I got suspended from work today. [LONG]
So apparently an associate from another department at my store told my department manager that I don't help him when comes to the counter. He told her that pretty much every time that I work mornings and he comes up to the counter I ignore him.
Well first off I hardly see this person in the morning due to him always leaving by the time or before I even clock in.
Second when he comes to the counter he is always talking to another associate so I assume that person is helping him.
Before I go on I have to add that the deli and the bake shop are connected, it is one big huge kitchen due to the store being on the small side. So it's hard to figure out what the customer wants help with, the deli or bake shop. Of course when we notice a customer we will ask them do you want bake shop or the deli? Then there are times when a customer will approach us and ask is there somebody in the deli or the bake shop to help us?
He has never done that. Every time he comes to the counter he is always talking to someone in the bake shop. So I assume he is getting help from the bake shop area which is why I do not approach him. If he wanted something from the deli he could at least say he wants something from the deli instead of just talking to someone in bake shop and then leaving.
I tried to explain myself to the store manager but she act like she did not want to hear it and since he was off the clock he is considered a customer and for that matter the store lose a sale and she claimed that she can't afford to lose any money so I got a write-up and a 100% suspension. So I lost 18hrs which would have put at 24hrs this week, because I worked a 6hr shift today.
This is the first time I'm hearing of this. I have never really had a customer complaint (Well once but that write-up was scratched due to the managers finding out the customer cussed me out because we ran out of Sara Lee Honey Ham. Yes. Really. IKR?) Now with this "complaint" I all of a sudden I get a write-up, 100% suspension and I lost an entire week and a day of work. If I get another write-up, because this one was a 100% suspension, I will be fired.
My department manager told me that our department has the lowest in customer service (which is a lie) and customer recognition (could be true) and that if any employee is caught ignoring or not helping a customer they will get a write-up or a suspension.
I call bullshit. September is considered "Spring Cleaning" month. As they like to fire older employees and hire new people. New employees/New hires are considered cheap labor as they will work longer hours with lesser pay. It takes 6 months to a year to get a raise depending on your work ethic.
I've been on the job for 23 mos and I only make $9.20/hr and a dollar extra on Sundays ($10.20) and time and a half on holidays. My raise is due on September 16th and I'll start making over $10.00/hr and over $ 11.00/hr on Sundays.
When a newer employee comes in they'll only make $8.50/hr and no extra pay on Sundays until they have been on the job for a year, but they will get time and a half on holidays.
My job has fired, in the last 2 months, over 20 people in different departments. I have noticed this write-up spree they have been on and people getting suspended and fired left and right. I may not be the best employee but I am one of the most reliable employees there.
As it seems, from what S/O is telling ne, the new hires, especially in my department, are lazy, they don't want to work, they don't want to do their job, they are always placing blame and pointing fingers and half of them have quit within a month. So if I do get fired. Fuck 'em and I hope they have fun with the new hires.
I will find a way back on top and with something much better.
I am hoping I don't lose my job because right now we can use the money, but I will not be treated like an old toy.
I did call my union and I hope they'll do something about it before I go on my leave.
Well first off I hardly see this person in the morning due to him always leaving by the time or before I even clock in.
Second when he comes to the counter he is always talking to another associate so I assume that person is helping him.
Before I go on I have to add that the deli and the bake shop are connected, it is one big huge kitchen due to the store being on the small side. So it's hard to figure out what the customer wants help with, the deli or bake shop. Of course when we notice a customer we will ask them do you want bake shop or the deli? Then there are times when a customer will approach us and ask is there somebody in the deli or the bake shop to help us?
He has never done that. Every time he comes to the counter he is always talking to someone in the bake shop. So I assume he is getting help from the bake shop area which is why I do not approach him. If he wanted something from the deli he could at least say he wants something from the deli instead of just talking to someone in bake shop and then leaving.
I tried to explain myself to the store manager but she act like she did not want to hear it and since he was off the clock he is considered a customer and for that matter the store lose a sale and she claimed that she can't afford to lose any money so I got a write-up and a 100% suspension. So I lost 18hrs which would have put at 24hrs this week, because I worked a 6hr shift today.
This is the first time I'm hearing of this. I have never really had a customer complaint (Well once but that write-up was scratched due to the managers finding out the customer cussed me out because we ran out of Sara Lee Honey Ham. Yes. Really. IKR?) Now with this "complaint" I all of a sudden I get a write-up, 100% suspension and I lost an entire week and a day of work. If I get another write-up, because this one was a 100% suspension, I will be fired.
