Full time

[Vyse]

I've gone and done it. I do my job and try to stay off the radar. However I've gone and impressed my superiors and they want to move me to full time at a different store.
I'm just getting a car, so it could work, but I'm terrified. I'd be deli lead, essentially ast. Deli manager. I'd be leaving a store I'm comfortable with,I  almost "like" this store. The other store is now competing with a new Walmart that opened, so it's more of a challange.
Pros-more money, potentially 1.25 more pushing me to 9.75. A chance down the road for manager (do I want that?) Experience. Connections?
Cons-leaving customers I like, coworkers I like, the best boss. Gas cost. Mental stress? Spotlight directed at me. More responsibilities. Getting further into food service which I'm next to positive I don't want to stay in.

It's a good opportunity, but I dislike the company as is, they treat us like crap, but that happens everywhere right? My boss thinks I should take it. This is mostly to bounce my thoughts out but please put in your two cents folks. Thanks.

[Wingnut]

My opinion only. Walmart is not a career choice, not that it doesn't fill the need, but is walmart where you want to spend 20 years at? BUT, this is a hell of a learning opportunity, in running a department, leading people, and leading yourself. Skills that are 100% sellable and 100% transferable. Don't be afraid of failing, dooo eeeet.

[MuggyWuggy]

Minimum wage is going to rise soon, get a temp job as a kid, but shoot for the skies not Walmart.

[rarehuntertay]

When did minimum wage jump that high? I remember when it was 4.25 and if the business didn't make enough money, they didn't have to pay it...

[Rass]

I fell bad for your wage.  I (as a teenager) make more than that. 

But I would go to the new store.  It gives you lots of experience and looks good on future resumes.

How much you make often reflects where you live. If the cost of living is higher you may make more but really earn less.

But back on topic. If it doesn't interfere with any other things you are doing to better yourself ( school internship or something like that) I would do it. The life experiences you get from it can help you in the future. Also it could be used as a stepping stone for something else. Keep looking for something better or more into your interest.

[Vyse]

To clarify it's not Walmart, that's who we are competing with. It's a store called bag and save, owned by SpartanNash. So while not quite as bad as selling my soul to Walmart it's close enough.
To be honest it's not what I want to do. But it's experience, I think I've rationalized it enough that I'm pretty sure I'll be taking it. I'm 21, I've only been here 8 months, and if I caught the general managers eye this quick, and my boss offered manager training when I was just three months in, I can go places with experience right? Even if I don't like it the pay raise will help emensly, and it could land me something elsewhere I suppose. If nothing else it doesn't work, I find something else. Sigh, here we go.

[Gorzo]

Good luck, Vyse! Like you say, if nothing else it is great experience for you and is great on your future resume once you figure out what you really want to do!

I hope you enjoy your new position in the meantime!

[MuggyWuggy]

I used to be instant to a manager position at most hourly places I worked at. The small increase from basic worker waged were a few dollars more, definitely helped out with paying rent and stuff, just don't get caught up in work .politics. until you're making enough money to take a headache home. I like being self employed now

[xStrayKnightx]

I'd say go for it. Use the pay rise to save like crazy, use the experience as character building, use the discomfort as utilisation of the unknown.

However.

Look for ways to do what you want to do.
Wanna do a course for something? See if they can do night classes, or if they let you do the course externally. If not, put it off till it's a better time.
Wanna buy something particularly large, such as a new car or a deposit for a house? Save religiously, live a spartan lifestyle. It'll suck now, but later on down the track you'll be laughing.

Whatever you do, the skills you gain in a managerial position are invaluable to almost every employer. Do not squander the opportunity.

In short, I'll give you the advice my brother-in-law gave me. Don't think short term ("this sucks, I want out"). Think long term ("this is where I want to be in five years. How do I make that happen?").

[Steerpike]

I assume this means you didn't get canned for the drug test a while back lol

[Vyse]

I assume this means you didn't get canned for the drug test a while back lol

I did not actually :q lucky me. I bounced it around my head all night. Had a panic attack. Called him, and suddenly it's a different store he's sending me to. Their busiest store in Omaha. And I have an hour to reply. This isn't what I want, I'm already unhappy and my gut says a resounding "No." Yet I still don't know. I don't know.

EDIT-He called, I told him I thought about it, and while the experience is something I need, I didn't think that's where I wanted to go. Told him I approciated the consideration. God only knows if this was a stupid move, maybe it was. However I feel good about it. Thanks for listening folks.

[Langku]

 I am an elementary school teacher so I feel uniquely qualified to say job satisfaction far outweighs the benefits of higher wages. I love being given a modest paycheck in exchange for creative flexibility, an opportunity to incorporate play into my work, and the chance to impact the lives of other Homo sapiens. You made the right call.