I've been with Lowe's for about 6 months now. Started off as a loader, now I am in a department. As a loader, I was part-time, but was scheduled for almost 40 hours a week. When I was moved inside, and got my glowing 90-day review, I was told I would be given full-time status.
That hasn't happened, but I still got steady hours, about 37 a week. Then about a month ago, they cut my hours down. 20 hours a week! And much of that time, I am floating in other departments, such as flooring and home decor.
How can I pay my mortgage and child support on 20 hours a week? Answer: I can't! I am falling behind, waiting for this promise of full time. I have been told many times that I "am a great worker, [I] learn fast, and have tons of experience. [I] will go far in this company."
At first I thought this store manager (SM) was cool, but now I realize he's a greedy, self absorbed egomaniac that doesn't give a damn about his staff. Just the other day,the third-in-command walked out because of the SM. Employees are leaving the store droves, either transferring out or outright quitting - no notice, just taking their stuff and out the door.
I don't even bother learning the new cashiers' names because I know they will be gone in a few weeks. Why can't the SM hire in people at a livable wage? Why can't he hire in more full timers? Oh, right. Bonuses. Insurance. I know all about that. When I was a manager, I split most of my bonuses with my staff. They worked just as hard, if not harder, as I did, and they deserved it.
This SM is riding around in a $52,000 pickup truck and is building a brand new lakefront house.
This store is currently one of the top stores in the region. Sales are up, payroll is down. The store is losing honest, wonderful employees because of this. I'm soon to be one of them. In my interview, I told them I planned on being there for a long time. I didn't want a job, I wanted a career.
I have gone to every manager I can about getting full time, but get the same answer. "You'll get it, just give it time." I can't wait anymore. I am a month behind on my mortgage because of this.
Oh, one more thing. Next week, I do have 40 hours, and that's working the overnight shift setting up the Christmas display, then the following week, I am back down to 20 hours. Therefore, I can't have my daughter on the days that are mine. I am PISSED.
I'm sorry, folks. This post isn't very well organized. I just typed what I was feeling and thinking at the time. I hope you all understood it.
I'm seriously thinking about just walking out. Just going to lunch on Thursday, and not coming back. (I'm on my 2nd of 4 days off for this week). I feel used . So should I? Walk out, not look back?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
One more! I forgot: My department has 4 employees, one "manager". (I use that term loosely) Last week, we got a new person, hired at Full Time. I almost walked when I found out. Now we have 3 full timers and 2 part timers. I couldn't believe they hired someone in full time other than giving me full time when they know I want and need the hours.
That hasn't happened, but I still got steady hours, about 37 a week. Then about a month ago, they cut my hours down. 20 hours a week! And much of that time, I am floating in other departments, such as flooring and home decor.
How can I pay my mortgage and child support on 20 hours a week? Answer: I can't! I am falling behind, waiting for this promise of full time. I have been told many times that I "am a great worker, [I] learn fast, and have tons of experience. [I] will go far in this company."
At first I thought this store manager (SM) was cool, but now I realize he's a greedy, self absorbed egomaniac that doesn't give a damn about his staff. Just the other day,the third-in-command walked out because of the SM. Employees are leaving the store droves, either transferring out or outright quitting - no notice, just taking their stuff and out the door.
I don't even bother learning the new cashiers' names because I know they will be gone in a few weeks. Why can't the SM hire in people at a livable wage? Why can't he hire in more full timers? Oh, right. Bonuses. Insurance. I know all about that. When I was a manager, I split most of my bonuses with my staff. They worked just as hard, if not harder, as I did, and they deserved it.
This SM is riding around in a $52,000 pickup truck and is building a brand new lakefront house.
This store is currently one of the top stores in the region. Sales are up, payroll is down. The store is losing honest, wonderful employees because of this. I'm soon to be one of them. In my interview, I told them I planned on being there for a long time. I didn't want a job, I wanted a career.
I have gone to every manager I can about getting full time, but get the same answer. "You'll get it, just give it time." I can't wait anymore. I am a month behind on my mortgage because of this.
Oh, one more thing. Next week, I do have 40 hours, and that's working the overnight shift setting up the Christmas display, then the following week, I am back down to 20 hours. Therefore, I can't have my daughter on the days that are mine. I am PISSED.
I'm sorry, folks. This post isn't very well organized. I just typed what I was feeling and thinking at the time. I hope you all understood it.
I'm seriously thinking about just walking out. Just going to lunch on Thursday, and not coming back. (I'm on my 2nd of 4 days off for this week). I feel used . So should I? Walk out, not look back?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
One more! I forgot: My department has 4 employees, one "manager". (I use that term loosely) Last week, we got a new person, hired at Full Time. I almost walked when I found out. Now we have 3 full timers and 2 part timers. I couldn't believe they hired someone in full time other than giving me full time when they know I want and need the hours.
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