HomeGoods

I was hired to work at Home Goods when the store was brand new and just before the grand opening. Myself, along with a few dozen others started work on an empty building and soon turned it into the store you see today. For the first time in a long time, I actually felt good and enjoyed my job. I actually looked forward to going to work each day. I felt like I had found my home at Home Goods and that this is the company I want to work for until the day I retire. I went above and beyond the call of duty, always volunteered to stay after my shift was over, and always received praise from the managers. I even injured myself on the job and continued to come to work injured because I both needed and love my job. As soon as the store was opened to the public, that all changed. My hours were reduced so drastically that it didn't make sense to continue working there. I live in Baldwyn so its not exactly a hop and a skip. Certainly not for 8 hours a week. It had began at 40 hours but like I said, that changed after the grand opening. After I had busted my butt for them, always worked beyond my shift ended, and made their company a priority to myself, this is how I was thanked. 8 hours a week. Indefinitely. Who can survive on that? Whats worse is that I wasn't the only one they did this to. They ended up hiring people who only wanted part-time to begin with. So basically, they just "used" me and took advantage of me long enough to get their store set up and off and running. I actually bought in to their claims of being a valued employee and part of the "team." I came to learn that those are just pretty words. Maybe this isn't the place to talk about this. Home Goods has great products at great prices. The employees are a great group of people. So my complaint is not directed at the products, prices, or employees. My complaint is directed toward the company itself. If you're looking for something dead-end with few hours, its a good place to work. If you're looking for a career and something long term, don't waste your time because you will be disappointed. They'll take full advantage of your hard work ethic and then just kick you to the curb.
1 7 years ago (01-03-2018)

Very nice store! I've you've ever been into the TJ Maxx here in Tupelo it's similar to it (becuase they are in the same family) but
4 8 years ago (20-11-2017)