my friend applied walmart - Page 2

Cheri · 03-06-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mx757

Wal-Mart is a LOUSY place to work, They treat their workers badly, they keep wages low as they can..they are very anti-union too

Then don't work there, simple as it is. It doesn't mean All Wal-Mart chain world-wide does mistreat their employees that works for them. When a person complains about one store, they expect us all to boycott Wal-Mart. I don't think so. Wal-Mart owns and operates Sam's Club, so does that mean we have to boycott Sam's Club too?

GarnetTigerMom · 03-06-2008, 10:20 AM

I am not really that suprised that Wal-marts don't do good job to hire some deaf and other handicapped people. Wal-marts always had their problems treating workers badly also. They have so much negatives on discriminations. If you can't get hired there, u can always find some place else to get hired in a different jobs.

ClearSky · 03-06-2008, 07:33 PM

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One time, I had a few co-workers who were part of a union. For working 8 hours, they had a right to take a 15-minute break after the first 2 hours of work, a 30-minute break at the middle of their shift, and a 15-minute break before the last 2 hours of work. What turned out to be bad about this was that these guys would be working. Whenever it was slow, they would stand around and do nothing. When heavy customer traffic started to build up, they would walk up to the manager and say... "Break time! It's after 4 hours, so I am supposed to have a 30-minute break!" The manager had to agree to let them take their break. What do the rest of us employees get stuck with... more work and angry customers.

When I worked at a local video rental store in the past, I always made sure that the customers were happy. If it was slow, then I would offer my employees to take a break and get it over with. I would sit in the back room too. If an employee called the back room asking for me while I was eating a sandwich, I would stop eating and go help him instead of saying... "Sorry, I'm on a break. Too bad!"

I disagree with you. It is the law to take breaks. I have always had breaks at my jobs because it is required by law. They tell me about those breaks before I start my job. I have never worked for a union, so the break thing has nothing to do with a union. I dislike union simply because you have to pay money to be in it.

At my last job, all of the managers lacked a real break most of the time. They were always up and forgetting their lunches. This is really bad for employees. They hated it, but they did it because they allowed that to happen.

I think that this is unfair, and a lack of training in their workplace. Why it's a lack of training? Because a lot of times the managers wanted to be on break all at the same time, and I understand their need to gossip (which I don't think is right), but that's why we have more than one manager in a store, so that we can take turn taking breaks. This is what I think is lack of training and planning to make sure everyone takes their rightful breaks. You don't get paid for your lunch time, but they worked anyway. That's what I call, taking advantage of employees.

With all of the hours that managers work, they need a break. It's good for your overall physical wellbeing to unwind. That's why the law exist. One time, I was called out of my break, and that did not make me happy. There was someone else to take over my duty, but I'll never understand what happened. Maybe the manager just had a pissy day. I never allowed them to abuse of my break times because they were my rights as an employee. If you let them abuse your break time, they will take advantage of that. I saw it all. I saw the assertive employees, and the ones that weren't assertive being taking advantage of.

I always made sure to take my breaks, which was 15 minutes, 30 minutes and 15 minutes for a full day of work. It really helped me unwind after working really hard. It helped me think better to do my job better.

Now, I know what you're saying about employees who waste their times because I have seen employees disappear while on duty only to find them chatting on their cell phone or meeting with friends or relaxing some more. That's something different from break time. Maybe the place you took your car to was just making excuses for them because two 15minutes break and a 30 minutes break has nothing to do with the union. It's the law.

I don't know how you do it, but it sounds like you are perfect for the job of long hours and management. I still disagree that managers should be interrupted during their breaks.

ClearSky · 03-06-2008, 07:37 PM

I think that your friend should go to the regional manager and see what happens. If they do not respond, then your friend should contact the government office that handles complaints regarding the ADA. Call the Vocational Rehabilitation office to give you a number to call. I know there are offices that handles those things, so go ahead and take advantage of those rights you have to protect yourself. Otherwise, seek another job.

