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So you fired me after I called out the bullshit, but now the district manager is going store to store saying, “Because he left, you can’t keep up the WITT?” 😂 You had no problem letting me go, but now you’re bringing up my name because the store can’t keep up? Pick a struggle.
I already had my two weeks in and a better job lined up. I was leaving either way. I just wasn’t going to leave quietly without speaking up about the poor management, the sexual harassment concerns, and a manager who, from what I saw, was scheduled for 40 hours but barely worked 20.
And now I’m hearing the store has gone downhill since I left. Funny how I was supposedly the problem, but you’re still talking about me when things aren’t getting done.
Keep bringing up my name. All you’re doing is making me sound a lot more valuable than you wanted to admit. 🤷‍♂️

I officially got terminated from AutoZone, so I wanted to share my experience.
After my first post, I put in my two weeks’ notice. My store manager told me he was sad to see me go, wished I could stay, and even said he would mark me as rehire eligible. Everything seemed completely fine. For a company that talks so much about “customer service” and “doing things the right way,” I figured communication would be pretty straightforward. Apparently, I expected too much.
The next day, a coworker told me my manager was pacing around and making a bunch of phone calls trying to find coverage that lined up with my shifts. Since my friend was in the store shopping, my girlfriend was there buying an air freshener, and another coworker was present, I simply asked my manager if he was trying to find coverage for me. He told me no.
A short time later, he brought me into the back office and said we needed to talk. He told me we were “going to part ways.” When I asked why, he wouldn’t give me a reason. I asked if he realized how much I had done for the store, and he replied, “Yeah, you’ve done a lot for the store.” It was nice to know my work was recognized right before being shown the door.
At that point, I took off my AutoZone shirt, gathered my belongings, and left.
After that, I called the district manager to ask why I had been fired. He told me I wasn’t fired and that I was still an AutoZone employee. He also said that he was the only person who could terminate employees and that he would call my store manager to find out what happened. I never received a call back. Instead, I found that I was blocked, which was a pretty interesting way to handle communication from someone in a leadership position.
Later, I heard from a coworker that the district manager had terminated me. I was also told that management had been discussing HR-related matters among themselves. If that is what happened, I don’t believe that situation was handled professionally or the way employees would expect.
There are also other issues I experienced while working at this store.
To my knowledge, there are no security cameras inside the store. I asked my store manager why, and I was told it was for insurance reasons. I found that concerning because cameras are supposed to help protect both employees and the company.
I also saw responsibilities being delegated in ways that didn’t always make sense. For example, a red shirt was promoted to a gray shirt and then given responsibility for making the schedule because my manager seemed to be struggling with that responsibility. Nothing says strong leadership like needing someone else to organize the schedule.
There was also an employee who was rumored to have been stealing over a period of time, and from what I observed, it didn’t appear that anything was done about it.
The biggest issue for me happened when I was threatened at work by another person. I was told things like they knew where I lived, where I went to school, and that they could hurt or kill me. I reported everything to HR, and I have evidence and witnesses to support what happened.
When HR came to the store, I watched my store manager and the HR representative greet each other and catch up before my concerns were addressed. Seeing that made me feel like my complaint wasn’t going to receive the seriousness it deserved.
After the investigation, the individual I reported remained at the store, while I felt like I was the one facing consequences. As a minor at the time, I didn’t feel protected or supported.
I also frequently heard political discussions at work between management, employees, and customers, which I personally didn’t think belonged in the workplace. In my experience, certain inventory and management tasks were often left incomplete despite claims that everything had been handled.
One thing that has stayed with me is overhearing my manager say that he couldn’t fire me because it would be considered retaliation. Hearing that, and then later being let go, left me questioning how everything was handled.
Overall, my experience with AutoZone came down to one thing: leadership. Communication was inconsistent, accountability felt nonexistent, and the way situations were handled left a lot to be desired.
I’m sharing my experience because employees deserve professionalism, honesty, and a safe work environment. This is my personal experience, and everyone can make their own decision after hearing it.
At the end of the day, I can’t even be mad. I’d probably have the same attitude too if I dedicated 30 years of my life to a company and the highest position I ever reached was store manager.
Best of luck.

I officially got terminated from AutoZone, so I wanted to share my experience.
After my first post, I put in my two weeks’ notice. My store manager told me he was sad to see me go, wished I could stay, and even said he would mark me as rehire eligible. Everything seemed completely fine. For a company that talks so much about “customer service” and “doing things the right way,” I figured communication would be pretty straightforward. Apparently, I expected too much.
