Oh come on now, it's not about "ass kissing." This is Kroger we're talking about, real work for a real company. Grow up.
It's not just about kissing ass, but it's about kissing the right ass. You also have to know when to use tongue and when not to. There's a time and a place for everything, and some people don't like it if you start tonguing right away, some people don't even like that at all, just a quick peck on the cheek will suffice. You gotta be quick and you got to use your instincts. There are a lot of asses and you could get lost in one of them if you're not careful. And also sometimes, those asses will squirt out hot brown goo right into your mouth, and you better be prepared not to gag. But then again, some people like it if you gag, (it's a power thing, see.)
Finally, one day you get promoted. Then you have new asses to kiss. And you realize that everybody is kissing at least one other person's ass, because that's the secret of success in the modern grocery retail workforce. Remember The Human Centipede? Remember when the crazy doctor was showing a diagram of the centipede to the three victims he was about to sew up, ass-to-mouth? That was actually a diagrammatic representation of corporate structure. Everybody has to eat poop, and everybody poops into someone else's mouth, and around and around we go.
Ours is not to ask what promotion we may get, ours is to consider which segment of the centipede we are.
Oh come on now, it's not about "ass kissing." This is Kroger we're talking about, real work for a real company. Grow up.
You write that it makes me question if you work for Kroger at all.
This company is all about internal politics and getting the most labor for the least amount of cash.
A billion-dollar windfall for those in executive positions; just an attempt to feed a family for the single mother of two.
I believe Kroger really does care about their employees. I just think they are so involved in the almighty dollar and trying to squeeze the most out of each individual customer that this caring for labor quickly gets lost in everything else. It's like throwing a penny into a pile of leaves in the fall. No matter how hard you rake, it's going to be tough to find that individual penny.
Being mature? I'm being honest. It is about ass kissing. Doing everything for the right person. But half the time that doesn't even work. You can be a crappy employee, but if the right people like you, you'll be moved up. It's all about if they're gonna have fun working with you. Not if you do your job.
Oh come on now, it's not about "ass kissing." This is Kroger we're talking about, real work for a real company. Grow up.
It's not just about kissing ass, but it's about kissing the right ass. You also have to know when to use tongue and when not to. There's a time and a place for everything, and some people don't like it if you start tonguing right away, some people don't even like that at all, just a quick peck on the cheek will suffice. You gotta be quick and you got to use your instincts. There are a lot of asses and you could get lost in one of them if you're not careful. And also sometimes, those asses will squirt out hot brown goo right into your mouth, and you better be prepared not to gag. But then again, some people like it if you gag, (it's a power thing, see.)
Finally, one day you get promoted. Then you have new asses to kiss. And you realize that everybody is kissing at least one other person's ass, because that's the secret of success in the modern grocery retail workforce. Remember The Human Centipede? Remember when the crazy doctor was showing a diagram of the centipede to the three victims he was about to sew up, ass-to-mouth? That was actually a diagrammatic representation of corporate structure. Everybody has to eat poop, and everybody poops into someone else's mouth, and around and around we go.
Ours is not to ask what promotion we may get, ours is to consider which segment of the centipede we are.
Well that was a disgusting reading experience. Also, have you ever done Kroger work BEYOND bagging groceries? Like PPST, CAP, or backstock reviews? A very small percentage of the actual 'work' most people do is remotely valuable to human existence.
depends on the dept and who is above you. work your ass off and be available all the time. be inquisitive. don't be a jerk.
in my case i'm stuck because my dept head depends on me to do certain things but there's no way to grow. she's told me for almost a year now, even management has but other problems in the dept keeps me stuck. i'm going to see if i can make noises about learning other skills or depts.
I got promoted because I came in and worked my ass off everyday. You don't have to kiss any body's ass. You can try and it might work sometimes but actions speak louder than words where I come from. If you're working 110% from the time you clock in to the time you clock out that's the best thing you can do. Don't try to make your department heads or store managers your best friends. Just do what you're supposed to do and go above and beyond the average Kroger employee (which is sadly very easy to do).
And the second most important thing is making sure that you are on good terms with everybody in the store.
It's not what you know, it's who you know. The what you know keeps you in that position. I'm not saying to kiss ass, but get to know the people in your district and make sure they know you by name.
It's not what you know, it's who you know. The what you know keeps you in that position. I'm not saying to kiss ass, but get to know the people in your district and make sure they know you by name.
District? Sorry, but I really doubt anyone in a district position will be able to seriously remember you unless you've done something exceptional for them or you've known each otherfor a significant time. The DM and coordinators usually meet hundreds of new people each month.
Be one of the good workers, develop good relationships with your department heads, supervisors and other co-workers, good customer service, be able to handle criticism well and listen well. Mainly just be reliable and a good person to work with and then you'll be in good consideration to be moved up.
In order to get moved up though, you have to tell a manager that you would like to get moved up. Depending on the situation it may take a few days/weeks for the managers to discuss it because they want to make sure they have enough hours to give you in the new department. Usually if there isn't enough hours, or enough need for help then you won't likely get moved to that department. Make sure you know the contract and what you should be making in your new department because sometimes they'll screw up your pay and not give you the raise that you were supposed to get.
Let's also remember some positions are just not for everyone. For example, you might be excellent at day frozen, but if you can't adjust to 3rd shift, you have to move out of the department to move up, and that could seriously cause a lag.
Do to try to be a downer but it is really hard. I have been trying to get promoted for a year now. I have worked hard and kissed many butts, but none of that works. Every time I sign a posting my store manager tells the other store I not ready when all the other managers disagree.
I got promoted because I came in and worked my ass off everyday. You don't have to kiss any body's ass. You can try and it might work sometimes but actions speak louder than words where I come from. If you're working 110% from the time you clock in to the time you clock out that's the best thing you can do. Don't try to make your department heads or store managers your best friends. Just do what you're supposed to do and go above and beyond the average Kroger employee (which is sadly very easy to do).
And the second most important thing is making sure that you are on good terms with everybody in the store.
