I am losing my position after 15 yrs of service. I have had broken bones, twisted ribs, bumps ,bruising and bleeding at the hands of lowes. And never once turned it in. Paid for it all out of my own pocket. (Didn't want to ruin their safety dinner) i have never been wrote up and have only been late a handful of times due to weather. I did my job as my mother lay in a hospital bed during the last months of her life because i felt guilty i was letting my team down. (I had no back up to take on my tasks) You are lucky you don't watch the podcasts. Yesterday as i sat at my desk covered in rubberized asphalt, because nobody wants to do the dirty work, I heard Marvin Ellison pretty much say my job was a waste of time and money to Lowes. That hurt, that was heartbreaking and sad. I knew he would abolish my position because i heard he did it at home depot and it seems like since he has walked through the door he has played follow the leader with them. But the way he said it. Like my efforts and my sacrifices have meant nothing. Saying "we need to play smarter with our money. Applying it to where it matters." I don't matter, the money i have made you and saved you all these years don't matter. Thanks. But where will the money go? More seasonal employees walking around trying to find a corner to play with their phones? More gum chewing kids cursing and showing eachother videos while a customer has to walk into my restricted area to ask for help? Yeah good idea. I am heartbroken to watch my company, and my store fall into oblivion right before my eyes because the almighty dollar is more important than the customers, the employees, and the integrity we once had. And I really want to know who is going to train the 18 year old ASM's they bring in, because all the knowledgeable tenured employees are leaving or being pushed out. Good luck Ellison but it obvious who you are for. Just remember sir, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil.
OP is @YcHwAvF-16zpo . Couldn’t have said it better myself.