u/EstablishmentBig2316

Sometimes it feels like team leaders expect us to finish everything in five minutes. I understand that things need to get done, but there’s only so much one person can realistically accomplish when we’re constantly being given more and more tasks.
And honestly, why does it feel like hard workers get punished by being given even more work? If someone consistently works hard, gets their responsibilities done, and goes above and beyond, it shouldn’t automatically mean they get piled with additional work while others are left with less. Hard work should be recognized and appreciated, not treated like an excuse to keep adding more expectations.
We’re employees, not machines. We want to do our jobs well, but constantly increasing the workload because someone is dependable eventually leads to burnout and frustration. There should be a balance where everyone contributes fairly instead of the hardest workers constantly carrying more.

Just found out some lady filmed a Target team member buying Needohs and posted it for content. Honestly, I think that was incredibly hateful and unnecessary.

What makes it even more frustrating is that the team member was completely following our store’s policy. For high-demand items, team members aren’t allowed to grab them as soon as they’re put out. The purpose of our store’s 15-minute waiting period is to give guests the first opportunity to purchase those items before employees can buy them. In this case, the Needohs had been available for about two hours after the store opened—far longer than the waiting period—and all of them were being sold through Guest Services, where any guest had the opportunity to purchase them.

To the person who filmed this: I hope you reflect on how harmful your actions were. Publicly recording and trying to shame someone who was simply following the rules is unfair. Retail workers deserve respect, not harassment, and no one should be turned into social media content for making a legitimate purchase.

Is anyone else feeling completely burned out working in Toys?

Lately I feel like I’m being pulled in every direction. I’m expected to train new team members, zone multiple areas, push freight, help guests, answer constant questions, and still finish my workload. On top of that, because I work in Toys, I’m constantly stopped by guests asking about Needohs and other high-demand items, and some get upset when we don’t have them available.

I don’t mind working hard, but it feels like the workload keeps growing while I’m still just one person. By the end of my shift I’m mentally and physically exhausted.

I’ve even started thinking about looking for another job, but I don’t have anything lined up yet. Has anyone else been in this position? How did you handle the burnout while deciding whether to stay or move on?

I was wondering what your store’s policy is for Needohs or other high-demand squishy toys.

Does your Target have a purchase limit? If so, what’s the limit per guest? Also, does your store keep them on the sales floor, behind Guest Services, or somewhere else to help manage demand?

I’m curious to see how different stores handle them.

Do you guys think ATEEZ will tour again soon ?

PSA to the grown adults losing their minds over NeeDohs:

Target employees do not control shipments, inventory, restock dates, or how fast items sell out. We are not hiding them in the back. We are not saving them for ourselves. We are not part of some secret squishy-toy conspiracy.

If the shelf is empty, it’s because other people bought them. If the app says “in stock,” that doesn’t automatically mean there’s one sitting on the shelf waiting for you. Inventory can be delayed, inaccurate, misplaced, damaged, or already in someone’s cart.

The amount of entitlement, attitude, and disrespect some workers receive over a squishy toy is ridiculous. Getting angry at employees, demanding we “check again” five times, or acting like we’re personally responsible for inventory issues helps nobody.

We’re doing our jobs, stocking what we receive, and helping guests as best we can. If you think it’s acceptable to harass retail workers over a toy, then you’re proving exactly why this message needs to be said.

It’s a NeeDoh. We’re human beings. Act accordingly.