I don’t know exactly how to approach this topic; do I answer the seven key questions or go on a rant? Is there really any right or wrong way to discuss the community I know so much about and so very little about all at the same time? I work for Target and that is really the only community I am involved in other than my family life. Up until a week ago I loved my job and I loved the community and atmosphere as a whole. My community of Target consists of the morning or day crew and as of this week I learned that all of these people have very selfish goals and aspirations in mind. Each member of my community is in the position they are with the intent to one day be in a higher position. In order to be in a higher role in my community you must do everything for yourself and attempt to be noticed by any and all members that are above you. Each day we gather in a “Smart Huddle” and discuss any events or information that is valuable to each and every one of us. We are given updates on “The Numbers” and what departments are “Green, Yellow and Red”, this information is vital to you only if your department is anything but Green. My Target is a new store, not even a year old, so we try as hard as we can to measure up with those stores that have a history as we do not. There are many stereotypes in the workplace as far as what jobs do what type of work and what sort of person you are for holding that position. The FLOW team is considered the lowest, least important yet, without them the store would not even have products on its shelves. And the “big wig” at Target would be the Store Team Leader, the guy that everyone is intimidated by. The fun part about that is, last week I had to work with him and he was asking me questions about how to do things.
Target is my community I loved and grew to hate. There’s so much going on in every community it is difficult to imagine and picture how it functions day to day.
8 comments:
Hmm. This is an interesting post. I never thought of a job at a department store as a community, but in many ways I suppose it is.
Kudos for discovering a rather original angle on this assignment.
It seems like there is a lot of tension in your community of Target. There is a theory that big corporations create that hierarchy to keep everyone thinking each other is the problem, not the system itself.
It sucks when you grow to hate the place you once loved. Perhaps the love you once had for the place will be re-kindled.
Isn’t it fun to show the “big wig” how to do stuff? It can be such a confidence booster!
We have something in common. I used to work for target also. What department do you work in?
I can relate to your feeling about people trying to make it to the top anyway thaat they can. I also am in the same position where the number are everything and we also compete with other stores. Hang in there and do what you know is right and you will go far. Don't get caught up in all of the drama even though it can be hard at times.
hmm, if you don't mind, what made you start to hate it? Working with that boss?
I only ask because I've worked for both big companies and small companies, and I've learned one thing out of it. Big companies suck.
I never though of work as a community though, nice job.
There may not be a right or wrong way to answer the question. however there is right and wrong way to wright about it. 100-200 words. not well over 300. Any way what are details? I think it was an interesting blog. As one who used to work for the man as well (in this case big corps) I can feel you. However ther must be a reason you feel so unhappy. So often we need to find someone to blame. in this case work. but maybe it is not them.
Never be intimidated! The fact that he was asking you questions shows no one has anything to be afraid of- hes just like you and me. This is the first blog I read that touched on this sort of community. Working at one of the 'store giants' has its own sort of issues. Good blog- Kudos~
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