Possible relocation to work for Walmart...Opinions about company (job market, utilities)

[Hollynla]

Originally Posted by hitpausebutton2

Just their pay scale is a HUGE joke compare to other companies in the area for the job, with smaller work loads. Can go work for mom and pop company and get paid 10x better then i would have gotten at WM.. that is what their main issue is. Pay roll and it sucks...

I don't know which department you worked for, but the people I know who work for them at home office are very satisfied with their pay and benefits. One of them had no specific skill and started at a higher pay than she could get anywhere else.

People love to hate on walmart because of their size. Fact is though that they employ a lot of people across the country. I've known many who worked in the stores in different states and made well over minimum wage. One man I knew had worked for them for many years and was over the sporting goods dept making over $35 per hour.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Hollynla

I don't know which department you worked for, but the people I know who work for them at home office are very satisfied with their pay and benefits. One of them had no specific skill and started at a higher pay than she could get anywhere else.

People love to hate on walmart because of their size. Fact is though that they employ a lot of people across the country. I've known many who worked in the stores in different states and made well over minimum wage. One man I knew had worked for them for many years and was over the sporting goods dept making over $35 per hour.

they also love to hate Walmart because the retail division will not go union.

[Slytrix]

Hate to say it but $35/hr is not that much anymore

[Hollynla]

Originally Posted by Slytrix

Hate to say it but $35/hr is not that much anymore

It is if you're someone who is running the sporting good department with no other skills. No one said they live in a big house and drive fancy cars, but that's definitely a wage to live on. Come on now.

[Slytrix]

I suppose, but with the cost of everything today not easy.

[Hollynla]

Originally Posted by Slytrix

I suppose, but with the cost of everything today not easy.

That's $72,800 per year for a Wal Mart employee working in sporting goods.

Yes, it's easy.

Then assume he has a wife who makes $30K/year, together they are pulling in over 100K per year. You think it's hard to live on that?

[Slytrix]

Don't forget about the 3 kids and 2 dogs you have to take care of. The kids will want to be involved in sports and grow like weeds so buying clothes will add up, the dogs have to go to the vet.

Then you have to try and save for vacations, college tuition and retirement.

[btoverdrive]

Originally Posted by Slytrix

Don't forget about the 3 kids and 2 dogs you have to take care of. The kids will want to be involved in sports and grow like weeds so buying clothes will add up, the dogs have to go to the vet.

Then you have to try and save for vacations, college tuition and retirement.

Granted, $72,000/year won't get you very far in San Diego but it's a pretty good wage in Arkansas.

[bpollen]

Just do your research (unemployment rate, different types of employers in the immediate area, average income, etc.), so that there is a possibility of other work in the area, if he is laid off.

Are you going to get a job, too?

You may have to prepare yourself for culture shock. Try to find some facebook groups or something for the area to get an idea what hte people are like. It's not enough that they are "nice." It's whether you will fit in. If you don't fit in, you may not be able to make friends there. They will likely be of a certain political persuasion...very much so. If you are not that.... Things like that.

[Loveswater_outdoors]

$35 an hour for sporting goods is stupid insane. Beyond insane. Registered Nurses start at 20-22 an hour, I HOPE to make 45-50k a year when I graduate with my degree in supply chain management, LET ALONE working in a damned retail store. That has to be some sort of fluke. If I made 70k+ within my first ten years I'd be elated.