Ok, so I’m sitting here thinking who are these Walmart employees and what are the complaints? Out of curiosity I google it.
Google search on>>> walmart employee complaints
Result: Consumer Affairs Website
Disclaimer. I assume this is not a spoof site similar to the Onion.
The recent complains and my comments in Red
Complaints from Wal-Mart Employees
Wal-Mart• Employees Complaints
Karen of Chester, SC September 26, 2009
I have a concern in the New Rock Hill area Wal-mart. The store has not worked with college students such as scheduling. Students are not in control with their college schedules. They are part-time workers. The Managerials are hard to work with and hard to reach. If you have a dr.’s excuse you are still considered an unexcused absence. This can frighten for students, because they need to work. The store should be held accountable. The quality of educations for our children must be acknowledge. Students are our tomorrow. Wal-Mart cannot play by only Wa-lmart rules. They must be in complaince with other retailers. I still love to shop at Wal-Mart and I will continue to shop at Wal-Mart. This is an issue that certainly and easily can be resolved. I trust that this matter will be handled quickly.
You’re a student. Your life sucks. Get used to it. Now you know why you need that degree!
Gregory of Emlenton, PA August 22, 2009
Back in July 2008, I was put in the Clarion county prison on false charges while I was working at the local wal-mart. While i was in prison i called Wal-mart and told them that i was unable to come to work. I was in prison for only 5 days till I paid to get out. My very first stop was down to wal-mart, the one manager told me i was not able to come to work that night though had to wait and talk with the main manager when he came in next.
I came in when the main manager was there and he told me that for the time being they had to let me go. November 2008 my case was proven to be false and my record was erased. I sent my case files as proof that my case was erased to wal-marts home office. I stayed in contact with wal-marts home office for several months till the main manager of Clarion wal-mart called me saying that i could not work for wal-mart the rest of my life.
Umm… ok, I’ll just move on to the next one…
Barstow of Barstow, CA August 17, 2009
The asst mgrs at the Bastow Ca. Wal Mart allow their favors to be bought by lazy employees. The lazy ones are allowed to sit in the mgrs office and chat with some of the asst. mgrs for hours while others supposedly doing the same job are out on the floor doing all the work. The lazy ones are allowed to do this because they bring food, Starbucks, and presents to some of the asst mgrs. then in turn these so called mgrs allow the lazy ones to sit in the office and get promotions without giving the hard workers a interview.
The hard workers are constantly chastised by asst mgrs because the lazy ones are in the mgrs office talking falsehoods about the hard workers. That way if they are talking about others then the lazy ones feel better about themselves. Favoritism runs ramped in this stores. So many really good employees have left for other jobs and been promoted because of that hard work.
You will see this in every job at every level from the mailroom to the board room. Get used to it. Whining will get you no where!!
John of McAllen, TX August 15, 2009
First off, I work as a supervisor with Wal-Mart Stores. I’m tired of hearing all these complaints about the associates, the stock and customer service. You need to realize that these associates, including middle to lower level managers are under constant pressure and are not being compensated for their work load, salary wise. You have to deal with upper management complaints on top of the same customer complaints I probably hear more than three times a day. I think people come to these stores and let their frustrations out on the associates.
If, as a customer you have a complaint, take it up with a store manager, co manager, assistant manager or call home office. Any other supervisor or associate will not have the authority or information to do something about your frivolous complaints. I’m surprised more associates don’t snap and attack some of these customers….I’ve seen this happen. We’re human..we don’t make as much as you think working here,for most…this place is their only option for a job. I as with alot of other associates hope we see some of you whiners off the clock so we can handle the situation outside of your safety blanket of mindless Wal-Mart lawsuits. My advice, show Wal-Mart associates some decency and humanity and you will be surprised how helpful they can be.
Why did we hire you? And what do you do?
Donshay of Houston, TX July 31, 2009
I feel I was unfairly targeted by members of management at Wal-mart. Today I was called into the office for “lack of productivity” or slow productivity. My department manager as well as other co-workers can vouch that I am a good employee, I don’t cause any trouble and I always do what is asked and required. I was given a verbal coaching and now I am facing termination.
The reason I feel I was unfairly targeted is because over the course of my employment at this particular Wal-mart I’ve seen various employees slacking on the job. When I say slacking I mean sitting down not lifting a finger while others of us are sweating and working hard. Members of management know who is working and who isn’t yet they refuse to coach those individuals who are not productive. I was singled out for an unjust reason and now I may be out of a job. And for what reason. Their reason lacks merit. I’m a good employee by all definitions yet they want to get rid of me.
Maybe they are trying to cut costs due to the current economic situation our country is facing, I’m not sure but I don’t think it is fair to put someone in unemployment for an unjust reason. I think if you’re going to coach or write someone up be fair about and coach everyone who it applies to not just a select few that members of management want to get rid of. Be fair across the board is all I’m asking. Is that unreasonable?
Might want to focus on your job and not worry about everybody else. Slackers are everywhere. Keep busy and your time here will go by faster. When is you parole date?
Rose of Medina, OH July 29, 2009
We purchased a Home Trends patio set about 2 years ago from this store. On July 25,2009 we heard a loud boom and went outside to investigate and found the glass top had exploded into thousands of pieces. We worked for several hours picking up and vacuming the deck but days later are still finding small shards everywhere especially under the deck which is located over the entrance to our walk-out basement. I of course can not use the deck until I am sure every shard has been picked up and disposed of properly.
The probllem with this is I have four dogs and we use both exits out of the house many times a day. The deck is also my only means of using my powerchair because I am disabled and cannot walk for only very short distances. But my dogs are the real problem. I am so afraid they might get glass in their feet. So far we have been lucky and this has not occured.
I now understand that there have been hundreds of complaints about exploding patio tops. WHY hasn’t something been done about this problem? Surely all the consumers who have experienced this problem must have some rights. At the very least an agreement to replace the tops with a quality galss or return the purchase price of these sets. What has to happen before we are recognized about our valid complaint. Does someone have to be seriously injured before any action is taken on this problem?
Don’t know why this is here? But it’s Walmarts fault. They have everything designed to explode after 2 years. Thats way you will come in and buy another one!
Donna of Conroe, TX June 24, 2009
As a front end cashier, I was offered a different position within the accounting dept. as a overnight shift accounting clerk which included an extra .50 cents per hour differental pay as stated in the employee handbook. After 3 payday periods went past I was never compensated for the shift diffrental pay. I brought it to the district manager’s attention via multiple emails and phone call discussions and I was told by Craig Smith with Walmart that my non pay wage was “trival”.
This caused me mental and emotional distress as well as getting blacked marked with Walmart. Now I’m not egliable for rehire. Please help me get what I deserve .
Re-hire? You quit?
-J.
Some may not 
) they are at Kmart, Target, Kohls, McDonalds… I could go on and on… I have an issue with business practices used at WalMart, nothing against a floor employee. Like said, everybody is entitled to their own opinion… mine just happens to be the right one for me 
Good for you !! But thats not for me…. 
