I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
winston89
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/18/06
#1I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 6:24pm
So, I got hired for seasonal employment at Macy's. Part of the training was that they had us do three training session programs. The first two were on diversity in the workplace and workplace safety. And, then the final was about how it is important to know what fabric children's pajamas are made out of so they don't catch fire while the kid is sleeping.
The stations on diversity and safety in the work place were set up in such a way that if one wanted to, all they had to do was simply click next time and time again until they were done. The workstation for the kids pajamas was all video clips and they wouldn't let you skip through it like you could the others. Not saying that I did skip through any of them because I didn't. I just found it a little discouraging that two out of the three were set up like that.
I think, that what they should have done is reformat the diversity and safety one and only make you do the child pajamas one if your going to be in that department and working there.
#2re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 6:31pmWhy?
#2re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 6:39pmYou are never satisfied with the way anyone does anything. You always know better.
#3re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 7:01pmWinston, get used to it and grow up.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#4re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 7:04pmThe question is: Why would Macy's be selling any pajamas that are not fire resistant or ones that are made of flammable material?
#5re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 8:45pmMake sure and share your comments with the HR Department that hired you.
Q
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
#6re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 8:48pmMy only surprise in this thread is that he actually works.
#7re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:03pmDo they tell you to watch the dark customers more closely than the clear ones?
#8re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:10pm
"My only surprise in this thread is that he actually works"
I had the same thought. Maybe if he changes his attitude, he'll last a couple of weeks.
#9re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:15pm
The question is: Why would Macy's be selling any pajamas that are not fire resistant or ones that are made of flammable material?
They do sell flame resistant pajamas just not for the little ones because their skin is so sensitive. So they sell cotton, untreated pajamas that are meant to hug the skin. It's felt that looser pjs are more likely to catch if there is a fire
Do they tell you to watch the dark customers more closely than the clear ones?
I'd suggest they watch the clear ones more closely. Ghosts are much better at shoplifting than those who are alive.
#10re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:18pm
Eris, you've got to be kidding me. Ghosts trying to shoplift are very obvious. You just see objects moving by themselves which is a "dead" giveaway.
#11re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:21pm
winston, it is probably not wise to air this complaint- identifying your employer and the brand- on a website. I may bitch and whine about my two jobs but I don't have the gall or obliviousness to identify them multiple times in both thread and start a thread with the employer's name in title. Talk to one of your higher-ups about it if it is that bothersome.
#12re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:21pmYeah, but that whole "ability to go through walls" makes them much harder to catch. Some even have the ability to take the item through the wall with them. Though the novice ghosts don't get to keep the item they steal. But getting away gives them time to practice. Maybe Macy's needs to hire Peter, Ray, and Egon. They've already hired Winston.
#13re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:25pmEris, I think shapeshifters actually are the pros in shoplifting. They already know how to master stolen identity. Kid's pajamas should be a snap.
#14re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:36pmThat's a good point
#15re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 9:56pm
"Maybe Macy's needs to hire Peter, Ray, and Egon. They've already hired Winston."
Best line of the week! LOL!!!
#16re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 10:00pm
Do they tell you to watch the dark customers more closely than the clear ones?
That's probably in the loss prevention tutorial.
#17re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 10:14pmAnd that's just something that work brings. It's not just Macy's that does stuff like that. I was working the concession stand at a water park once, and we had to watch some video called "Touched by a drowning." Now, why would I have needed to know something like that since I was not a lifeguard? I just watched and didn't question it.
#18re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 11:11pm
I hate Macy's and what I hate even more is that Macy's and Bloomingdale's are the same company. And because of that, they're still getting a sh__load of my money. 
blueroses
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/04
#19re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/13/09 at 11:46pm
Well, since it's a children's life safety issue, they actually do. They feel that the information is critical enough that they want to ensure that all of the employees know about it. Sounds like you're just pissed you couldn't take a shortcut.
Updated On: 12/13/09 at 11:46 PM
#20re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/14/09 at 12:01am
I also got hired by Macy's for seasonal work. They have me working in the mens dress furnishings department (ties, dress shirts and such). The only thing they trained me on was the cash register and nothing else Im usually out on the floor assisting customers and I have no idea what im talking about to them, I make everything up because macys didn't teach me about any of the dress clothes or anything. Customers still buy what I show them tho. But if you ask me where kids shirts or anything like that is, ill send you to a random place in the store because I have no idea where it is, also I don't want to be bothered. Lol
#21re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/14/09 at 12:09amUpdated On: 12/14/09 at 12:09 AM
#22re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/14/09 at 12:13amGosh, I hope no one who works for the Macy's HR department reads the boards
#23re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/14/09 at 12:15amActually (and this is true), I went into Macy's last week because I needed to buy a menorah and when I asked where I could find them was told "We wouldn't carry any of that type of stuff here". I said "What do you mean 'That Kind of Stuff'"? and they said "That kind of Jewish stuff". It was so busy in there and I was just so amazed that I just left. I really should have gotten her name.
#24re: I am convinced that Macy's doesn't have its priorities in order
Posted: 12/14/09 at 12:19am
"also I don't want to be bothered. Lol"
Charming. And all too indicative of much of your generation's attitude.
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