In a shocking move, a new Target employee, Ket, finds herself tasked with managing one of the department stores after her manager suddenly quits her shift. Ket, who joined the company two months ago, shared her terrifying experience on social media, revealing the chaos she experienced.
Unexpected loads
Ket’s suffering began when she was asked to close the store without warning or preparation. When the manager visited early in the morning, Ket found herself in charge of almost every aspect of the store’s operations, from running the cash register to overseeing guest services and self-checkout.
In a TikTok video documenting her experience, Ket expressed her disbelief and frustration at taking on the difficult responsibility of closing her shop alone. “Right now only four people are working, and I close 24 accounts, guest services, and self-checkout,” she said. “I’ve only been here two months, and to my surprise, I unexpectedly had to close the entire store nearly alone.”
@ketaminelorde Honestly would say i did a stellar job considering i wasnt prepared or warned for this #target ♬ original sound – GIRLS MODE
Crying out for help
As Ket struggles to run her store, she also faces challenges as she tries to work with her co-workers. At one point, she tried to contact a co-worker who was overdue but got no response for more than half an hour, making her work even more stressful.
Although Target has guidelines for employee rest and meal breaks, Ket experienced a lack of support from her co-workers, which increased her isolation and depression.
There is a lot of support
After Ket made the brave decision to share her experience online, viewers rallied behind her, offering encouragement and solidarity. Many people sympathized with her and expressed feelings of stress and lack of support while working at Target.
The strong reaction from social media users highlights the broader concept of accountability in the workplace and the importance of ensuring that all employees are treated and supported fairly, regardless of their position and their position in the company.
A call for change
Ket’s story is reminiscent of the challenges faced by trade workers, especially when they are burdened by mismanagement or understaffing. With more and more talk about workers’ rights and fair labor practices, companies need to focus on the well-being and safety of their workers and create an environment where workers feel valued and supported, to have the right to speak out against injustice.
Mia’s Note:
Ket’s experiences highlight the need for more responsibility and support in the workplace, especially in industries like retail where employees are often exposed to weight and responsibility. As we consider the information, let’s consider the broader implications for workers’ rights and the importance of advocacy for positive change in the workplace.
