r/BestBuy: Let's talk about what's possible.

The store I work for in Fort Myers has been on a steady decline since the district restructure and departure of Hubert. Of the people who were in our store pre-Covid, the only people left are our Geek Squad ARA team, and 3 sales associates from PC.

Everyone else has either left the store, left the company, or been fired for some kind of harassment. For those leaving, I can’t blame them.

I’ve been with the company nearly 10 years, and was told last week that the only way for me to get hours was if I wanted to take a $2.20 pay cut to be coded as a different job code. For me, this is ridiculous. Tried calling HR to find out what the minimum requirements are for me to not be terminated automatically by whatever system manages that. She refused to tell me, but made sure to remind me on several occasions that “hours are not guaranteed for part-time associates” and “she is in impartial party”

For anyone who is on their way out or has complaints they’re thinking about bringing up to HR. Know that the HR department isn’t there to help employees. That department exists to make sure the company doesn’t get sued. If they don’t think you have a case, or think you’re just some angry employee, they will dismiss your problem without so much as a case.

If you have the opportunity, get out. Staying here long term won’t do you any favors.