Another horror story is about a manager who was in charge of scheduling. They would change the schedules at the last minute without any regard for the employees' personal lives. An employee might have planned something important weeks in advance, like a family event, but the manager would just change the shift and say it's for the store's needs. This lack of consideration really made the employees feel unappreciated.
Sure. There was a case where a manager was extremely rude to the employees. Yelling at them in front of customers for minor things like not folding a shirt in the exact way they wanted. This not only embarrassed the employees but also made the customers uncomfortable. It's a very unprofessional behavior that reflects badly on the whole store.
Sure. There might have been cases where the store had a pest problem. Rats or cockroaches scurrying around the aisles, which is a nightmare for shoppers. This could lead to a sense of disgust and a fear of buying contaminated products.
Sure. There was a time when a customer made an appointment for a specific time at the Walmart TLE. But when they arrived, they had to wait an additional two hours because the staff was behind schedule. It was a waste of the customer's time and they were really disappointed with the lack of punctuality.
Sure. I heard of a greeter who would tell inappropriate jokes to customers, especially to women. It made the customers feel harassed and unwelcome. Some even complained to the management but it took a while for the store to take action.
A cashier once had a customer who paid with a large amount of small change. Counting all those coins took a lot of time and held up the line. The cashier was under pressure to keep the line moving but couldn't do much until all the change was counted. It was a nightmare.
Sure. A customer once said that after the Walmart oil change, their car started making strange noises. It turned out that the oil level was incorrect. It was either too much or too little, which is a very basic mistake. This improper oil level can cause problems like poor lubrication or excessive pressure in the engine.
Well, in terms of customer service horror stories at Walmart Auto Center, one common issue is lack of communication. A customer may drop off their car in the morning and not hear anything until they go to pick it up in the evening. And if there were any problems or delays, the staff didn't inform the customer. Another aspect is that the staff might not be very knowledgeable. When customers asked for advice on certain car issues, they got very vague or wrong answers which led to more problems down the road.
There are stories of managers who play favorites. They give all the good shifts and opportunities for advancement to certain employees while ignoring the hard work of others. This creates a very negative and unmotivated work environment for those who are not in the 'in - group'.
Another horror story is about the incorrect pricing. Some items were marked at a very low price on the shelf, but when customers got to the checkout, they were charged a much higher price. Walmart claimed it was a mistake, but customers were understandably angry as they thought they were getting a great bargain. This led to a lot of dissatisfaction and disputes during Black Friday at Walmart.
Sure. A customer had a large number of items. The self - checkout kept beeping for no reason, and the conveyor belt stopped working several times. It took twice as long as a normal checkout would have.
Well, I know of a manager who was always in a bad mood and took it out on the customers. He would be short - tempered when customers asked for simple things like extra napkins or a change in the music volume. He once even snapped at a little kid who wanted to see Chuck E. Cheese up close. This made the parents furious and they complained to the corporate office.