“Zero Training, Total Chaos”: Man Walks Off Grocery Store Job After Disaster First Shift
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Job training plays a huge role in employee success.
The following story is about a person whose brother started working at a grocery store bakery and deli with almost no proper training.
Although he had prior experience, he was not taught how to use the computers or handle store-specific tasks.
With long hours, no benefits, and unclear instructions, the job quickly became frustrating and unsustainable.
Yikes! Sounds like a stressful way to start a new job, eh? Let’s take a closer look!
How many people were just thrown into a job position with no job training but expected to make it work?
My sibling worked for a big chain grocery store for about 2 weeks. Then, he quit.
It was in the bakery and deli department. They just threw him into the position with no training.
He had done that kind of work before. However, there was no training on using their computers and on scanning items.
There was no instructions either on cleaning and breaking down the cutting machines or on any of their store-specific practices.
This person thinks no job training is pure laziness on the company’s part.
They show you once. Then, that is it. No wonder their turnover is off the charts.
They expect 40-hour work weeks. There are no benefits of any kind. They still deem you part time.
A huge red flag with any job is poor job training.
It is pure laziness on the part of the managers.
This applies to the managers of the department or the store.
Indeed, being thrown into a job without proper training is a recipe for stress.
I personally believe that even experienced workers need guidance when systems and processes are different.
It’s no surprise employees leave quickly when support is basically nonexistent. Don’t you agree?
Let’s check out the comments of other people on this story.
This user shares their personal thoughts.
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This person can relate.
Here’s another personal experience.
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This one shares their honest opinion.
It’s been an absolute joke, says this user.
A strong team starts with proper training.
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