The next day, a coworker told me my manager was pacing around and making a bunch of phone calls trying to find coverage that lined up with my shifts. Since my friend was in the store shopping, my girlfriend was there buying an air freshener, and another coworker was present, I simply asked my manager if he was trying to find coverage for me. He told me no.
A short time later, he brought me into the back office and said we needed to talk. He told me we were “going to part ways.” When I asked why, he wouldn’t give me a reason. I asked if he realized how much I had done for the store, and he replied, “Yeah, you’ve done a lot for the store.” It was nice to know my work was recognized right before being shown the door.
At that point, I took off my AutoZone shirt, gathered my belongings, and left.
After that, I called the district manager to ask why I had been fired. He told me I wasn’t fired and that I was still an AutoZone employee. He also said that he was the only person who could terminate employees and that he would call my store manager to find out what happened. I never received a call back. Instead, I found that I was blocked, which was a pretty interesting way to handle communication from someone in a leadership position.
Later, I heard from a coworker that the district manager had terminated me. I was also told that management had been discussing HR-related matters among themselves. If that is what happened, I don’t believe that situation was handled professionally or the way employees would expect.
There are also other issues I experienced while working at this store.
To my knowledge, there are no security cameras inside the store. I asked my store manager why, and I was told it was for insurance reasons. I found that concerning because cameras are supposed to help protect both employees and the company.
I also saw responsibilities being delegated in ways that didn’t always make sense. For example, a red shirt was promoted to a gray shirt and then given responsibility for making the schedule because my manager seemed to be struggling with that responsibility. Nothing says strong leadership like needing someone else to organize the schedule.
There was also an employee who was rumored to have been stealing over a period of time, and from what I observed, it didn’t appear that anything was done about it.
The biggest issue for me happened when I was threatened at work by another person. I was told things like they knew where I lived, where I went to school, and that they could hurt or kill me. I reported everything to HR, and I have evidence and witnesses to support what happened.
When HR came to the store, I watched my store manager and the HR representative greet each other and catch up before my concerns were addressed. Seeing that made me feel like my complaint wasn’t going to receive the seriousness it deserved.
After the investigation, the individual I reported remained at the store, while I felt like I was the one facing consequences. As a minor at the time, I didn’t feel protected or supported.
I also frequently heard political discussions at work between management, employees, and customers, which I personally didn’t think belonged in the workplace. In my experience, certain inventory and management tasks were often left incomplete despite claims that everything had been handled.
One thing that has stayed with me is overhearing my manager say that he couldn’t fire me because it would be considered retaliation. Hearing that, and then later being let go, left me questioning how everything was handled.
Overall, my experience with AutoZone came down to one thing: leadership. Communication was inconsistent, accountability felt nonexistent, and the way situations were handled left a lot to be desired.
I’m sharing my experience because employees deserve professionalism, honesty, and a safe work environment. This is my personal experience, and everyone can make their own decision after hearing it.
At the end of the day, I can’t even be mad. I’d probably have the same attitude too if I dedicated 30 years of my life to a company and the highest position I ever reached was store manager.
Best of luck.

I’ve been a red shirt at the #1 AutoZone store for about six months, and this has honestly been the worst management I’ve ever worked under.
Our store manager is constantly late. I can’t remember a single shift where he showed up on time. He doesn’t know how to close the store, doesn’t know how to do Matrix, doesn’t know next day procedures, and contributes almost nothing to inventory. Meanwhile, he constantly preaches about WIT and upselling even though his own numbers are among the lowest in the store.
The scheduling is a complete disaster. I’ll be scheduled one day, then told to come in earlier, then told not to come in at all—sometimes an hour before my shift or even when I’m already in the parking lot. One week it’s “come in,” the next it’s “never mind.” It’s impossible to plan anything.
The store itself is in terrible shape. We’ve had roaches, no mop heads, no receipt paper, inventory that’s completely wrong, air filters and cabin filters showing in stock when they aren’t, and stacks of drinks sitting in the office that aren’t even scanned into inventory. I came back from a week-long vacation to find an oil spill in the back that had been sitting there the entire time. I spent three hours cleaning it because nobody else had.
If anything gets done, it’s because another employee or I take the initiative. Planograms sit untouched for days, inventory is inaccurate, and basic store maintenance gets ignored.
I’ve had the highest WIT score in the store—around 89% for the last six weeks. Yet I’ve never been recognized for it. The store gets praised for being #1, but the people actually doing the work get nothing while management takes all the credit.
I’m only part-time, but I regularly end up working close to full-time hours because I’m constantly covering shifts and pulling doubles. I’m not complaining about the hours—I’m complaining about the complete lack of respect. My schedule changes constantly with little or no notice.
