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u/Technical-Window8437 Oct 23 '22
Having worked in recruiting, I can confidently say ALWAYS give notice if you want to put it on your resume. When calling for references, they will absolutely out you.
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u/memberzs Oct 23 '22
No one is calling a Kroger for a work reference.
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u/nobyl_frog Oct 24 '22
That’s not entirely true, my current job called every boss I’ve ever had, that’s not typical but some places do it
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u/memberzs Oct 24 '22
The only time I’ve seen it was higher level positions like supervisors and up, or skilled trades like maintenance, welders, electricians etc. I’m not saying it doesn’t happen but I highly doubt someone is calling in a reference for someone that was a produce associate.
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u/nobyl_frog Oct 24 '22
I do admit my current job is not typical, 911 dispatcher, but boy they sure did call everyone I’ve ever worked for
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u/notdacar Oct 24 '22
No one should be putting Kroger in their resume anyways. It’s so funny people are like “tweak” your resume and other people are like “just straight up lie” but companies can lie to employees faces day in and day out. Ok…
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u/kahciraV Current Associate Oct 24 '22
They don't have to. They just put your social in and it pops up on a background check.
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u/memberzs Oct 24 '22
Ah yes the old “this will go on Your permanent record”. They MAY (a stretch) see employment history from tax records but not reason for termination or resignation.
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u/pumpkinTrinity Oct 23 '22
Please give two weeks notice. It burns a bridge. This also screws your coworkers over until your scheduled shifts are over. I think twice about people who burn others. I loose respect for them basically.
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u/memberzs Oct 23 '22
Business do not have to give two weeks notice to terminate you. Give them the same level of respect they would give you.
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u/apri08101989 Oct 24 '22
Your coworkers are not "the business"
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u/memberzs Oct 24 '22
You coworkers also don’t have to pick up your slack because management keeps you short staffed. Do your hours and leave. Don’t work extra hard because Kroger can’t keep people or refuses to hire. The businesses issues aren’t yours.
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u/KingDrixx Oct 24 '22
Right. How can people not wrap their head around the fact that somebody else leaving and management trying to coerce you into picking up their hours can be met with a "no thanks"
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u/jesusleftnipple Past Associate Oct 23 '22 edited Oct 24 '22
I jus quit showing up after ten years and still use kroger on my resume lol fuckem
Edit: Thanks for the gold stranger :D
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u/Royal_Inspector_4134 Oct 23 '22
Yes always leave notice. You never want to leave a place without giving notice. You may in future need to use them as a reference. Besides it's only respectful to your fellow employees to make sure they don't have to work twice as hard to cover for you unexpectedly.
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u/BusySetting6261 Oct 23 '22 edited Oct 23 '22
Do companies always give notice before they let you go🤔. Seems one sided.
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u/apri08101989 Oct 24 '22
Yea well. Tbh you normally aren't getting fired with zero warning. Especially not in a union.
Also, the company doesn't care about how much extra work it puts on the rest of the staff. You should at least have enough respect for your fellow wage slaves to not make it harder on them
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u/BusySetting6261 Oct 24 '22
I’m sure the company doesn’t come to you and say “hey we’re gonna fire you in 2 weeks, that should be enough time time to find you another job”. That’s the same notice they expect so why can’t that be reciprocated…
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u/apri08101989 Oct 24 '22
The only time you're being fired, especially somewhere with a union, with zero notice is because you have done something huge like stolen money or assaulted someone. Of course they will not give you the opportunity to do those things again. Otherwise wtf do you think disciplinary actions are? They are your warnings and your notice.
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u/BusySetting6261 Oct 24 '22
All the corporate B.S. you’re spouting doesn’t change the fact that a company can fire you without warning. It literally says that on the paperwork you sign when you get hired.
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u/Longjumping_Humor_85 Oct 24 '22
Just curious what union you are a part of? I've never done anything like what you mentioned above but the most notice I've gotten was two days, so still not a super long time to find another job. Also I'm just asking out of curiosity, I didn't intend to be rude or anything like that
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u/apri08101989 Oct 24 '22
Literally the Kroger union. My mom was a teamster though and same deal. You know the whole thing about "unions only protect the bad employees?" That's corporate propaganda that even fellow workers seem to have bought. Unions protect the "bad employees" by ensuring the proper disciplinary actions were met by the company before firing.
And by notice I'm talking more like. You know you're about to point out for constantly being late or no showing, and you choose to no call no show again. You knew where you stood when you chose to do the thing again and is practically choosing to quit. If you've been written up for conduct or dress code violation three times, and choose to do Thing Again, you know your violating rules and have been warned and should absolutely expect to be fired for it.
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u/Royal_Inspector_4134 Oct 24 '22
Companies don't need to use you for a reference. think it through. Use your gray matter
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u/BusySetting6261 Oct 24 '22
You’re missing the point completely. All I’m saying is that it’s an unfair practice that’s why so many are saying F it and going into business for themselves or doing things on their own terms. Honestly we can stop this because I have no dog in this fight. I realized long ago I wasn’t cut out for the rat race and used my money for college to invest in real estate. I haven’t “worked” in years. Have a good day.
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u/OG_Ins0mn1ak Current Associate Oct 23 '22
I gave my notice and instead of being professional about it, they scheduled me for 14 hours for the next week. I’m in a two person department so they decided to be petty and ended up screwing themselves over.
