You are supposedly getting wage reviews in August. This company struggles to find new help and finally realizes they are behind thier competitors in paying wages.
In other words we've been screwing you, the employees, for years because we're greedy b_$tards. Now all of a sudden you're valuable to us because the labor market is extremely tight and we now are forced to compete for workers. Sorry Hy-Vee, but too little too late. The work/life balance sucked along with your micro managing culture, and cheap a$$ pay. No matter how hard you worked, how organized and efficient you were, it was never enough. They wanted more..more..more. You're department or store results could be stellar but at the end of the inventory period you were made to feel small and under their thumb and could be crushed anytime they felt like it.
Area directors on up..ALL the way to the TOP, be more like a coach and offer encouragement. And I don't mean a Bobby Knight type of coach. Got it RE?
Sincerely,
A former employee putting my skills to work at one of your competitors. Feeling appreciated.