Do you work at Wal-Mart or know someone who does?
I am considering working for a Wal-Mart in Mesa, AZ. Me and my fiance just moved to AZ from CA, and only took one car, so now I am forced to find a job within close distance, and Wal-Mart is a big place. I have only professional office experience, nothing in retail. I am wondering what they would start you as and how long does it take to be say a cashier so you can make better pay? Thank you.
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no
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Isn't AZ a "right to work" state??? It's kinda hard to answer that question....In CA. and probably other states that aren't like AZ, cashiers start out at a little more than a floor associate - but it all depends what area of the store you work in. Also, if you are hired as a cashier then you will be one. You dont start out like a cart pusher and work your way as a cashier. Whatever you get hired at - that's what you'll do....from there you can work up or change positions
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yep me & my mom
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Ok, first off, let me start by saying, you DO NOT want to work for Wal-Mart!! It is not a good company to work for---trust me, I know, I worked there for 3 1/2 years (started out as a cashier, then moved to the customer service desk after 5 months). They over-work their employees, don't give them the recognition they deserve, their health benefits suck (they would rather hire someone that qualifies for Medicaid than hire a good worker and pay for their health insurance); as far as pay goes, it's not the greatest either---depends on your location, but I worked at a store in Missouri---started out at $6.75/hour, and got to $8.52---that's right, in 3 1/2 years, my raises only totalled $1.77!!! I ended up transferring stores (and taking a .50 pay cut because of it), and finally walked out one day. I found a much better job at the local mall (which, if you're thinking retail, is really the best way to go), where I actually got recognized for my hard work, and was promoted to an Assistant Manager after only 6 months! There are just so many things that are screwed up about that place----you should check this guy out---he started a blog when he got hired at Wally World, and in the beginning, he was all happy, and "I love my job", but that changed quickly. Anyways, it would give you some insight to how the company really works......(plus he's really funny....) http://www.behindthecounter.com/2004_08_01_archive.html Also, check out the w-m workers online forum...... http://www.walmart-blows.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 Seriously, if it's the only option, do what you have to, but just know that you have been forewarned---if you want to keep your sanity, Wal-Mart is not a good place to work for!!!
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starting pay varies by location and your prior work history, 75% of Wal-mart managers started out as hourly clerks ...so there are oportunities for advancement. Raises are based on job performance at 90 days and annualy thereafter (usually 40-60 cent bumps) doing a good job give you a chance to apply for higher pay grade jobs in the store when they open ....like any job it depends on how much effort you put into it.
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