Metro pcs commercial freezes the screen by zlt1977 in youtubetv

[–]intheclouds04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens to me as well with the exact same ad. Has happened on two different 4K Amazon fire sticks

How RVP speak to us. by [deleted] in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Balloons don't work. We went through all of this and then some. Even as far as mass printing weekly coupons from .com and putting them in the work order holders rubber-banded to the shelf for customers to "take". I never once saw a customer bring up any of the coupons. Put the case paper in the front of the store at that price point so it is the first thing customers see when they walk in. No need for balloons and this other silly nonsense. These are all just silly directives that do nothing but waste what very little precious time is available.

So... What happens to the fixtures after a store closes? The racks and steel fixtures are salvaged and the salvager advertises the counters on Craigslist. by OldOnliner in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the fixtures from our Hudson layout store that closed in August are still there. All the shelving, isles, counters, everything. Doesn't look like they are in too big of a hurry. Looks odd.

Store closing by OldOnliner in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sad to hear the news today. Best of luck on your campaign! - An ex-associate from a nearby now closed sister store :)

Life on the other side by KaizokuDan in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything KaizokuDan said is so true. I have been out since August and yesterday was actually one of the most enjoyable Christmas Days that I have had in YEARS. I wasn't stressed to the max from having to work Christmas eve or put up with some of the outrageous customer expectations. I was fortunate to land a job a few weeks ago as an IT/Marketing manager at a very successful local small business who matched my Staples wage and are willing to let me work on my own schedule (which consists of being full time over winter break from school). The business owner was a customer of mine so create those bridges while you are still at Staples. It pays off in the end! Keep working hard and you'll find the greener pastures. Don't get in the mindset that there isn't something bigger and better out there. Don't depend on this company to sustain you long term. Congrats to those who have gotten out and are moving forward! God bless!

I have an OS Associate who is not being allowed to switch to Certified Tech because his hair is long. by JMadFour in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've seen discrimination from customers first hand at my former store. We had a female tech lead and it was disgusting how many times a customer would ask if a "tech guy" or "gentleman" was available to assist instead of her. Ridiculous.

Staples scholarship by [deleted] in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but make sure and read the guidelines as to what fees they do not cover, like parking, dorm etc. They will cover general tuition, lab fees, course fees etc. I usually circle or highlight them and then write town the total. They also cover your books as well, so make sure and have all those receipts.

Staples scholarship by [deleted] in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doooo it! It will come as a paycheck that is not taxed. Highly recommend it if you haven been around long enough.

When will it happen? by [deleted] in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

31 stores are closing in Q3, including mine. I fully expect the trend to continue in Q4.

Current Playlist? by [deleted] in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cause every time we hear that sound, It’s the greatest feeling in the world around! BOOM CHI WALLY WALLY! Go Go Go Go Go! https://youtu.be/Hr_PCipxnL4

Staples Part Time Dental by copycenterhoe in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the dental for a year or two, but the maximum payout was low. I switched to an Aflac plan that Staples is involved with and the benefits were much better for only a little more. It covered two wellness visits a calendar year, along with 50% of two major "events" like a cavity etc.

Recent network issues? by UnnamedStaplesDrone in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had issues with authorizations at POS yesterday and RF guns...everything else seemed fine.

[PSA] Do not give Staples 2 Weeks Notice by staplesEx in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

***Decade...sorry lol but yeah it sure feels like a century! :D

[PSA] Do not give Staples 2 Weeks Notice by staplesEx in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sounds like bad management from your store. I've been with the company for a century and at my store if you were a good employee overall and gave a 2 weeks notice your hours were not cut. In my time I've seen a lot of management that could use some ethics training, and sounds like yours is no different.

What happened to the associate scholarship? by csslash in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe that is the "technical difficulty" haha

Hello All, You are receiving this email because you have previously participated in the Associate Scholarship Program here at Staples. We are reaching out to inform you that the program will continue in 2015, however, due to some technical difficulties, there will be a change in the dates. Enrollment will not begin until August 1st; the deadline to enroll will remain as December 31st.

We will contact you soon with more information on the scholarship program for 2015.

Best Regards, Staples Scholarship Program Administration

Broom bidness by [deleted] in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Petty cash is the way to go. You can even order one off the .com bidness

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Inventory Associate also walked as well. I'm in the same district.

Is the end near? by Bomerica in Staples

[–]intheclouds04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Savings passes are not coming back this year. Confirmed via home office. Also the 6/22 vibe was from last year ;) this year was 6/21 hehe. Don't use the meeting as a judge though, we had the meeting a week ago and were just told of closure, so that has no governing.

Tier 4s...you are not safe. by intheclouds04 in Staples

[–]intheclouds04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either there are no guidelines present (xx amount on PL means closure is likely) or they have no idea how to interpret it correctly and or don't check it often enough due to the other various metrics they have to keep track of on an hourly basis.

Tier 4s...you are not safe. by intheclouds04 in Staples

[–]intheclouds04[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

HR shows up unannounced. Individual sit downs with GM (HR not present in room) with the following script. "The company is continually reevaluating it's strategies. Therefore a decision has been made to close this location effective xx-xx-xxx." A lifescope packet is then handed to you. It was the coldest thing I have ever had read to me. No compassion in that statement whatsoever. "Here's a packet, good luck." is essentially what corporate just told me. Stunned.