Brother_Trucker · 03-07-2008, 06:58 AM

Yeah I like break time at my work..... my dispatch emailed me to see where I am at. I told him.... I'm sitting in my truck and eating my lunch....dispatch says no no you need to be there at 4pm I told him no I am going to take my time eat my lunch.... next day I have city runs dispatch pushing me to do my job I told him no I am eating my lunch....and....don't tell me HOW to do my job... from that day he never push me off because we truck drivers have the right to get break time usually 45 min to a hour....

Back to the topic.... on the first day I went with him... he seem pick up easy with stocking and reciving....the manager seem fine with it.... manager said wow he sure learn fast.... I laughed and said yep thank you for hire him... he said deaf can't do anything unless hearing help them.

What an idiot it doesn't have do anything about impressed.... he just got to hire deaf and hc people... I wanna punch his face when he said that... if some of you people don't understand... what the manager means that deaf can't stand up for being deaf.....from what I see he is a dickhead!!!! I told my friend if there's anything that you don't feel is right or feel discrimiation... call me and I will kick the manager's ass!!!! And make sure he won't do it again!!!!!

ClearSky · 03-07-2008, 05:03 PM

Good for you to stand up for your rights. That's what I am talking about. That is exactly why people get interrupted break times. It has nothing to do with unions. That mechanic place was full of balooney. I have had 4 different jobs, and the same rules apply for all of them.

Anyway, that is so pathetic with the ignorance still going on with some people. One thing I still get is, "do you drive?" when someone finds out that I am deaf in a job. People have to get to know me by talking to me to see if I am smarter than they think. For some reason, some think our deafness has a connection to our intelligence.

That manager is just another ignorant idiot. Probably have never been around people with deafness in his life. He's not concerned with accidents happening. He's just ignorant. He's afraid of what he doesn't know. You could just respond and say, "it's no rocket science to learn how to do stocking." BTW, all people need training at jobs, and I wouldn't be surprised to know that deaf people do a faster job because I am one myself. I don't pay attention to anyone to chat. It's hard to get your job done by paying attention to another worker chatting. Tell that ignorant manager that he is lucky to have someone who learns and stock fast.

There are many good managers who eventually get to know their deaf workers without judging and saying dumb remarks beforehand.

jillio · 03-07-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ClearSky

I disagree with you. It is the law to take breaks. I have always had breaks at my jobs because it is required by law. They tell me about those breaks before I start my job. I have never worked for a union, so the break thing has nothing to do with a union. I dislike union simply because you have to pay money to be in it.

At my last job, all of the managers lacked a real break most of the time. They were always up and forgetting their lunches. This is really bad for employees. They hated it, but they did it because they allowed that to happen.

I think that this is unfair, and a lack of training in their workplace. Why it's a lack of training? Because a lot of times the managers wanted to be on break all at the same time, and I understand their need to gossip (which I don't think is right), but that's why we have more than one manager in a store, so that we can take turn taking breaks. This is what I think is lack of training and planning to make sure everyone takes their rightful breaks. You don't get paid for your lunch time, but they worked anyway. That's what I call, taking advantage of employees.

With all of the hours that managers work, they need a break. It's good for your overall physical wellbeing to unwind. That's why the law exist. One time, I was called out of my break, and that did not make me happy. There was someone else to take over my duty, but I'll never understand what happened. Maybe the manager just had a pissy day. I never allowed them to abuse of my break times because they were my rights as an employee. If you let them abuse your break time, they will take advantage of that. I saw it all. I saw the assertive employees, and the ones that weren't assertive being taking advantage of.

I always made sure to take my breaks, which was 15 minutes, 30 minutes and 15 minutes for a full day of work. It really helped me unwind after working really hard. It helped me think better to do my job better.

Now, I know what you're saying about employees who waste their times because I have seen employees disappear while on duty only to find them chatting on their cell phone or meeting with friends or relaxing some more. That's something different from break time. Maybe the place you took your car to was just making excuses for them because two 15minutes break and a 30 minutes break has nothing to do with the union. It's the law.

I don't know how you do it, but it sounds like you are perfect for the job of long hours and management. I still disagree that managers should be interrupted during their breaks.

