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Yesterday was my evaluation day at work. When I first went into work, I checked in at the CSM station to see what register I would be on. Our supervisor was there and said she would be giving me my evaluation. I almost groaned. I am not a fan of evaluations. Mainly because first they start out telling you how great you are, then in the next breath they list all of your weak areas and what you are expected to improve on. For most of the morning I dwelled on this, thinking what she would point out that I need to work on. And it was made worse by an elderly customer who chewed me out. She used a credit card and those lovely little machines we have are very sensitive. It gave her $20 cash back. She said she didn't want cash back and that I should put it back. I had to call my CSM over to help.
Around 11 my supervisor came and got me for the eval. I was nervous, very nervous. She began with the good things. Dependability as I have only called out once and not on a weekend. Customer service, I am always smiling and talking to the customers. Willing to help wherever I am needed. She said there are some cashiers who will refuse to work a certain register. In all of these areas I was checked off in the exceed requirements column. She then said she gets input from the CSM's and other cashiers. The CSM's said they wish they could have several more cashiers like me, that I am a joy to work with. I come in with a good attitude, never complain, always helpful. My register area is always clean and orderly even when I leave for the night.
Then came the negative part. I braced myself for whatever was to come next. She said, the things you need to work on are learning more about the front end. Such as customer service desk, the money center, etc. That was it. I think my jaw dropped. She thanked me numerous times for my attitude and always striving for excellance. She then asked if I was interested in being a CSM. I told her yes, that I would like to be one. Although a CSM is above a cashier, they are not management. She did ask if I wanted to be a manager and I honestly told her no. I am too easy going and do not wish for the added stress. She kind of chuckled at that. For the rest of the day I was elated. I have never had such a good evaluation in all the jobs I have had. No negative things!
I know I am just a cashier at walmart but I am of the generation that believes you put your all into your work, no matter what the job is. And I truly like being a cashier. I have met some incredible people, had some great laughs and I can count on one hand the difficult customers I have had to deal with.
When I got home I walken in and said to hubby, I almost couldn't fit my head in the door! I had my evaluation today. He said, oh did you get your $.50 raise. I said no, they only give raises after one year. He then went into this long rambling thought about how when he worked at walmart he got a raise after 90 days. It totally deflated me. I put my purse down and went upstairs to change and take my makeup off. It was like he was not even interested in hearing how my eval went. At dinner I did fill him in on what was said and he did comment that it sounds like they are grooming me to be a CSM. The one person I wanted to share my happiness with, kind of crushed my spirit.
