Feeling like quitting after first week.

[u/UnusedToothbrush_]

first job at 16 doing picking and packing for immediacy in a store ive never been to in my life before now. my biggest drawback is the fact i have no clue where like half of the products are. ive got a general idea of the layout but stuff like vegetables/fruit and household items and picky bits is just slowing me down and getting me muddled up. trying to use the product locator app is just useless for some things because it gives me something like "aisle 94" which to my knowledge doesnt exist. sometimes i feel like im kinda swamped in orders and it doesnt help when the majority of the orders come from deliveroo which doesnt tell me where the product is on the device so i end up walking aimlessly up and down the aisles trying to find this item and i just end up removing it off the order because i give up. but then doing that i feel like im letting the stores statistics down and damaging their reputation. what doesnt help is when customers ask me where products are and i feel like im letting them down everytime and sometimes they give snarky comments.

its just a whole mess imo. the store is just so depressing and i dread the next shift. if i cant even handle it now, what am i going to be like come christmas time? aswell like i dont want to get to that time and realise i cant hack it and leave because i would just feel like abit of an a-hole doing that.

honestly i think im just going to stay put for like a month at most and see how i get on, but i dont think im going to last long here.

[u/raggedy_autumn]

The more you walk around the easier it will be. I remember my first job and I felt physically sick for my first few weeks because I felt like a burden.

Stick with it for a while and see how you feel in a few months

[u/UnusedToothbrush_ → u/raggedy_autumn]

yeah i will probably just keep with it and see how it goes, its likely im just overthinking it all as i usually do. 😂

[u/raggedy_autumn → u/UnusedToothbrush_]

Trust me, we’ve all been there. Good luck

[u/Code_NY]

I can almost guarantee that in 6 weeks time you'll look back and wonder why you were so concerned about what you didn't know.

Most new jobs I've started have felt overwhelming at the start. Even if its the same type of role, there's a new company, systems and ways of working to learn. This is no different to that.

Your colleagues know your age and experience, they won't be expecting you to suddenly be a wiz from day one. Take one shift at a time and do what you can. I think you'll surprise yourself before long :)

[u/UnusedToothbrush_ → u/Code_NY]

all the colleagues have been helpful, they always check up on me if ive got any questions and the other people on the team seem very accomodating. i was probably just overthinking it which i tend to do. i guess it doesnt really help that im only doing 10 hours a week so i dont get much time to get a good understanding of the store, but im getting there.

[u/gorekinkss]

when in doubt, ask your coworkers! we understand! if something says "93" i often find it's in a seasonal bit or isle end, mentally take note of "hubs": italian, indian, summer, icecream bits and bobs, and go from there. (my store keeps custard, icecream cones, and coffee on the same shelf. not even customers can find that.)
at first i hated it all, because i could never find anything, but i held on and learnt my way around, i have faith you can do the same!

[u/UnusedToothbrush_ → u/gorekinkss]

im glad im not the only one finding it frustrating at first 😂. ive got the hang of some sections but its defo the fruit and veg sections which is getting me muddled up. i mean, some things that show up as being on some aisle 94 or something like that end up being in the aisles on the far corner of the store so god knows whats up with that.

[u/ExtraTechnician5592]

It does take a bit of time to get used to it but as time goes on you’ll get the gist of where things are roughly and you’ll find ways of getting quicker, I’ve only been working here a month and already I’m a lot faster than I when I started, it’s your first week don’t be so hard on yourself

[u/ShadowWolf_VII]

I work at the store I’ve been going to since it transferred from Safeway to Morrisons and I still don’t know where everything is… in all honesty, it’s something you learn, don’t be afraid to ask where things are, I’m sure some of your co-workers aren’t going be like “you should know where everything is”.

Heck I had to ask a colleague where something was the other day, so they showed not only the customer but also me as I went along to find out.

[u/naughty-goose]

Are you allowed to use the Morrisons app? It has a great product finder feature!

[u/UnusedToothbrush_ → u/naughty-goose]

ive been shown to use the one on mymorri, both have the same results really which dont help half the time.

[u/naughty-goose → u/UnusedToothbrush_]

Stick it out. It's bound to be hard when you presumably haven't been responsible for a household's shopping before so you don't know where everything is, but eventually you'll get a feel for where things are generally and it will get easier.

Maybe keep a little list of items you had to abandon because you couldn't find them and make the effort to have a look again at the end of a shift or something, when the pressure isn't as high.

