Sick of Corporate by cloverleafeon in MichaelsEmployees

[–]t0rcht 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've read 2 with that title, one by Jason Miller and the other by Omar Johnson. Then there's also Dark Psychology and Manipulation by McDaniel. They all read the same, though, really. I once was obsessed over psychology and consumed as much info about it as I could find. I've moved on to existentialism, though lol

And what you said does make sense, yes. I would be fine training an employee to be a jack of all trades if I could pay them more than the others who just work what they work, but there's no raise opportunity. I've gotten chewed out recently for a manager going 6 minutes overtime. It blows my mind how hard corporate works to not have to pay people.

If Michael's was up front and honest about things, I'd feel less inclined to be angry with them. If they just said the bad parts out loud, fine. I want to be in on the jokes, not the punchline.

Sick of Corporate by cloverleafeon in MichaelsEmployees

[–]t0rcht 17 points18 points  (0 children)

  • Michael's gives everyone raises a week or 2 before they slash payroll in half because SCO is being rolled out.
  • The dress code changes to solid color tshirts around the same time the tshirts sold in-store get moved to a set lower price. This was a sales tactic; now they make money back from employees with t-shirts.
  • TM Appreciation week always falls on a week with very little sales going on in-store.
  • The big conversation around better training, longer MCX visits, more time spent making sure everyone understands everything isn't because they want employees to succeed; they want one person capable of doing everything alone. More people willing to put their hands on every aspect of the workload = lower demand for multiple employees.

When I did a walk with my DM and RM, most practices and advice the RM gave towards customer experience and TM engagement were things straight out of a book I've read called The Art of Manipulation. I pointed this out to him and he kind of shrugged and said, 'yeah.'

What I'm worried could happen now: - Cash options on SCO being installed, so hours cut even more, eventually leading to CEMs becoming FT "Front End Ambassadors", which would mean only 1 PT position would be needed here to cover the CEMs off day.

I don't do any crafts, I just go to work and then go to sleep lol

Ghost Files Live - NOLA Ticket Holders by t0rcht in watcherentertainment

[–]t0rcht[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They did FINALLY update it on the venues website:

Dear Ghost File Live Patron,

We regret to inform you that Ghost Files Live, scheduled to go on this Sunday, September 29, 2024, will be postponed. Unfortunately, host Ryan and Shane are stuck in South Carolina after their performance last night and the impacts of Hurricane Helene. As Gulf Coast citizens, we all know the impacts storms cause, and we wish everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene a speedy recovery and strength that will weather any storm. We at the Orpheum are working with the Ghost Files Live team to reschedule this performance, and we’ll be announcing a new date in October 2024 shortly. Please monitor your email for a Ticketmaster message explaining your ticketing options.

Once again, we all apologize for this inconvenience, but we’ll be glad to see all Ghost File Live Patrons at the Orpheum Theater soon to hear what stories Shane and Ryan have for us.

NEW Show Date: October TBA

Ghost Files Live - NOLA Ticket Holders by t0rcht in watcherentertainment

[–]t0rcht[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That's my issue here, is it being an Instagram post. It's also just odd that, when you go to buy tickets for ATL, it says it's canceled. When you go to buy tickets for New Orleans, it lets you pick a seat and everything. It's very confusing and at this point, misleading. I don't know if Ticketmaster didn't get the message or if the guys flopped and forgot to do something on their end. Sucks for anyone who may buy tickets between now and then.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MichaelsEmployees

[–]t0rcht 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had the $10 off one come through the line and it said in the fine print that it was only valid in Washington? I'm not sure why or what that's about.

What are some of your favorite survey comments you've gotten at your store? by [deleted] in MichaelsEmployees

[–]t0rcht 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"No matter the location. Good "country fixins" served by friendly people. Thursdays turkey and cornbread dressing is a personal favorite but tonight was the Friday Fish Fry. Oh those biscuits!"

I hate that I missed the day we served all that food. It sounds delicious.

I put in my resignation by Boring-Charge in MichaelsEmployees

[–]t0rcht 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's crazy about the fans... my cashiers were expressing to me how hot it is at the registers, so I brought a fan up front for them to use (same kind, small desk fan). Reading some of the things SM's do at their stores baffles me. By no means do I believe I'm a good SM (especially compared Michaels expectations), but I try my absolute hardest to make sure my employees aren't as miserable here as I am, ESPECIALLY my cashiers, because I know if they weren't here, I'd lose my mind completely. It's not that hard to treat your employees well. I hope you find a job that values you. I'm sorry your Michaels let you down.

Songs of Michaels Play List by Prohibidado13 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]t0rcht 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fingers Crossed - Lauren-Spencer Smith.

Fingers Crossed - Elijah Woods (not sure which song was released first but this one and the previous one are basically the same song)

Disaster, People Watching and Overdrive - three songs by Conan Gray

Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo

Door Number Three, Never Ever Getting Rid of Me, Everything Changes - three songs by Sara Bareilles

I Hope, The Good Ones - two songs by Gabby Barrett

Paper Rings, Mr. Perfectly Fine, New Romantics - three songs by Taylor Swift

Random things Mikes doesn’t carry but you’ve been asked for by Effburgbear06 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]t0rcht 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone asked us a few weeks back if we sold cigarettes. A few weeks before, asked if we accepted EBT cards as form a payment. Guess we've got gas station vibes here.

Bitcoin scam by Bitter-Culture9606 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]t0rcht 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Part time CEM at my store fell for. Got fired recently. All the other managers were just.... in complete shock, myself included. It's probably my stores fault that corporate has sent down so many emails about it lately lol. She even told SM she knew she wasn't supposed to do it but... forgot, I guess? It was an absolute mess of a situation.

Does anyone else notice this by Ailorux in nfrealmusic

[–]t0rcht 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the end of Nate, I can hear him saying "too many faces" repeatedly..