Hello all - I am a TM here in SW and after 4 years with WFM I think this job will led me nowhere and I will not have enough income to support a family I would like to have (I am single now). Any suggestions on options as it relates to switching careers - I am 26 years old, I have an AA in general studies from a local community college.
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Publix! Even if u don't move up in management
.. ur retirement will be awesome in 20 years! Ppl have been woth WF for 15yr and don't have shit to show for it! !
What about minorities? One look at a name that is Latin will get you passed over online. Been proven. Even with a degree.
Yes. Bang Nona and you'll go to the top.
Her's my advice: get the hell out of retail. It only gets worse as you get older.
You really need a minimum of a bachelors, does not really matter in what the degree is in. Employers like to see some established education, it shows some intelligence and ability to learn new skills, concepts, etc.. Add to that computer skills - huge plus. You are not very marketable unless you have these two basics. I agree, business is a good all-around field.
I'm going back to school in January . I don't have much to owe.
I was laid off and got on the job hunt immediately. I updated my resume and cover letters and never looked back. I started looking for jobs that I could apply my skill set to and not necessarily in the grocery industry. I've since turned down multiple offers, and accepted one that was an upgrade in title, pay, opportunity for sustained advancement, and I get to enjoy all the holidays with my family...my advice to you...get started now. Sign up for multiple job boards-create/update LinkedIn profile-research cover letters and resumes and update yours-make different versions of each so that they are more job specific-research commonly asked interview questions and start formulating answers-apply to everthing that sounds like it might be a fit-the practice you'll get from any interview will only prepare you better for the next one and increase your confidence. Follow up is important too anytime you get an interview. Research thank you emails and get some of those ready. Don't get frustrated, just keep applying to as many suitable jobs as you can. I only heard back from about 25% of the places so you want as many options as possible. Hope that ramble helps.
Get your severance, take money and travel. Go overseas if you can. Learn the world. Love. Eat healthy. Enjoy life.
What is your current role? Do you have buying experience? Supervisory? Middle to upper management? Companies are all the same, it's the language they use that differs between them. If you can speak the jargon (and understand) labor budgets, sales, margin, comps and add great attention to guests and their needs you can pretty much get in anywhere if you adjust the language to fit that particular company's needs.
Go back to school, finish your Bachelors, do business, accounting, or something like that if you like it - you'll have gazillion of options