Has anyone heard anything about sams club getting rid of the optical depts come the new year? Or pharmacy?

I work in cash office. I had a manager tell me that, that is the only area he's NOT heard about them cutting. We were one of the ones that lost their PTC. I thank the Lord that this part time job is not our only income. When they start cutting the... — read more 

Anybody else noticed that even the nicest members seem to turn into Mr. Hyde on Black Friday? I can only imagine how bad it would get if we were actually open on Thanksgiving itself (silver lining in everything, I guess.) I'm telling you, the day has... — read more 

Just waiting until my job is eliminated and taking my severance!! I know it’s coming and I honestly can’t wait to get outta here after 15 years. So sad because the company used to be awesome. Now Fuhrner and Gisel are destroying us from the inside... — read more 

Just to let you guys know, these mandatory meetings that are happening is to let all the clubs know you can’t stack no more then 2 pallets in the top steel. Things have been falling and the company is demanding no more then 2 pallets in the top... — read more 

My manager informed us he has a mandatory meeting next week along with the others. So something is up. 26th. Found this as a reply on another thread. Does anyone know, or has anyone heard what this is about? Does anyone have any info on this?

Let's have a little radio silence, and just dwell on the good in each of our lives these next few days. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'll get back to the crazy soon ❤️😉

So now the company wants to save money by having hourly associates load their cell phones with Sam’s devices. Your cell phone will be your new TC70 & you don’t get any discount from the company off your cell phone service. Who wants to do that? Not... — read more 

Taxes will eat almost half of it. There are other things out there. Amazing how you can apply yourself when you really really have to. Yes I have a family and kids to feed. Yes I had a lot invested in Sams. You don't know what you can do until you... — read more 

Will nights move to days in 2019? If so will they lay off some of night shift or will ever one keep their job

What is going on with the changes in Produce

Big Banks, Big Media, Talking Heads, all telling you to expect a major global economic slowdown in 2019. Well, the reason all these layoffs are happening is because IT'S ALREADY STARTED. Duhh! No S___T Sherlock! Every industry, just about every major... — read more 

Does anyone know what is going on with the conference call today??

People make the mistake of believing they as an individual are important to Sam's. The management is trained to steer you toward believing in Sam's as if it were a worthy cause like saving whales. When a person wakes up , like Neo Waking up in his... — read more 

Is anyone else feeling shunned because youre not wanting another position in the club. My managers dont speak to me they talk over me instead of to me. December 7 will be a great day. I wish them good luck.

That’s the story. It a Sunday and no one is here for cell phones. 3rd party not reliable.

I want to know how it's going the receiving area with the new restructure of BRA.

I keep hearing club hours will be changing after the holidays. Clubs will start opening at 10 like we use to. Any truth to this ?

Sam's Club received direction from HO to cross train associates in different areas. This leads me to believe there are big changes on the horizon. They are up to something

I still cant figure out why we are handing out membership cards with no name and no pictures on them. We take their pic but once you scan their card at the register it does not show who they are. What is this all about any ideas?

MarketWatch CAPITOL REPORT Bernie Sanders rolls out ‘Stop WALMART Act’ that would block stock buybacks until retailer raises pay By Victor Reklaitis Published: Nov 15, 2018 4:21 pm ET Legislation aims to prohibit big employers from repurchasing... — read more 

TMA will be eliminated as of February 2019, that will free up 4-5 assotiates that way when cross training happens, the MGT can focus more on the sales floor, TMA has been eliminated in several clubs already.

Not sure if that is good or bad. I am personnel thought I was goner Monday

I wish they would come on with the Severance. I would be a fool to leave without my money and the opportunity to apply for unemployment. Call me what you want I’m taking a break. Stop wasting my time in the office Sam’s Club. Poor associates you all... — read more 

Are there any associates on here who's club does not have a night crew and if so how in the world do they even get close to meeting company standards.

Just because sales are up doesn’t necessarily mean that profits are up. Profit is what you pay everything with. From utilities to yes wages. The physical stores now require less customer service With improvements with technology it’s only a matter of... — read more 

I have been with Sam’s for 34 years, they never promised us forever. With that being said, I really thought if you worked hard and did not call in you would be safe. NO ONE is safe, they will always be looking to cut back. As much as I think I’m... — read more 

Why are hours being cut when we know for a fact we'll not only need more hours but more people? Where's the logic in this? What are they trying to accomplish?

We barely have enough associates left in the building, now they are requiring associates to cross train in other area. 4 cashiers as the lines get long, members don’t jnderwhy we won’t open another register, but will empty the members carts. Example... — read more 

Club managers used to be required to close 1or 2 nights a week. Normally worked 7-5. Mine NEVER closes and comes in at 6. Is this new? Or does my Club Manager think he is better then everyone else and follows his own rules and makes his own schedule?... — read more 

Even if they pay for my plan I will not use it. Will they replace if dropped and it breaks while doing my job? It is a big way to save them money. If people use there phones Sam's doesn't need to buy as many Tc70's.

Club managers call yesterday and now

Does anyone know what happened to the PTCs in test markets where they eliminated their positions?

I have been with Sam’s for 34 years, they never promised us forever. With that being said, I really thought if you worked hard and did not call in you would be safe. NO ONE is safe, they will always be looking to cut back. As much as I think I’m... — read more 

And they won’t address or hold anyone accountable for any of the thousands and thousands of issues with samsclub.com on an event day yet they’ll walk into clubs and threaten jobs over it not being zoned perfectly on a day like today. A missing sign... — read more 

Any word on the remaining cash office associates? The WalMart side completely eliminated cash office associates and now managers/CSM do it.

Any information concerning In Field marketing associates? Last year was thought to be the last year for these associates but it never happened. No new equipment has been seen as promised either. We all know these positions are on the chopping block... — read more 

Is it this week?

Stupid event , the online event was a scam , the whole thing is a scam , every item worth a sh-- was out of stock , that is when the web site finally worked , scams club