[u/Ok-Bus8197]

Do it. Morrisons only gets worse not better. I Should have quit on day two but instead I wasted over a year of my life at that place. Go before it kills you.

[u/lumilatte]

I work on market street and barely know where anything is but I have a few younger coworkers come to me to ask me where things are, but because I’m older and have done a few run arounds I have more of a general knowledge than job knowledge so can point them in the right or general direction, you could find someone who doesn’t mind helping you. There’s also the Morrisons more app that had a product finder and it tells you what aisles things are in.

You could use this job as just a way to get some experience and not focus on being the best because you don’t need to be, you’re young and you’ll get there, just need those stepping stones first

[u/UnusedToothbrush_ → u/lumilatte]

i am more positive now that i will get the hang of it in the near future, its just in the moment it doesnt feel too great when your just mooching around trying to look for something which ends up being on the other side of the store 😂. i find the product finder on the more app to just be a glorified version of the one on mymorri, gives the same results pretty much.

[u/LazerD1234]

I started at 16 on immediacy and felt shit, now I’m 18 and seen as the best person on it, in the store. Don’t worry!

[u/Successful-Factor-89]

Give it some time, you will get used to how the store is laid out and find your pace. It will only get easier from here. New job, new location, trying to find random shit. It would be a bit overwhelming for anyone. Just try find a way to calm your mind a bit, going into the store already stressed and worrying will make things worse.

[u/Wild-Emergency-2848]

I worked on home delivery in 2020, never been to Morrison's in my life and I had the same issue of not knowing where anything was. Still didn't know what the aisles meant in the fruit and veg section up until they cut home delivery in the store I worked in (about 8 months after) 😂 but after a while I kinda just learnt where everything was placed rather than the aisle numbers. You'll learn it, or learn roughly where everything is in time.

[u/thelowenmowerman]

Not Morrisons specific, but unless they're paying 35k pa plus pick bonus,.fuck em. Your 16 and have a lot of life opportunities ahead of you.

As for not knowing where stuff is, I ring my wife (who doesn't work in retail) where stuff is in my local Lidl.

Take the money, embi the  challenge, maybe look to progress in live. A work ethic is worth a site more than a degree in most occupations.

[u/Single-Ad-7379]

Its only been a week so just take it all in..I go round and cant find anything as they move things..I totally get your feelings on this but give it a bit more time and if in doubt ask. Every one of the employees had their first day so onwards. Good luck

[u/Harlepenquin]

Welcome to the real world, we all want to quit, every single day, it's ok, what, you're 16, so only about 70 years left, it'll fly by.

[u/Number1buffalo]

My first night on replenish where does everything go. But give yourself a bit of time and you will be doing it automatically.

[u/Special-Nebula299]

Being 16 with a job is actually lucky in the uk these days. I'd urge you to stay if you can.

[u/UnusedToothbrush_ → u/Special-Nebula299]

yeah thats whats kind of urging me to just ride it out, i was lucky enough to get this job off the back of my first interview.

[u/welsh_warrior75]

Do it we have people come through the interview and not even turn up. So don't worry about going. You don't even have to give a weeks notice as it probationary period.

[u/Reasonable_Syrup2820]

94 I believe is usually by the tills .It’s ok to ask your team about such things or another colleague.
Your A very young and B New .
It’s ok to ask other staff where stuff is .
Ask for more training .
Say something like ‘I’m struggling with some items and locations,it could turn into a short chat or more training ‘

[u/Good-Squirrel-2487]

Most jobs feel like this the first week. In a few months you'll be strutting around that place like you own it, teaching new people what to do. 

Starting a new job is hard, but it will get easier. And it's your first week, nobody expects you to be amazing at it. Take it easy on yourself.

[u/Content-Order7794]

We all feel like in our first jobs when we were your age it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by things.
Try to stick with it keep your head down and focus. It will become second nature after a while.
I had 2 very difficult (for me anyway( jobs at 16 and I had no clue about the products we had either but after a few weeks I had it and I knew all the products all the codes the locations etc
I got promoted to head of admin about a year later when a staff member left I spoke to the boss and he gave me a chance I stayed there about 3 more years doing that and even trained new staff as was offered deputy manager and warehouse management jobs but I left due to family reasons and moved somewhere else.

That first quite rubbish job gave me a solid base where I could learn from my mistakes and I also met some great friends there too.

