The pay does not equate to the amount of work you are required to do. You are involved in just about every dept in Walmart and a few other retail/grocery stores. So being paid less then $18/hr to work tens of depts vs working for other merchandising companies in fewer depts and better pay.
The micromanaging is very intense. The managers express how people don’t last more than 90 days. The work itself is bearable, but the constant calls and texts from managers (who I can only guess do so to appear busy) can be suffocating for someone who wanted this job for flexibility and to be able to work independently.
I’ve already had a few conversations with management about the lack of professionalism they have when, at the very least, speaking to me. So I can absolutely see why people learn enough to get their foot into the merchandising world and then leave expeditiously.
Let’s not forgot your schedule can change DAILY. You will receive calls and/or texts messages at 6am or late in the evening. Even when you’re not on on the clock.
Lastly, the whole reason their pay is so low is because they say it’s a family owned business. Take 2 seconds and research the company. And then tell me again the reason for low pay? Yes I was aware of the pay when starting. They just need to not use the excuse that it’s a family owned business as the reason.
Overall, come to this company to understanding merchandising and the immediately get a job with another company making more money.
The jobs themselves aren’t terrible with this company. But all the extra stuff I mentioned is unnecessary headaches that aren’t worth it.