You are absolutely correct that taking breaks is mandated by law, and the law is very specific. There have been some studies that show that taking scheduled breaks reduces work place accidents, as well because the workers have time to rest a few minutes and it improves their focus when they return to work.

shel90 · 03-07-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

You are absolutely correct that taking breaks is mandated by law, and the law is very specific. There have been some studies that show that taking scheduled breaks reduces work place accidents, as well because the workers have time to rest a few minutes and it improves their focus when they return to work.

I dont get breaks at work.

Too much to do.

jillio · 03-07-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

I dont get breaks at work.

Too much to do.

I understand. But OSHA would consider the time your kids are on recess to be breaks for you. Lunch time, too. I realize that that does not translate into actual breaks, especially for an overworked teacher. But OSHA would consider it to be compliant, because the opportunity for a break is availble to you. (Yeah, right! Guess they haven't spent much time in a classroom, huh?)

shel90 · 03-07-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

I understand. But OSHA would consider the time your kids are on recess to be breaks for you. Lunch time, too. I realize that that does not translate into actual breaks, especially for an overworked teacher. But OSHA would consider it to be compliant, because the opportunity for a break is availble to you. (Yeah, right! Guess they haven't spent much time in a classroom, huh?)

I have lunch duty in the cafeteria monitoring the kids so my lunch is always gulped down in less than 5 mins!

jillio · 03-07-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

I have lunch duty in the cafeteria monitoring the kids so my lunch is always gulped down in less than 5 mins!

Yeah, I know. And planning periods are hardly a break, either. Nor recess, if you are on recess duty!

mx757 · 03-09-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brother_Trucker

My good friend lives in Fernley, Nevada. He emailed me... the superwalmart just building in his home area. On the first day hiring application opens, he went and applied but didn't hear nothing from walmart. his mom's friend who now works at the new walmart in Fernley. She tries to pull him in walmart but the store manager said "I don't want to held responsiblity for deaf person's injured from hitting the car, or any from work place" store manager decide not to hire him because he is deaf!!!

I want to ask you about walmart... is there a law says walmart must hire Handicapped/deaf person?? Because my friend called his interpreter to help him fight for his right and get job no matter what he is...deaf.....it doesn't got do anything being deaf... hate see deaf person getting discrimiation for being deaf!!!!

Do you know there's a website that can show the deaf's rights?? I want to read ADA law correct me if I'm wrong if its relate to this situation that my friend is going through thanks!!!

I don't work there I hate Wal-Mart & Sams they treat their employees so badly. I'm thankful I have a Union job that pays almost $33 per hour ($32.85)

Pacman · 03-09-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mx757

I don't work there I hate Wal-Mart & Sams they treat their employees so badly. I'm thankful I have a Union job that pays almost $33 per hour ($32.85)

That means you had bad employment service in your location, not all location are treat like that.

Good for you to make earn but my aunt made 1.5x more money than you does since she don't have union, not all unions would make alot of money.

Pacman · 03-09-2008, 09:48 AM

Wal-Mart does have ADA on their CBL, such as training on employees via computer.

Canuckian_Chick · 03-09-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother_Trucker

My good friend lives in Fernley, Nevada. He emailed me... the superwalmart just building in his home area. On the first day hiring application opens, he went and applied but didn't hear nothing from walmart. his mom's friend who now works at the new walmart in Fernley. She tries to pull him in walmart but the store manager said "I don't want to held responsiblity for deaf person's injured from hitting the car, or any from work place" store manager decide not to hire him because he is deaf!!!

I want to ask you about walmart... is there a law says walmart must hire Handicapped/deaf person?? Because my friend called his interpreter to help him fight for his right and get job no matter what he is...deaf.....it doesn't got do anything being deaf... hate see deaf person getting discrimiation for being deaf!!!!

Do you know there's a website that can show the deaf's rights?? I want to read ADA law correct me if I'm wrong if its relate to this situation that my friend is going through thanks!!!

Ekkk I think the Manager doesn't know what deaf can do, maybe he or she needs to be educated!! why not his friend that works there to explain to the Manager.. or get a deaf agency to come to explain ... wow.. I think it just who hires not all about Walmart with an understanding...

