Walmart Stores and Clubs

Customer Service Representative

July 2020 • Taylor, PA

What I liked

As I was new to this country, I wanted to learn new things that happens in the life of a common American and so I decided to take a job at Walmart so as to also manage my time with my University work. The customers at Walmart were mostly polite and kind and since I was being sweet to many of my customers, my manager always had my back. The overall experience in this industry was really great as I also got an opportunity to work with the Anti-Money Laundering Business.

What I wish was different

I wish if the breaks were given to us in the right time. And also I wish if there were seats for us to sit in and work as sometimes even employee's satisfaction can increase an employer's productivity.

Advice

Try to smile always and make the customers pleased by answering their queries and even if you don't know the answer try helping them in a small sort of way which will be helpful to them in some kind of way.

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Stocker

July - November 2020 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

I liked my coworkers a lot and the work itself was not too difficult.

What I wish was different

The customer interactions (it's Walmart, though, so I should have prepared myself more for that), and management. Management at my store was so unbelievably poor that it makes perfect sense as to why their turnover rate is so high.

Advice

If you're thinking about applying to Walmart, peruse the Walmart subreddit and reconsider your options.

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Cashier

May 2020 • New Lenox, IL

What I liked

The environment was so nice! All of my coworkers were really friendly and helpful as far as training me and giving me tips as I started to learn new things. I had wonderful leaders around me and the customers were really kind as well, everyone helped made it a really nice job to have,

What I wish was different

Sometimes things could get a little chaotic and feel a little less organized than they could be, but that could happen at any job really. You just have to push through.

Advice

Have a good attitude about it! Even if it feels difficult, going in with a negative mindset will only make a long day longer.

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Cashier

April 2022 - June 2023 • Norristown, PA

What I liked

As a cashier I liked how consistent everything was. You always had something to do whether it’s ringing out a customer or keeping you register area clean

What I wish was different

I wish I interacted with the customer more and mad more connections in the business

Advice

I would say that being a cashier at Walmart is difficult but it’s worth it. It’s worth it because you meet a bunch of different people from all kinds of backgrounds

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UX Designer Intern

June - August 2021 • Bentonville, AR

What I liked

I was able to gain hands-on experience with the whole UX product life cycle through two projects. Since I was given a lead designer role, I juggled a lot of responsibilities and developed my leadership skills throughout these three months.

What I wish was different

I wish I was placed in a team with more designers so that I could learn from these professionals in a closer setting.

Advice

I would say to apply to as many jobs as possible, it wasn't easy landing an internship but through months of applications and interviews, I was fortunate enough to work here for the summer.

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Cafe Associate

August 2019 - March 2020 • Flagstaff, AZ

What I liked

When I was an associate at Sam's Club, I liked how they gave you a free Plus Membership to the club. It helped out because I was able to use the membership to buy groceries, electronics, and other essentials while in college. In addition, the associates that I worked with were very nice and conversational.

What I wish was different

I wish that I applied to a different department of Sam's Club. I worked in the Cafe, but I think that working in the bakery would have been more fun.

Advice

Sam's Club is flexible with scheduling, so they are willing to work with a college student's schedule. In addition, there were many benefits to working at this club.

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Deli Slicer

July 2020 • Columbia City, IN

What I liked

I enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the location and how willing the managers were to work around my school schedule.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more employees hired. We are short staffed throughout every shift I work. It gets frustrating, but it is still worthwhile.

Advice

My advice for this job is to be patient and keep the end goal in mind. If you get too wrapped up in the drama or lose site of the purpose of the job.

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Grocery Stocker

June 2020 • Athens, GA

What I liked

They gave me a lot of hours

What I wish was different

The pay and scheduling could have been much better

Advice

Get to know your fellow workers because it makes working much more fun

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Asset Protection Customer Host

June - September 2020 • Marion, IN

What I liked

I liked being able to talk to people, a very social job.

What I wish was different

A more flexible schedule

Advice

Try to be friendly to every person coming through the door.

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Walmart Associate

April - August 2020 • Rensselaer, IN

What I liked

I loved the people that I worked with! Everyone was so nice and friendly. I also liked the fact that I was able to be outside a lot since I was working in the Lawn and Garden Department.

What I wish was different

Honestly, nothing! I enjoyed coming to work early every day and I kept a consistent schedule my whole time working there.

Advice

Make sure that you're having fun while you work, and have fun with the people you work with. It makes the experience so much better!

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Overnight Stocker

May 2021 • Macedon, NY

What I liked

I loved the people and the coworkers I worked with since they helped me all the way. They understood where I came from since we were all working grueling hours and times.

What I wish was different

I wished that it wasn't as stressful and the hours weren't terrible, but that is how being an overnight stocker is.

Advice

It takes a lot of mental fortitude to hold onto an overnight stocker job

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E-Commerce Associate

May 2021 • Emporia, KS

What I liked

worked around my schedule, flexible, able to move to different departments, opportunities for internships and corporate jobs

What I wish was different

more face time with the store manager

Advice

Work hard no matter your position. Superiors will see that and put in a good word for promotions or other opportunities.

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Cashier

December 2020 • Aurora, CO

What I liked

Something I liked was the fact that they were so willing to give hours to employees.

What I wish was different

I wish the managers cared about the employees in terms of their needs.

Advice

Don’t let people take advantage of you

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E-commerce shopper

March 2020 • Georgetown, SC

What I liked

The team work atmosphere

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

Come in do your part and go home

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Online

August 2021 • Sterling, VA

What I liked

How convenient it was (location wise) from my house.

What I wish was different

My hours worked; I belive I could’ve worked a lot more.

Advice

It’s definitely a learning experience and teaches you how to function in the real world.

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OGP Associate

May - July 2021 • Garden City, ID

What I liked

The pay was great and management was also great. There is also a good amount of leniency for life events (covid for example)

What I wish was different

Advice

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Apparel associate

January - August 2021 • Fayetteville, GA

What I liked

I like the people I worked with hands-on, and the diversity in demographics among my peers and me. 5 I got to meet all types of customers from different backgrounds and help in situations I never thought I'd be a part of.

What I wish was different

Throughout my time here I’ve experienced positives and negatives. My fellow associates played a huge role in pushing me forward. Each week there was a new issue whether it be schedule flukes, lack of workers, or blatant disrespect from higher-ups. No matter what I endeared I was always extra bubbly and positive. Working here felt like I was always on trial for something unknown to me. It was overall very draining and caused various breakdowns. Overall, my 6+ months here have helped me financially but drained me mentally.

Advice

Walmart is a great Company if you are a customer or if you are higher up on the pay scale. If not they won't treat you with the kind of respect they should, but it's still an eye-opening experience in the workplace.

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Online Grocery

April 2020 • Twin Falls, ID

What I liked

I really liked that the job kept me on my feet and moving throughout the whole day. It was really helpful with keeping me busy and teaching me communication skills as well as customer service skills.

What I wish was different

We got new management right as I was coming back for the summer. I wish that the management would have let me show what skills I had before judging my capabilities and telling me what tasks I needed to do.

Advice

Just have fun! It is a good-paying job and you learn something new.

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Front End Associate

April - July 2021 • Monroe, WA

What I liked

I enjoyed many of my coworkers and overall found cashiering to be a positive experience.

What I wish was different

The benefits and pay were disappointing. We got a 10% discount on non-food, non-sale, non-pharmacy items which meant basically nothing. I also know that new hires were making upwards of $2 more per hour than me which was unacceptable.