This is just a general question for retail workers, especially Sams Club workers. As a long time associate, I have never entertained the idea of leaving until the last few years. However being there for as long as I have, with established vacations, and PTO, and of course insurance, it feels as if my hands are tied and I should just su-k it up. I am not happy as to the way the direction of this company has gone, or the leadership within the walls of my store. I don't want to sound like a je-k, but I feel as if I so much better then where I am currently stuck at. That I am wasting possible untapped potential. I know that many of you probably know the feeling or may be struggling with the same internal fight. To take a leap into the unknown feels a bit scary, since I am unsure of what to go into next? But I also know that I am suffocating where I am at. And don't want my life to pass me by, knowing I could have been more. Has anyone here successfully navigated away from Sams Club? To put into context, I am a 22 year associate.
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I had 22 years at age 60, and I did it. Totally different line of work. Hopefully you are younger. You can do it. Take the first step, and don't dwell on what if, what if, what if. One big decision. One. The rest falls in to place. Don't look back. It's easy to believe things can be like they used to at Sam's. They won't.
The only thing I miss about working there is gaining PTO and PPTO. These other companies just give you a set 2 weeks out of the year which is so crazy to think about. Also these companies out here are just as messed up as Sam's club.
I left the company after 32+ years for the very reasons you stated. The company has lost is moral\ethical compass and I reviewed my finances and investments and put my two week notice in and left. There are plenty of opportunities out there and you have a good work record and experience. If your miserable leave. I loved my job and time at Sam’s but the last 5-6 years were awful. The hardest part is making that decision and trusting things will be okay. I have not one single regret about leaving. Life is too short to be miserable.
You only live once. I know you could do better elsewhere but I also know that it is a scary move. Life is too short to be unhappy. I think you should try something different. We all get complacent in our jobs and stuck in a rut. Time for a change!
You are better than Sam's. Keep the faith.
I can say with my experience at Sam’s Club, there are better opportunities with people that will genuinely respect you. The new job may pay less. However, dabbling into the unknown is only scary at first. Like any job, you will be new for a while but it gets easier with time.