The final straw happened this past Sunday. Around 10:30 that morning, I asked my manager if he needed me to close because if not, I wanted to help my grandma. He told me no. Then, about an hour before I got off, he suddenly asked me to stay and close. I told him I couldn’t because I had already made plans based on what he told me earlier. His response was, “Of course not. I’ll just hire more people and give the hours to someone who wants them.”
That was crazy to hear after months of covering shifts, pulling doubles, and coming in whenever he needed help.
I also referred one of my friends for a job. She later told me that during the interview he repeatedly complimented her appearance, told her she should wear the heels she came in with because they “look good on her,” and later tried to give her a full hug when she came back with her paperwork after she clearly went for a side hug. She said it made her uncomfortable.
I’ve also had another employee threaten me, and instead of dealing with it, management involved HR in a way that left me feeling like nothing was actually addressed.
This store succeeds because of the employees, not because of management. The workers keep the place running while management takes the recognition.
If AutoZone wants to know why hardworking employees quit, this is exactly why.
There’s honestly a lot more I could say. If people are interested, I’ll make a Part 2.

I’ve been a red shirt at the #1 AutoZone store for about six months, and this has honestly been the worst management I’ve ever worked under.
Our store manager is constantly late. I can’t remember a single shift where he showed up on time. He doesn’t know how to close the store, doesn’t know how to do Matrix, doesn’t know next day procedures, and contributes almost nothing to inventory. Meanwhile, he constantly preaches about WIT and upselling even though his own numbers are among the lowest in the store.
The scheduling is a complete disaster. I’ll be scheduled one day, then told to come in earlier, then told not to come in at all—sometimes an hour before my shift or even when I’m already in the parking lot. One week it’s “come in,” the next it’s “never mind.” It’s impossible to plan anything.
The store itself is in terrible shape. We’ve had roaches, no mop heads, no receipt paper, inventory that’s completely wrong, air filters and cabin filters showing in stock when they aren’t, and stacks of drinks sitting in the office that aren’t even scanned into inventory. I came back from a week-long vacation to find an oil spill in the back that had been sitting there the entire time. I spent three hours cleaning it because nobody else had.
If anything gets done, it’s because another employee or I take the initiative. Planograms sit untouched for days, inventory is inaccurate, and basic store maintenance gets ignored.
I’ve had the highest WIT score in the store—around 89% for the last six weeks. Yet I’ve never been recognized for it. The store gets praised for being #1, but the people actually doing the work get nothing while management takes all the credit.
I’m only part-time, but I regularly end up working close to full-time hours because I’m constantly covering shifts and pulling doubles. I’m not complaining about the hours—I’m complaining about the complete lack of respect. My schedule changes constantly with little or no notice.
The final straw happened this past Sunday. Around 10:30 that morning, I asked my manager if he needed me to close because if not, I wanted to help my grandma. He told me no. Then, about an hour before I got off, he suddenly asked me to stay and close. I told him I couldn’t because I had already made plans based on what he told me earlier. His response was, “Of course not. I’ll just hire more people and give the hours to someone who wants them.”
That was crazy to hear after months of covering shifts, pulling doubles, and coming in whenever he needed help.
I also referred one of my friends for a job. She later told me that during the interview he repeatedly complimented her appearance, told her she should wear the heels she came in with because they “look good on her,” and later tried to give her a full hug when she came back with her paperwork after she clearly went for a side hug. She said it made her uncomfortable.
I’ve also had another employee threaten me, and instead of dealing with it, management involved HR in a way that left me feeling like nothing was actually addressed.
This store succeeds because of the employees, not because of management. The workers keep the place running while management takes the recognition.
If AutoZone wants to know why hardworking employees quit, this is exactly why.
There’s honestly a lot more I could say. If people are interested, I’ll make a Part 2.

I’ve been a red shirt at the Talley Road store for about six months, and this has honestly been the worst management I’ve ever worked under.
Our store manager is constantly late. I can’t remember a single shift where he showed up on time. He doesn’t know how to close the store, doesn’t know how to do Matrix, doesn’t know next day procedures, and contributes almost nothing to inventory. Meanwhile, he constantly preaches about WIT and upselling even though his own numbers are among the lowest in the store.
The scheduling is a complete mess. I’ll be scheduled one day, then told to come in earlier, then told not to come in at all, sometimes an hour before my shift or even when I’m already in the parking lot. One week it’s “come in,” the next it’s “never mind.” It’s impossible to plan anything.
The store itself is in terrible shape. We’ve had roaches, no mop heads, no receipt paper, inventory that’s completely wrong, air filters and cabin filters showing in stock when they aren’t, and piles of drinks sitting in the office that aren’t scanned into inventory. I once came back from a week-long vacation to find an oil spill in the back that had been left untouched the entire time. I spent three hours moving everything, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning it because nobody else had.
