Well folks, I am officially a "Wal-Mart Associate". My job is answering the phone and straighting up the racks in Ladies clothing. I work afternoon-evening, and it hasn't been too bad.
I had to watch several tapes of Sam Walton cheering on his associates as well as other tapes about proctecting your back, carding for tobacco and so on. I also had to take computer tests on various subjects. I've done good on those getting 95 or 100 on most of them, my lowest was 80 on handling chemicals(best stay away from them) I should finish the tests up today, it's on merchandise in my department.
They seem to have their own language. I didn't know what my trainer was talking about at first when she said we were going to straighten up the clothing. She said we're going to "zone" now.
The break room and other employee areas are filled with quotes of Mr. Sam's. the biggest portion of our handbook is about Mr. Sam. I do admit I've always admired the guy, he was an ordinary guy that built a retail empire. I just think he is almost idolized now.
I have one day (Friday) which I'll have to work the day. My trainer(who I am replacing) said it was a killer, working to 9:00 Thursday night and then having to be to work at 7:00 am Friday morning. But other than that it an easy job. My fellow associate are friendly, there is a lot of new ones too.
Right now I'm part time(no benefits) but let them know I'm interested in full time. they evaluate and give raises after 90 days.
thanks for all your well wishes.
Sadie