It’s not Disneyland
It’s not Disneyland
Pay and benefits, and that’s it.
They are extremely strict when they want to be. They have the employee handbook that is written very craftily to write you up, suspend you, or demote you when they want. They will crush you with impunity and play it off like they are just following procedure. If you don't act submissive and comply with the unwritten dogma of doing what they “expect” (which they won't tell you), you will be sandbagged with policies you didn't know existed, resulting in disciplinary action.
Advice for management? Ha! They don’t want to hear it. They have a successful business model, and they won’t bend, flex, or change.
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Front End Supervisor
I have had two interviews because the position opened up twice in six months. I had what seemed to be a great interview, and I was set up with things to work on. The second interview was a follow-up, but I still felt like their reaction was more "get
Front End Supervisor
Three in-person interviews. The last was with upper management. I was applying to be a cashier, but they saw my previous supervisor experience and pushed me to apply for their Front End Supervisor job. I had to learn the cash register and all the pol
Front End Supervisor
Phone interview. Be prepared to know sales numbers and membership information. If you are willing to transfer, there are many opportunities. If you are looking to transfer out of state or to a different region, it could be a challenge. Be assertive
Front End Supervisor
United StatesFebruary 23, 2022I have had two interviews because the position opened up twice in six months. I had what seemed to be a great interview, and I was set up with things to work on. The second interview was a follow-up, but I still felt like their reaction was more "get
Front End Supervisor
United StatesJuly 5, 2013Three in-person interviews. The last was with upper management. I was applying to be a cashier, but they saw my previous supervisor experience and pushed me to apply for their Front End Supervisor job. I had to learn the cash register and all the pol
Front End Supervisor
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesJune 1, 2015Phone interview. Be prepared to know sales numbers and membership information. If you are willing to transfer, there are many opportunities. If you are looking to transfer out of state or to a different region, it could be a challenge. Be assertive