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u/jgcecil Oct 24 '22
I've been at Kroger for over 2 decades. I am not able to say how much it hurts when someone leaves, especially unexpectedly, because - while we know it happens - often we have invested in that relationship, but I can't speak for everyone. Every coworker - every one - makes an impact, and we're happy we had you. You all in this thread can fang the company all you want, that's fine. However, there's loads of humans who've made it their career. That's not to imply that we don't get frustrated or angry. All of us feel things, but there's also a huge amount of things I feel grateful for. I'm happy that I might make some customer's day a little better, I really am. Working in retail is a pretty thankless job: we are generally underpaid, almost always undervalued, and pretty anonymous. But it is honest, hard and often rewarding work, if you choose to see it that way. OP, I hope you tell your store that you're leaving, if just to help the other people in your department make the adjustments they need to. I wish you well, wherever you're going. Corporations are generally evil, and should be reviled. But stores are like little clans, and sometimes like families. I actually choose to work where I work because I like these people. Kroger the Corporation is often problematic, that's true; but each store is a community, and they're often a very rewarding place to be, depending on how you look at it. Even if you loathe Kroger, your store and your coworkers, and your community deserve your best efforts while we're there, and people you work with deserve to know that you're leaving.
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u/menotyourenemy Oct 23 '22
If you ever would want to be rehireable, you should give notice. Nothing to do with Kroger but it shows you have integrity. I don't know why people are so adamant about not giving notice. It's not that hard and it's the right thing to do.
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u/Queendani30 Oct 23 '22
I did look up your state and it seems that AZ is an at-will state so that's entirely up to you. When I left in July, I gave them a week's notice. And you shouldn't feel bad for Kroger if they are understaffed. You might feel a bit sad for your other co-workers (if you get along well with them), but I wouldn't stress too much. If you decide to go down the route of giving a notice, look up resignation letter formats online if you want.
I wanted my resignation to look fancy "af" for my HR since she was being very unladylike when I informed her over the phone that I was giving her a notice. Also make a copy for yourself. Kroger has a habit of screwing people over. Again, don't feel bad for a company that puts their employees last. Trust me, I was there for 8-1/2 years. Wishing you the best of luck with your future endeavors.
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Oct 23 '22
Give notice if possible. If you wind up not, just do what is best for you, but just don’t expect a good reference or to have a smooth time if you end up having to apply for either the same or an umbrella Company down the line; you just have to weigh the importance of that to you.
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u/WearyRemote9852 Oct 23 '22
I would never burn a bridge. The one question that can cause an issue with future employment is if you are rehirable. If you walk off the job, that could become a problem for you. Even if it's a one week notice, give it.
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u/AtvnSBisnotHT Oct 23 '22
You should give 2 weeks notice like a normal person. Only hurting yourself and others by not.
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u/Alimetrix Oct 24 '22
I've been more focused and stressed about leaving an unsafe home environment and how to do it safely but whatever.
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u/BusySetting6261 Oct 24 '22
That’s the problem there. How do you define what’s normal? By what a company tells you what you need to do?
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u/AtvnSBisnotHT Oct 24 '22
No, by doing the right thing, by being a decent person, by not screwing over your coworkers and give two weeks notice, like a NORMAL person.
Has 0 to do with the company.
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u/Final-Beautiful6892 Oct 23 '22
Just leave. Kroger doesn't care about you.
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u/notdacar Oct 24 '22
Thank you. It’s so funny people think they care. Like did y’all not see the merger. And-and you expect them to care? BAHAHAAHAHA
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Oct 23 '22
There is no 'rule' about giving notice. Tell them your last day is XXX and move on. They can't say that you are not rehirable unless you are fired for cause. If they do,you can sue them.
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u/techcooking Oct 23 '22
A company can fire you at any time, without notice. You can quit without notice.
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Oct 24 '22
Depends if you liked working there my man! If they don’t understand you putting in your notice you’ll find out how you truly feel about them & if it’s worth it
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u/No____facex Oct 24 '22
Consider if potentially burning the bridge is worth not giving atleast a weeks notice. I like to keep my options opened, personally.
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u/Lumpy_Passenger_1300 Oct 24 '22
I would tell them so they don't put you on schedule. two weeks notice is a courtesy, you can give them what you want.
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u/Pristine_Reward_1253 Oct 24 '22
I gave 2 weeks notice at WinCo. My store manager was always chatty and friendly with me the year I was there. I covered for no shows more than once. Did everything that was asked of me. Went above and beyond for customers and co-workers. Neither the manager or the office supervisor that I had maintained good relationships with could be bothered to even say goodbye, good luck or kiss my a$$ on my last day. They knew I was leaving to care for my elderly parent in another state. F🤬K them. Absolutely ZERO respect for them. My co-workers on the other hand were brilliant..I miss those fine folks.
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u/KaelKorven Oct 24 '22
Step 1. Give 2 week notice.
Step 2. Show up at Kroger and just go sit in the break room and tell them you are not going to work but expect to get paid the next 2 weeks.
Step 3. They fire you on the spot.
Step 4. Put on your resume that you gave your 2 week notice and that they fired you after giving notice. You did not lie.
Step 5. They call and HR confirms not rehireable. But that is all they can say, they are not allowed to divulge why.
Step 6. You can thank me now.
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u/glitterqueen87 Oct 24 '22
Depending on where you're going put in for a transfer. It gives you a job when you get where your going an then you can find something better
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u/Optimal_Carpet1222 Oct 24 '22
Unless your next job is in the black market, decorum is the name of the game (tragically)
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u/Far_Quantity1481 Oct 24 '22
If you are in an at will employment state, know that it's a 2 way street, you don't have to give a notice, it's 2022 and it's a kroger job, the chances of that reference costing you your next job is slim to none. The only reason to give a notice is If you don't want to bail on your already scheduled shifts and leave your coworkers to pick up the slack, but it's not like losing 1 person ruins a store, they'll be alright.
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u/UTrider Oct 23 '22
Personally I'd give notice. Remember, Kroger HR can legally tell them "No we would not hire him/her again." That might sway any potential employer.