what does a badge say?
By taytay0825
@taytay0825 (40)
United States
July 18, 2009 3:59pm CST
At Walmart those who have spent their lives in retail hell believe that a badge with a stupid number on it, like 10 years, means that you are a better associate. I am sorry a badge does not mean anything. A manager is more than a number or a silver coated badge. It means being a leader. What do you think a badge says?
3 responses
@Wizzywig (7847)
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18 Jul 09
I think it says whatever the wearer believes it says. It may mean nothing to you but it may be a sign of someone's pride in their work, of recognition of their loyalty. That number on the badge is not 'stupid' to those people and I think its rude and arrogant to belittle other people's achievements.It could be that those people have no wish to be a manager. I would say that being a manager is not necessarily a sign of being a good worker - it is easy to be the manager if you have a good team of people carrying out the ground level work. (No, I don't work in retail, nor do I have any numbered badges)
@taytay0825 (40)
• United States
18 Jul 09
I did not mean to offend a person's pride or their work ethic. If people think that a number shows work then I want to be a small one. I am a good worker despite years or service or a shiny badge. Have a nice day!
@TexasTee38 (48)
• United States
28 Oct 09
As long as my badge clocks me in and out for my shift, so I can collect my paycheck, I could care less what else or anyone thought of my badge. BTW, I use to work for Wal-Mart and most of the Managers, at the store I was employed, would almost never wear their badges, unless the "big boss" decides to visit the store.
@kylesmiles (1910)
• United States
7 Aug 09
I don't think they are wearing it because they thing they are better than anyone else. I think they are wearing it with pride, at least I would.
When I worked at Target, we would receive a "bulls eye" to add to our nametag! That was exciting!
I am going to be a new employee at Walmart and very excited! No matter what a badge represents, I think it's the person on the inside.