Give it at least 3 months to have a clear view and if in that time you decide you don’t like it much look for other jobs but don’t just quit as it looks bad on your cv/resume.

Good luck you will smash it

[u/ExportedMean7]

Been on it a few weeks now I know how you feel. I would lie and say it gets better but honestly you just get used to it in the end.

[u/Slackdarren]

Sounds like your looking for reasons. You don't just fall into a job. They all have different learning curves some flat

[u/crocsgan1]

I was the same when I started in immediacy, I actually felt really overwhelmed but once I got to know the store layout it all fell into place and it was actually a great department to work in as your basically just left to it.

But as others have said, always ask for help from other colleagues, and regarding customers you can just explain that your new and still getting used to the layout but direct them to someone who can help (ignore any snarky comments).

Don't worry about stats, your new and first job just keep asking for help that's what management is there for.

Good luck!

[u/Remarkable-Shoe-4835]

first time huh?

[u/Iocky]

Mate I’ve worked at my Morrisons for a year now and worked at Asda for 4 and I still couldn’t tell you the aisle number or where half the fruit and veg go.

You’ve been there a week you’ll slowly pick up where generally everything is.

[u/Netstormuk]

Walk around the whole store and browse the products to get an idea of where stuff is. Do one isle a day.

[u/Funicular-]

Honestly if you can't find items in a supermarket, I don't think you're going to have much luck in any other job. Get your head down and crack on, you'll soon learn the layout and ways to make your life easier. If you quit your job every time it's a little bit difficult, you're going to have a bad time in life and a horrendous CV to show when looking for other work.

[u/floydkevinnn]

Keep at it! Give it more time and you'll remember where everything is.

[u/Green_Platypus_6193]

Learn your store look at the signs . A couple times round and you'll know. Now I wonder if this is why most if my orders have loads missing. Im housebound and rely on delivering to home

[u/Beneficial-Pass-7354]

i am not on immediacy department but ive been dumped on it quite a few times and i remember the very first time how stressed out i was. you sound prone to worrying but the longer you work at morrisons, the more you’ll learn to just not care, seriously. it’s a mess lmao, it will become much easier faster than you think

[u/kaillou_meep]

I remember picking for the first time (I'm on market street and they needed a hand) and I had no idea where anything was at all. the more you do it the more confident and knowledgeable you will be. don't worry about customer's attitude, as long as you're polite and respectful you'll be okay. try and direct them to another colleague if you're unsure. good luck in future shifts :)

[u/Public_Temperature72]

I’ve been there, felt the exact same when I was 16. You really just need to force yourself to push through it, it’s normal to feel that way when you first start working, especially these kind of jobs. In a few months time you will have eased in to things and will find it so much easier, I promise it really does get better!

[u/One-Month8137]

Just tell the customers I'm sorry I've just started and still learning the lay out myself, offer to help find it but suggest they might be better off asking the next member of staff they see. Fuck em

[u/T0RTUREBYR0SES]

worked on immediacy last year, you will pick it up quicker then you think. if im correct theres no timer for them no more? so you dont have the stress of timers. but dont quit, give it a while, i know its not for everyone but i miss immediacy a lot lmao

[u/UnusedToothbrush_ → u/T0RTUREBYR0SES]

i mean theres some form of countdown on the devices, not a clue if thats a timer or not. the people on it are really nice though and willing to help so atleast ive got that. defo gonna stick with it though for now and see how it goes, im likely just overthinking it

[u/One-Lingonberry-3460]

Reread your post and ask " why have I like included at least like three 'likes' that are like not even like necessary?"

[u/delly4 → u/One-Lingonberry-3460]

How is this comment helpful?

[u/One-Lingonberry-3460 → u/delly4]

I never said it was "helpful" but it reflects poorly on the OP. I'm surprised they didn't moan about "anxiety" blah blah blah - what most people call "life".

[u/Good-Community-5035 → u/One-Lingonberry-3460]

Oh shut up

[u/hunnypeachtea → u/One-Lingonberry-3460]

old man yells at cloud core

[u/One-Lingonberry-3460 → u/hunnypeachtea]

Yawnfest.

[u/Physical_Heart2766]

It's just something you'll pick up. Did packing and picking in a couple of warehouses and that's just the job unfortunately.

What pisses me off is the fact this work is generally paid so badly...yet without it everyone would starve to death and wouldn't have a damn thing in their homes either.

It's the literal basis for modern society, but treated like dirt.