So apparently via today's internal email, the same one that gets sent after every terrible results posting that 'together we can win' and 'we all need to work a little harder' that'll make things better right?
I go to work today thinking my chances of getting fired have gone up again (even though I'm a top performer) , if there is one thing this company does well it leaders messing things up and being great at creating an atmosphere to NOT work together.
Maybe some in corporate are overworked. I just said one person is doing the job of what 2-3 people did in the past. Could be the situation with everyone today. It is normal to work a lot these days. I can't speak for all, but my job is basically to be on call 7 days a week if something comes up. Once again, not saying feel sorry for me. I, and I understand the store associates don't feel this way and I get it, am grateful for my job.
Even if I wanted to, I couldn't change any of the store policies as I don't work in store operations. They won't listen to me. For those who said their store discourages second jobs, you have to do what you have to do. I would go ahead and get that second job. I don't know what everyone's circumstances are, but if you need two part time jobs as you are main breadwinner, then no one can tell you you can't have two jobs. Of course, I know the issue always used to be working for another retailer was a conflict of interest, but I have even seen in the past where that was approved for some associates.
You are right....there is no way I can feel what you are feeling or know what you have to do as I am not in the same position as you are today. The best I can do is shop my closest Sears store, which I do, and ask to work in the store every now and then as permitted by my immediate boss.
And yes you are right, we don't have a company without the associates in the stores....we do realize that but the majority of the associates at corporate aren't given the opportunity to be able to weigh in on hourly wages or hours or any of that sort of stuff.
Work harder?
Right. We work ourselves to the bone in my store already as it is. Lack of hours, lack of hands to get everything done, and all while there is a visit and they're mad that everything isn't perfect like they want. Maybe someday this store will relocate to the Land of Oz where we can just click our damn heels and everything can be done by magic (doubtful since tornadoes are not too common around here) - but in the mean time we have to exist in and deal with reality. Too bad the higher ups don't get that.
Preach
To the people in corporate who claim they are "overworked", come to an actual store for a month not a couple of days. See first hand what we deal with and oh yeah, you get our pay, not salaried corporate pay. Then come back on here and we will see if your posts are the same. Talking about what you want to do and actually doing something is totally different. We've heard it all before.
Yeh, work harder all right. Work harder at finding another job. The cashier the other night was on the phone talking to someone about applying and finding somewhere else to work. I was shopping the racks near the CAC so it was easy to hear her. I went to another dept. with my son and ten minutes later still chitchatting. She hung up when I was ready to use my points to buy something.
@1sia As he said why would anyone want to work harder when your making biweekly like $80 dollars after taxes? Its just sick how corporate cuts the hours and expects you to work harder. By now they should understand that this doesnt work it doesnt give motivation thats why people leave left and right people are just done. I know cashiers in my store get it worse I would hear they would get 3 hours a week. If they were lucky 14 hours a week like really? I mean thats like ridiculous.
Heres the kicker they hate it when you have a second job. Maybe their wouldn't be a need of a second job if they actually gave hours to the employees.
For the person talking about October 2018....that is a ways away. I dont need to know all the details. I have never thought of myself as having an ego, but maybe I do and dont realize it. That is definitely possible. I wouldnt call myself a punk as I am middle aged. And you know what, no I am not actively trying to figure out how higher ups will solve this so yes I have my head in the sand I guess.
For the next poster, you are right....that is awful to not have a sense of what your hours will be week to week. My job isnt in store ops, so I have no idea of the demands of unloading a truck today, so you are right I dont know.
I see all of this as just healthy conversation....I never can understand all the anger or name calling but outside some of those posts I have learned a lot which makes it worthwhile for me to read this forum and participate in it.
Why so much anger because I am not thinking about how our company will repay something in October 2018? I need to get back into the stores even if just for a day or two to work as clearly I am far removed from the reality today in the stores.
I'm pretty sure no one in corporate can understand what some employees go through on a daily basis. For example part time employees look at their schedule and see they only have 10 hours total for 1 week. Then they go back and look at their schedule and see that 10 hours was cut to 5 hours. At the same time corporate still wants the 1,500 piece truck done in less than 2 hours with 6 people total doing the truck.They want all that freight done in 3 hours after you just finished unloading a truck. Some people use Uber,Lyft,or public transportation to get back and forth to work. Do you really think people would have the moral or spirit to want to come a place where unappreciated,underpaid,overworked,and no chance of a promotion ? Average part time employee paycheck after taxes is $67.00. Transportation for those 2 days can average from $4-10 or more per day. You can't expect employees to give it their all when the company give $#!+ in return.
as for "i havent got a clue as its above me", thats the kind of head in the sand apologist attitude that has you where you are- its public knowledge with a little digging and some level of interest (which you clearly lack) that sears has to repay $1.9 billion in debt in october 2018 and none of it is to Eddie and friends. Now, do you think they can make that payment, well do you punk,or is it above you as well given all you care about is your pay check?
your ego brings you back to see the responses to your posts.
Also....I have never said that I thought we would be okay for the long term....I havent got a clue as it is above me....just appreciate every month I have a job and get paid. And yes it would seem that with sales so tough people arent working, but I know the associates in the store that speak to how much they have to do would beg to differ. Yes I still have a lot to do as we all do as we are taking on the work of 2-3 people each.
Sorry you are so upset. There is nothing you csn do to insult me.
fef- you are delusional - this company is going bankrupt, its just a matter of time - but its nailed on that bankruptcy will be before october 2018- as you stick your head in the sand i guess you have no idea why sears cannot get past october 2018 do you?
As for you being super busy- how can that be with sales down 20%........
Got it...I know this is hard to believe but for the team at corporate, for the most part, all of us are just trying to do what we can. Our VP for my department is all about trying to develop a better culture, and you know he is making steps towards doing that. What do I mean? Getting teams together again for meetings, talking with the team on the floor and not just hiding in his office. I can't say everything as then it will be obvious where I work and I think the intent of this is to be anonymous. I have said this before, but we all have taken on 2-3 jobs even at corporate. And I am by no means saying feel sorry for us as most of us at corporate do not have a bad deal....we are just super busy. Once again I understand that the store associates are in a much more stressful position than we are. I just wanted to make sure we didn't have some "nasty" people on the site who are just trying to "stir the pot" even though they don't work at Sears Holdings. Sometimes it is honestly hard to tell....
I didn't write anything on this thread yet so you don't mean me but I refer to SHC and their actions as them & their. I work for Sears currently but I'm not a decision maker by any means.
You are saying "their." You don't work for Sears Holdings but are on a Sears Holdings employee post?
The stock is soaring because the "shorts" are covering. Once that dies down then this stock will tank. You cannot sell one of your major name brands (Craftsman) and use that sale to say how great you are doing. Without the money from that sale the results would be worse than expected.
Also, they had a credit amount they could have borrowed from but that is gone now. Their cash burn continues and sales are still declining. You cannot cut labor and close stores to profitability.
As far as working together, name one thing that corporate has done to help the stores sell more merchandise or help the customer. Credit card apps, SYW, no help etc. are not going to pull this out.
You obviously aren't reading the same news articles that we are as most of them are positive. The stock is soaring, so someone is making money someplace.
"great at creating an atmosphere to NOT work together."
thats a Fast Eddie hedge fund management style - it doesn't translate well to retail and most likely to any other industry
I can't think of one thing this company has done to aid us in working together. The internal corporate communication are embarrassing.