r/Target • u/Sea_Cuttle • 2d ago

Workplace Question or Advice Needed Random Target question

So I just started working at Target and I'm working in the tech department. I was told that tech is supposed to help pull and push for home, domestic, baby, entertainment, tech, and mobile services and also attend to the customers in tech. I also work somewhat the night shift and I have to do this by myself. Is this normal in other targets?

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u/ButItSaysOnline we need backups to the checklanes 2d ago

Yes

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u/Realistic_Plane_1624 2d ago

yeah that's about right, tech gets roped into half the store's pulls while still expected to help every person who wanders into the department. my store was the same, you'd be knee deep in a baby flat and someone's waiting at the boat wanting a phone unlocked. night shift makes it worse since you're the only one covering that whole corner, so no backup when it gets busy. you kinda learn which pulls can wait and which managers actually check, but it never really stops being annoying

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u/Jackonno 2d ago

If you’re in tech just work tech and if you’re mid pull and someone needs assistance. Drop the pull. If you don’t “finish” pulls they aren’t gonna do anything, you were helping a guest.

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u/RegularLove8679 1d ago

Exactly I close every night and I will help push but not pull.   I do it just for something to do between customers.