Canuckian_Chick · 03-09-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

I'm employee at regular wal-mart store.

ADA require all workplace to hire disability, plus it's not excuse for managers to not hire deaf people because of damage, harm or injuries then just call to wal-mart and explain to the about what happen with managers, if it doesn't work then just report to NAD then NAD would help you to file the lawsuit or appealing to wal-mart or just call lawyers to make court date, as you vs. wal-mart then sue their ass.

I don't have any related issue with that, my manager at our store are nice and friendly, haven't any problem with related because of deafness but only cause misunderstood communication sometime, just easier to work out with them. Every stores and managers are different but not just for wal-mart, some managers can be asshole about refuse to hire deaf people.

well noone is perfect, we all misunderstand not just the deafies.. smile as there's more and more multicultural working but with acceptance.. Glad you got an understanding Manager.. I love my Manager as well after a long struggle for years and now I move to a new dept, she has been awesome... so there's some good and bad managers ...

Canuckian_Chick · 03-09-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by starrygaze

Some mortal and ethnic are bad and good where they are trained to work as managments as well as I'm wal-mart associate. I believe store manager is in trouble for his improper remark sake! Regional or Office Home in Arkansas will hear your situation hopefully to resolve. Store manager in your area is stupid! You can get lawyer to sue. I feel that he is racial predjuice against deaf people? Maybe?

Wouldn't it be best to take it up to the upper management to be dealt with before jumping onto ADA ?? it just my thinking logically how business works, if you don't like or get along with your co-worker, you go to your supervisor to talk it out and things will be good.. if it doesn't work then go the next level if not, go to the union but I know Walmart isn't unionized that's the problem... no protection there!!... then if all doesn't work out then go to ADA, as I'm sure there's a long long long list of complaints that may take years to be dealt with..

athleticandy88 · 03-29-2008, 10:30 AM

I just put in an appication in on Feb 29th, and waited a week. and than Called everyday to talk to two asst. manager for 3rd trik, finally they've talked to each other and one said to get me in the door if I'm ok, so I've called another time and they said they had to look @ the computer and he'll call me back, Finally someone called me back and asked how I filled ou the 60 Strongly Agree or disagree questions, and I told him honestly, I did my best but I was strugglin with it cause the questions were mixed up to confused you and that I also have a Learning Disabilties. My friend works there and has been talkin to them as well.. he told her that I should be here soon, after some process of saying that he could over-ride the questionair thru the TOP human resource person since of my "LD" status. and he would call me back in a week. week comes by and no phone call. so I called back and talked to the other manager and he said well let me check my e-mails and i'll call you back. So he finally called me back and was like no i'm not in their computer system still and that I probably don't have a chance cause they have to hire 150 ppl thats in front of me since I've failed the survey. I told him what the other manager said about over-riding the test and he was like I never heard of that one before..

What the heck is goin on? Is this considering a discrimnation since I told them I had a "LD" after the fact they told me that i would have the job and now they say well we have 150 ppl in fron of you so come back with your 90 day thing retires so u can re do ur applilcation or so.

I'm 19 male, hard of hearing w/ two hearing aids. I just feel i'm not worthless anymore I cant find a job...

03-06-2008, 10:20 AM	#32 (permalink)
GarnetTigerMom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,941	I am not really that suprised that Wal-marts don't do good job to hire some deaf and other handicapped people. Wal-marts always had their problems treating workers badly also. They have so much negatives on discriminations. If you can't get hired there, u can always find some place else to get hired in a different jobs. __________________ GarnetTigerMom "The rain may be falling hard outside, But your smile makes it all alright. I'm so glad that you're my friend. I know our friendship will never end." -- Robert Alan

