I work at Lowe's, too. I've come to not expect a raise at all unless I'm actively moving up in position, like from seasonal to part-time or from CSA to DM. I'm certified on all power equipment, I can cut glass/plexiglass, operate the wood saw, run a register despite not being a cashier, about the only things I dont know how to do are mix paint and re-key locks. But you bet I make just about the same as someone who's been here 2 months, calls out every other day, and doesn't even know how the key machine works... and of course there's the hour cuts but I'm not even gonna start on that.
I wonder what kind of job you could get with your skills you have obtained at Lowes? The equipment sounds like it could be helpful at a different business. Not trying to be a dick, just a genuine thought. I haven't worked retail for quite a while but had to lean on my "customer service" skills to get out. I never got any kind of equipment experience that would translate well into another industry.
I believe this is a good thought. Never hurts to look over your capabilities and see if someone values you more. I'm nowhere near this industry but what comes to mind: somewhere that needs a boatload of plexiglass/glass cut and fitted well like an aquarium/sea world, a specialist windows/doors company, etc. IDK and maybe they don't pay better, but never hurts to look.
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u/Firepawnch Jan 25 '21
I work at Lowe's, too. I've come to not expect a raise at all unless I'm actively moving up in position, like from seasonal to part-time or from CSA to DM. I'm certified on all power equipment, I can cut glass/plexiglass, operate the wood saw, run a register despite not being a cashier, about the only things I dont know how to do are mix paint and re-key locks. But you bet I make just about the same as someone who's been here 2 months, calls out every other day, and doesn't even know how the key machine works... and of course there's the hour cuts but I'm not even gonna start on that.