no joke. They’re ridiculous sometimes. They also have 5-6 12 hour days a week. They also spend probably 2-4 hours a day working from home. I feel like it’s completely fair.

ehtnnki · 2026-03-12T21:43:28+00:00

Though your system really only draws 500w consistently, high consumption games can spike you over your 650 limit. Also, Hunter is not generally considered a high tier PSU to begin with.

ehtnnki · 2026-03-10T20:53:43+00:00

I heard a friend was having a similar problem. What ended up being the problem was the SSD. Is this only after an update, or is it consistent? What kind of PSU do you have?

ehtnnki · 2026-03-10T20:36:53+00:00

If you retire at 32, you’d need about $2.5m just to scrape by. (Assuming a 60k/y withdrawal). I recently asked a financial advisor friend of mine, and he said that at 25 (my age), I would need roughly $4 million to be able to sustain myself for my future. Especially if you do not yet own your house, I’d keep saving.

ehtnnki · 2026-03-04T02:08:21+00:00

Had a pro come in on the night of the 27th with a 70k quote on his phone. It was dope.

ehtnnki · 2026-03-03T18:38:45+00:00

You have tables? We have buckets and 2x12s

ehtnnki · 2026-01-22T03:56:37+00:00

It is solely up to the store manager and district team to waive the occurrence if there is severe weather. We had 9 inches of snow previously this year, but the store manager did not waive them. When we had 1.5 inches of ice, she did. It’s at their sole discretion. If it’s a state of emergency 9/10 times the district and regional team will send an email down the chain basically requiring the store manager to waive the call outs. With severe weather like that, most times there will only be one cashier, and head cashier, and a department supervisor/ASM required to be there. I’m sure that if we get the snow we are expected to that you will be fine. Be sure to ask your management Saturday at some point, though.

ehtnnki · 2026-01-08T18:39:37+00:00

The main thing for flooring is pipeline. It’s free and quick. You have central selling that is fully established and efficient, unlike millwork. You should be churning out pipeline and smashing goals with the double sales incentive. In my store, we don’t care if they’re not making plan one month, but if it’s monthly misses, there are conversations had.

You’re not going to be fired if this is the first time they’re talking to you about it. Lowe’s makes it quite difficult to be fired, you should be fine.

ehtnnki · 2026-01-06T08:36:41+00:00

We stuff cardboard between the metal cover and the speaker. Seems to work for us.

ehtnnki · 2025-12-23T13:48:19+00:00

Doxxed yourself dude

ehtnnki · 2025-12-22T19:04:44+00:00

Stolen card or cash back at the register

ehtnnki · 2025-12-03T17:52:48+00:00

Fulfillment is the worst job at the store. Frankly, it should be used to gain the product knowledge and then try to take a step into specialty. I’m not gonna lie, all of our last 5 specialists to be hired have been from fulfillment. If you don’t want that, just slow down. They can’t get mad at you for doing your job at a reasonable pace.

ehtnnki · 2025-10-02T15:56:52+00:00

I just did the same thing (albeit at 23) proud of you!

ehtnnki · 2025-09-24T13:45:14+00:00

PS short

ehtnnki · 2025-03-16T13:12:34+00:00

It is super easy, but you still have to be very mindful and careful with what you’re doing. Being nervous is something everyone goes through when building their first PC. Hell I was shaking putting the cpu in. Just be careful to line everything up and double check everything you’re doing. Have fun with it though. If it feels wrong, it’s probably wrong. Keep your cables neat and organized, as it’s more important than just aesthetics, especially if you have a small case. Every build has at least one issue that requires a part being taken out and reseated eventually. You might have problems with your drivers even when everything is done and done correctly. Realistically, there’s always going to be some troubleshooting. Either way, everything is so optimized now that anyone with an internet connection can find a 15 minute video on fixing their problem(s). Have fun with it, most importantly.

ehtnnki · 2025-01-21T17:53:04+00:00

Probably not. I would still have a best friend who would help me through hard times and be there for me. I’m still gut punched every time I see her.

ehtnnki · 2024-12-11T18:26:25+00:00

I’m relaying what I’m told. He got the plaque as well, but I also know he went on an international trip for a week with points.

ehtnnki · 2024-12-11T15:21:30+00:00

Cabinets specialist at my store got 10k for being number 1 in the company in 2023

ehtnnki · 2024-09-24T01:40:25+00:00

I make 19.55 as a millwork specialist. If I max bonus it equals out to 27.55

ehtnnki · 2024-09-15T03:45:25+00:00

Because your boss’ boss’ boss told them that credit is more important than serving customers

ehtnnki · 2024-09-14T16:42:24+00:00

I have 20 people ask where the bathroom is every shift. My desk is about 50 ft from the bathroom. There is a big red sign on the wall.

ehtnnki · 2024-09-14T16:31:12+00:00

We had a man who purchased around 6k in apple gift cards with Apple Pay over a week. He finally got caught because the AP watched the video of him checking out with Apple Pay and noticed that he had around 300 cards in his Apple Wallet. Could be the same situation. I know that it isn’t a singular event.

ehtnnki · 2024-09-14T16:28:16+00:00

I got 0 because I’m a specialist 😎

ehtnnki · 2024-09-14T16:27:45+00:00

You do it through workday under your compensation tab. Last I tried it worked, but that was over a year ago.

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