The manager also refuses to let us use tools we’re supposed to have, leaves planograms sitting around for days, prints work lists with other people’s names on them, and spends hours doing things unrelated to running the store. If something actually gets done, it’s because another employee or I took the initiative.
I’ve had the highest WIT score in the store, around 89% for the past six weeks, yet I’ve never been recognized for it. Our store gets praised for being one of the best in the district, but the employees doing the work get nothing while the manager takes all the credit.
I’m only part-time, but I regularly work close to full-time hours because I’m always covering shifts and helping out. I’m not complaining about the hours or the money—I’m complaining about the complete lack of respect. I rearrange my life constantly because of last-minute schedule changes.
The final straw happened this past Sunday. I asked around 10:30 a.m. if he needed me to close that night because I wanted to help my grandma if he didn’t. He told me no. Then, an hour before I got off, he suddenly asked me to stay and close. I said I couldn’t because I had already made plans based on what he told me. His response was, “Of course not. I’ll just hire more people and give the hours to someone who wants them.”
That was crazy to hear after months of covering shifts, pulling doubles, and helping whenever he asked.
Another thing that bothered me was how he acted toward a friend I referred for a job. During her interview, she said he repeatedly complimented her appearance, told her she should wear the heels she came in with because they “look good on her,” and later tried to give her a full hug when she came back with her paperwork after she clearly went for a side hug. That made both of us uncomfortable.
He’s also had HR defend another employee after that employee threatened me instead of actually addressing the issue.
This store succeeds because of the employees, not because of the manager. The people doing the work are the ones keeping it afloat while he takes the recognition.
If anyone from AutoZone is wondering why good employees leave, this is exactly why.
There’s a lot more I could say, but this post is already long. Let me know if y’all want the rest.

I’ve been a red shirt at the Talley Road store for about six months, and this has honestly been the worst management I’ve ever worked under.
Our store manager is constantly late. I can’t remember a single shift where he showed up on time. He doesn’t know how to close the store, doesn’t know how to do Matrix, doesn’t know next day procedures, and contributes almost nothing to inventory. Meanwhile, he constantly preaches about WIT and upselling even though his own numbers are among the lowest in the store.
The scheduling is a complete mess. I’ll be scheduled one day, then told to come in earlier, then told not to come in at all, sometimes an hour before my shift or even when I’m already in the parking lot. One week it’s “come in,” the next it’s “never mind.” It’s impossible to plan anything.
The store itself is in terrible shape. We’ve had roaches, no mop heads, no receipt paper, inventory that’s completely wrong, air filters and cabin filters showing in stock when they aren’t, and piles of drinks sitting in the office that aren’t scanned into inventory. I once came back from a week-long vacation to find an oil spill in the back that had been left untouched the entire time. I spent three hours moving everything, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning it because nobody else had.
The manager also refuses to let us use tools we’re supposed to have, leaves planograms sitting around for days, prints work lists with other people’s names on them, and spends hours doing things unrelated to running the store. If something actually gets done, it’s because another employee or I took the initiative.
I’ve had the highest WIT score in the store, around 89% for the past six weeks, yet I’ve never been recognized for it. Our store gets praised for being one of the best in the district, but the employees doing the work get nothing while the manager takes all the credit.
I’m only part-time, but I regularly work close to full-time hours because I’m always covering shifts and helping out. I’m not complaining about the hours or the money—I’m complaining about the complete lack of respect. I rearrange my life constantly because of last-minute schedule changes.
The final straw happened this past Sunday. I asked around 10:30 a.m. if he needed me to close that night because I wanted to help my grandma if he didn’t. He told me no. Then, an hour before I got off, he suddenly asked me to stay and close. I said I couldn’t because I had already made plans based on what he told me. His response was, “Of course not. I’ll just hire more people and give the hours to someone who wants them.”
That was crazy to hear after months of covering shifts, pulling doubles, and helping whenever he asked.
Another thing that bothered me was how he acted toward a friend I referred for a job. During her interview, she said he repeatedly complimented her appearance, told her she should wear the heels she came in with because they “look good on her,” and later tried to give her a full hug when she came back with her paperwork after she clearly went for a side hug. That made both of us uncomfortable.
He’s also had HR defend another employee after that employee threatened me instead of actually addressing the issue.
This store succeeds because of the employees, not because of the manager. The people doing the work are the ones keeping it afloat while he takes the recognition.
If anyone from AutoZone is wondering why good employees leave, this is exactly why.
There’s a lot more I could say, but this post is already long. Let me know if y’all want the rest.