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If you really need this job, then do it as quietly as possible and don't try to advance unless they ask you. In other words, don't be a hero or you won't be there for long. It is true that if a Team Lead or anybody who has been there for a few years doesn't like you because you get the work done and they don't, they will all start to tag team you to try and make you quit. Can't fight them all, trust me. Team leads and almost everyone else will work around in groups, will "work" in groups, and will basically spent the whole day talking and doing very little work(like an End Cap a day)...
The company atmosphere expect Grade-A work but does not rewards it. I am not disgruntled or anything like that, I'm just sad that I work as hard as I do, and have to deal with the kind of stuff I deal with, but I need this job for now and can't quit...
Other than that, I would recommend anyone to try and get a job in an area where you don't come into contact with other "team" members...
Management WILL ignore you and join in trying to make you quit once you are "black listed"...
Raises are pathetic, don't ask...
Remember, the only way you can get in trouble in Target is by doing your work, specially if you do it better than the rest...There are Team Leads that treat employees like crap and they are still there after 20 write ups and what not...Keep your head down and DON'T try to make ANY friends...Team leads are very dangerous to your health while at Target...
Chill out, talk to needy and over talkative Team Leads and Specialists...and go home...
Starting/Current 8 Bucks...
Perks...you do have the option of doing your job and be left alone...just be very quiet and ignore everyone else...
Target was a great company to work for. Benefits were outstanding, including a 10% discount on merchandise within Target. However, Target also offered programs with other companies that many team members are unaware of or simply do not take into consideration, i.e. - Mortgage Loans, Educational Assistance, Auto Insurance, Discounts at other retailers (Brooks Brothers), Legal Assistance.
Although the work is demanding and you have to be creative from time to time to meet goals, it is a very rewarding experience. Team members may not always know the reason why decisions are made but overall, the company is looking out for everyone's best interest.
My experiences DTL's, STL's, ETL's was very positive. Most were very encouraging and took the time to mentor your development.
PRO's: Flexible schedule, discount, training, opportunities, team-oriented, fast paced.
Con's: Political.
Target is one of those employers that likes to screw over the little people. They rely on the fact that they're Target, and people will come flocking here for jobs. The job reminds me of Office Space. I have, at any given time, 2 specialist, 1 team lead, one LoD (leader on duty) and 1 store manager. 5 bosses all saying different things, each one ripping into me because i didnt get *one* of the 5 tasks done; simply because another boss thinks their project is 10x more important than the others. On top of that, feedback from managers is rarely- no, NEVER- consistant. I'll have 2 team leads tell me im their best person for working reshop and pulls from the back room, and then my review was entirely unsatisfactory by another manager. After busting my ass for a year for this company, i got a 1.2% raise. 9 whole cents, pushing me to $7.39/hour. $.09 above minimum wage.
To top that off, target refers to their employees as "team members". In the same note, i'm constantly reprimanded for working in groups with people, because of other work piling up (i was helping lift a 130lb entertainment center). We're made to work entirely alone, unless you're best friends with a manager, in which case you all walk around as a group and don't do any actual work.
The computer does *all* of our scheduling now, from what I've been told. Apparently, theres no "minimum shift" rules here, because i'll work 5 days a week and be lucky to have 16 hours. Most days for me range from 2.5-3.5 hours, and it's a 40 minute round trip drive for me. Not the most economical trip for near minimum wage.
Their standards are higher than any other company I've seen, and I can make more money working for Walmart.
Good luck getting time off. They require 6-12 hours availability every weekend day (Fri-Sun), regardless of other work or school commitments. I've been scheduled one day in the middle of a week of unpaid vacation, then reprimanded for not being there, while I was 3 states away.
Frankly, Target is a terrible company to be a team member for. If even one manager, team lead or specialist doesn't like you, or feels threatened by the quality of work you do, you're not getting anywhere with this company.
$7.15 starting, $7.30 when minimum wage went above my starting (bumped up to minimum). $7.39 currently after a year. No vacation, bonuses or any perks, other than a lame 10% discount.
Not horrible or anything but you bust your butt and the pay is just ridiculously low.
$8.50 per hour.
I worked for Super Target. There's a lot to be done. Not a difficult place to work for as far as dealing with customers. You have to keep the store organized. It's very tiring. When I went home I couldn't even move my legs. When the store closes you have to stay very late to finish cleaning everything, putting go backs out, etc. If other departments aren't done by the time you are you have to help them and everyone leaves at the same time. The managers were nice. Overall good, but don't for me.
Started with $7 hr finished with $7 hr. You get 15% off discount and you can also use it towards sale items.
It's a wretched work place to go to. On top of black mold never being taken care of and other problems causing health issues with workers (including myself), the managers took it upon themselves to work everyone 14 hours a day sometimes just because they "had to pick up their kid from school". So depending on how many people are above you, the more screwed you are.
$8.00 starting salary
Like the other reviews said, you work hard but a Target is a great retailer. Extremely long hours especially during the holidays and days off are hard to come by.
$14.28
You definitely earn every penny you make at Target. Expect to work very hard. Everything is pretty structured and by the book. Management rides you pretty hard.
They are good though about making sure you get your breaks. Diversity is excellent and there are many chances for promotion if you do well.
No bonuses. My pay is $14.00 per hour. Pay range for team lead starts at $11.00 and it has the potential to be much higher.
Target has a great internship program that allows interns to work in every department possible at store-level. The pay was only $10/hr, but the experience was worth the time. Retail hours can be rough but there are definitely opportunities for advancement with this company. Good program for anyone who wants to be in management. You even get a 10% discount.