My department manager told me that our department has the lowest in customer service (which is a lie) and customer recognition (could be true) and that if any employee is caught ignoring or not helping a customer they will get a write-up or a suspension.
I call bullshit. September is considered "Spring Cleaning" month. As they like to fire older employees and hire new people. New employees/New hires are considered cheap labor as they will work longer hours with lesser pay. It takes 6 months to a year to get a raise depending on your work ethic.
I've been on the job for 23 mos and I only make $9.20/hr and a dollar extra on Sundays ($10.20) and time and a half on holidays. My raise is due on September 16th and I'll start making over $10.00/hr and over $ 11.00/hr on Sundays.
When a newer employee comes in they'll only make $8.50/hr and no extra pay on Sundays until they have been on the job for a year, but they will get time and a half on holidays.
My job has fired, in the last 2 months, over 20 people in different departments. I have noticed this write-up spree they have been on and people getting suspended and fired left and right. I may not be the best employee but I am one of the most reliable employees there.
As it seems, from what S/O is telling ne, the new hires, especially in my department, are lazy, they don't want to work, they don't want to do their job, they are always placing blame and pointing fingers and half of them have quit within a month. So if I do get fired. Fuck 'em and I hope they have fun with the new hires.
I will find a way back on top and with something much better.
I am hoping I don't lose my job because right now we can use the money, but I will not be treated like an old toy.
I did call my union and I hope they'll do something about it before I go on my leave.
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I did call my union rep. He was either not there or on the field. I left him a message and I also left his supervisor a message. I did get a call back and they are going to look into and call me back again. My union knows not to play with me because I STAY on their asses about my job. I'm gonna call back tomorrow to see what needs to be done.
I don't have a problem with anybody at work, I may not like a few people, he was not one of them until now. I try not to let my job or people at work stress me out because where I work is a shitty place to work. After my son is born I may just quit and go back to school.
@jules: I always approach customers, but I wait awhile because some customers are just looking at the items or there for bake shop. I never ignored a customer.
I open the deli three times a week and I have to make salads (15 to 20 salads and desserts, some come made, others I have to make from scratch or mix) make sandwiches as well as other deli items. Sometimes I may miss a customer but I alway apologize to them and try to go beyond expectation to make them happy. Sometimes customers let themselves be known they're at the counter.
Another thing is he works there and he knows how stuff work. How am I supposed to know he needs help if he comes over talking to another associate. If he needed help he could've easily said "Can I get some help?" but he continues talking to someone else then leaves with an attitude.
Next time I'm at work I will talk to him about that.
I don't talk to my coworkers about anything personal in my life because they all got some big mouths and I learned my lesson my first few months there.
I'm gonna call them again tomorrow. The one thing I like about my union is they do their job. They better that's what I'm paying them $30 a month out of the first check of the month for.
@PaulJrsMommy: They're dropping like flies. Usually a customer would write a review to the front desk about how they liked an employee. They could call in.
@jules: September 11th.
My appointment is tomorrow they're gonna do a cervical check "YAY!" [sarcasm] to see how far long I am dilated. If I'm anywhere near 4-5cm, I don't care what S/O or my mom says, I'm setting everything up in one day or in a two day span.
I was going to try to work another week at least make it to 39 weeks, but I think I deserve this impromptu vacation.
I'm glad your enjoying your break!
Well the pack n play we got is a little complicated, baby shower gift, it has a lot of stuff to snap and put together. I love that it comes with a hamper that's connected to the changer attachment as well as storage. It also comes with a nightlight and mobile.
Safety 1st Satellite Premier Play Yard - Kensington
We bought a mattress to go with it, because the mattress that comes with the PnP's are too hard. No wonder some babies hate those things.
My only problem is making sure the car seat is up to date and is installed right. I'm not worried about the stroller all I have to do is attach the wheels and cupholder/car seat holder.
Baby Trend Expedition EX Jogger & Flex-Loc Car Seat - Fusion
What kind of car do you have? We have a 2004 Nissan Altima.
@Kimberly4411 it's very big. I can just fit it into my trunk, with almost no room for anything else. And I have to really jam it in there lol. I have a Nissan Altima. I do like it, but I've honestly never really jogged with it (for more than like a minute lol) and I wish I had a less cumbersome stroller sometimes. It was a gift though so I can't really complain lol