Can you share some specific Walmart worker horror stories?

A friend of mine worked at Walmart and had a horror story about inventory. They were doing the annual inventory count, and the system kept crashing. They had to start over multiple times, and they were stuck at work until really late at night, like 3 in the morning. It was a nightmare because they were so tired but couldn't leave until the inventory was done right.

One horror story is about the long hours. Workers are sometimes made to work back - to - back shifts with very little break time. It's exhausting and can lead to burnout. For example, a cashier might have to stand for 8 - 10 hours straight without proper rest.

Sure. There was this one time when I was shopping at Walmart late at night. As I was walking down an aisle, a large stack of boxes suddenly fell over right behind me. It was really scary as it made a huge noise and could have easily hit me. Turns out, the boxes were not stacked properly. But no staff came to check on what had happened for a good few minutes.

I've heard that some Walmart workers in certain locations have to work in very poor working conditions. The stores might be under - staffed, so the remaining workers have to take on extra tasks like stocking shelves, cleaning, and cashiering all at the same time. This can be extremely overwhelming. Moreover, during busy seasons like holidays, the workload doubles but the pay doesn't increase proportionally.

Sure. A customer had his brakes checked at Walmart Autocare. They told him everything was fine. But just a few days later, his brakes failed while he was driving on the highway. It was a really dangerous situation. Luckily, he managed to stop the car without getting into an accident. But it was clear that Walmart Autocare had made a huge mistake in their inspection.

Sure. A customer once bought a new refrigerator from Walmart. When it was delivered, it had a big dent on the side. The customer called Walmart's customer service immediately. But they were passed around from one department to another, and it took them hours just to get someone to start looking into the issue.

One of my coworkers was really unhygienic. He didn't wash his hands properly after using the restroom. It was so gross, and we were all worried about the health and safety of the customers. We had to keep an eye on him and remind him all the time, but he didn't seem to care much. It was a nightmare situation for the restaurant's reputation.

Yes. There was a case where a customer host was guiding a customer to the electronics section. On the way, another customer bumped into them very hard and then started shouting at the host as if it was their fault. The host was just doing their job but had to face this unjust anger.

Sure. A grocery worker had a customer who was extremely picky. The customer demanded that every single apple in the bag be perfect. When the worker tried to explain that it was difficult to ensure that, the customer started yelling and called the manager. It was really unfair to the worker who was just doing their job.

One horror story could be a sex worker being physically abused by a client. The client might have ignored the boundaries and used force, leaving the sex worker with serious injuries. This shows the vulnerability they face in their line of work.