I applied at Target, and was offered the position of Floor Sales/Fitting Room at $7.50 an hour, granted I pass the drug test. I passed the drug test, and received a voicemail from Target saying that my orientation was this week. My car's inspection expired today, and I found out that my wheel axel is broken, so I have to get that fixed this week in addition to passing my car's inspection. I called Target, and told them that I wouldn't be able to make it to orientation, but got this groan and attitude, before being told the next one is on the 7th. I don't even technically work there yet, and they're giving me an attitude about being polite enough to inform them that I wouldn't be able to make the date that they so rudely scheduled for me without asking. I don't need the job, and have already applied at some other places in search of a better salary. Should I just tell them to stick their job where the sun don't shine?
2007-07-30 11:45:38 · 7 answers · asked by sarah820w 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Knowing that my inspection was going to expire doesn't mean anything. I could still go to orientation IF my car passed inspection, as I thought it would. Sometimes there's hidden problems, that only come up in a diagnostic test. I'm a college student, and came home for my inspection (an hour and a half from Target). I can't drive my car with a broken axel and an expired inspection sticker ... so tell me Miss Judy - How am I supposed to get to Target? I'm not going to bust my *** to get to a job that pays less than my previous jobs. It was proper etiquette for me to inform them that I wouldn't be able to make it. It WASN'T proper etiquette for them to just leave a message for me on my voicemail on a Sunday evening to tell me that my orientation was in two days without making sure that I was available that day. If I were working at Target, I'd know my schedule a week or about a week in advance, not two days unless someone asked me to cover for them.
2007-07-30 12:22:52 · update #1
Mel ... what job do you work at that the employee doesn't decide his/her schedule or hours? Every job that I've had, my hours revolved around my schedule. That is usually one of the most important parts of an application...whether your schedule fits the hours that are needed. You know...usually they ask what hours you can or cannot work.
2007-07-30 12:30:37 · update #2
I wouldnt tell them that.
But yeah its okay, this happens all the time. I would send an apology letter and see if you could figure out another time to work this out, because you cant drive you need to fix your car.
If something comes up and you get a new job just take it and say something else just came up. It no longer works for me. You dont need to quit. Yes companies dont like it, but be nice, you might need them in the future. They understand.
2007-07-30 11:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by financing_loans 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to say this, but it sounds like YOU are the one with an attitude. "Being polite enough" to let them know that you aren't going to show up? That's basic business etiquette, not "being polite", and you would pretty surely get fired if you didn't.
If you apply for a job, it's not unreasonable for them to set a start date for you unless you tell them at the time that you have restrictions. I realize you didn't know your car problems were going to happen - but the inspection expiring didn't just suddenly happen, you should have known about that. And lots of people get to work somehow while their car is being fixed.
OK, you said you don't need the job. Maybe your best move is just to tell them you won't be working for them. You have already gotten off to a bad start by calling off for your first day - they have to be wondering how reliable you will be as an employee.
Why are you so hostile in your last sentence?
2007-07-30 19:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bird in the hand or a Job that is already secured is worth the time to test it out. Everyone has a bad day and think about the money. It's nice to have some income while you consider your options. Then when you decide to make a move you won't... have... to do it. You can do it the right way. Some people get in a place where they have to take any job just to feed the family, much better to have the luxury to choose exactly what you want when you want it! If only we all had that luxury, eh readers? Good luck honey!
2007-07-30 18:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by helprhome 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow...speaking of 'tudes....where is it written that the employee gets to set their own work schedule and hours? You applied for a job, they gave you one, they told you when to be there - it's not their fault that your car broke down and needs to be fixed.
IMO they were kind enough to allow you to reschedule your orientation for another day rather than simply rescinding the offer. That's what would have happened at a lot of places.
If you don't need to work, then please don't take the job. There are enough Target employees out there with a sense of entitlement - the world doesn't really need another one.
2007-07-30 19:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is rather rude of them, but most places schedule orientation like that, but you dont sound to fond about this job, so i think i would much rather wait on a call from something i thought i might like rather than being at a job that i already got off on a bad start.
but hey it could get better from here.
or worse.
ekk.
2007-07-30 18:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It looks bad on you, if you cannot even make it to the first orientation.
Take a look at yourself before moaning about them, because the truth is, they don't care about your problem
2007-07-30 18:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They treat their customers horribly, I can imagine how employees are treated. I know I'll never shop there again and feel bad for anyone who works for them. Best of luck to you.
2007-07-30 19:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by gp 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