03-07-2008, 06:58 AM	#35 (permalink)
Brother_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 122	off topic Yeah I like break time at my work..... my dispatch emailed me to see where I am at. I told him.... I'm sitting in my truck and eating my lunch....dispatch says no no you need to be there at 4pm I told him no I am going to take my time eat my lunch.... next day I have city runs dispatch pushing me to do my job I told him no I am eating my lunch....and....don't tell me HOW to do my job... from that day he never push me off because we truck drivers have the right to get break time usually 45 min to a hour.... Back to the topic.... on the first day I went with him... he seem pick up easy with stocking and reciving....the manager seem fine with it.... manager said wow he sure learn fast.... I laughed and said yep thank you for hire him... he said deaf can't do anything unless hearing help them. What an idiot it doesn't have do anything about impressed.... he just got to hire deaf and hc people... I wanna punch his face when he said that... if some of you people don't understand... what the manager means that deaf can't stand up for being deaf.....from what I see he is a dickhead!!!! I told my friend if there's anything that you don't feel is right or feel discrimiation... call me and I will kick the manager's ass!!!! And make sure he won't do it again!!!!! __________________ I knew once my pc sounded like chewbacca with his nuts in a vice it was done!

03-09-2008, 09:48 AM	#44 (permalink)
Pacman mAc OwNs Pc Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,330	Wal-Mart does have ADA on their CBL, such as training on employees via computer. __________________ Mac rulez

03-29-2008, 10:30 AM	#48 (permalink)
athleticandy88 myspace.com/andycapped88 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 68	I just put in an appication in on Feb 29th, and waited a week. and than Called everyday to talk to two asst. manager for 3rd trik, finally they've talked to each other and one said to get me in the door if I'm ok, so I've called another time and they said they had to look @ the computer and he'll call me back, Finally someone called me back and asked how I filled ou the 60 Strongly Agree or disagree questions, and I told him honestly, I did my best but I was strugglin with it cause the questions were mixed up to confused you and that I also have a Learning Disabilties. My friend works there and has been talkin to them as well.. he told her that I should be here soon, after some process of saying that he could over-ride the questionair thru the TOP human resource person since of my "LD" status. and he would call me back in a week. week comes by and no phone call. so I called back and talked to the other manager and he said well let me check my e-mails and i'll call you back. So he finally called me back and was like no i'm not in their computer system still and that I probably don't have a chance cause they have to hire 150 ppl thats in front of me since I've failed the survey. I told him what the other manager said about over-riding the test and he was like I never heard of that one before.. What the heck is goin on? Is this considering a discrimnation since I told them I had a "LD" after the fact they told me that i would have the job and now they say well we have 150 ppl in fron of you so come back with your 90 day thing retires so u can re do ur applilcation or so. I'm 19 male, hard of hearing w/ two hearing aids. I just feel i'm not worthless anymore I cant find a job... __________________ Andy

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03-06-2008, 07:37 PM	#34 (permalink)
ClearSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 402	I think that your friend should go to the regional manager and see what happens. If they do not respond, then your friend should contact the government office that handles complaints regarding the ADA. Call the Vocational Rehabilitation office to give you a number to call. I know there are offices that handles those things, so go ahead and take advantage of those rights you have to protect yourself. Otherwise, seek another job.

03-07-2008, 05:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
ClearSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 402	Good for you to stand up for your rights. That's what I am talking about. That is exactly why people get interrupted break times. It has nothing to do with unions. That mechanic place was full of balooney. I have had 4 different jobs, and the same rules apply for all of them. Anyway, that is so pathetic with the ignorance still going on with some people. One thing I still get is, "do you drive?" when someone finds out that I am deaf in a job. People have to get to know me by talking to me to see if I am smarter than they think. For some reason, some think our deafness has a connection to our intelligence. That manager is just another ignorant idiot. Probably have never been around people with deafness in his life. He's not concerned with accidents happening. He's just ignorant. He's afraid of what he doesn't know. You could just respond and say, "it's no rocket science to learn how to do stocking." BTW, all people need training at jobs, and I wouldn't be surprised to know that deaf people do a faster job because I am one myself. I don't pay attention to anyone to chat. It's hard to get your job done by paying attention to another worker chatting. Tell that ignorant manager that he is lucky to have someone who learns and stock fast. There are many good managers who eventually get to know their deaf workers without judging and saying dumb remarks beforehand.