A lot of women didn't buy the FFF, either, like me (the original poster). I wanted to work, not go outside and play horseshoes as a "team building" activity. I wasn't a crabass about it, I had fun (hey, it was summer and they were paying me), but I didn't respect it much. I still want to work while I'm there. And, all things considered, I like what I do and would like to keep my job. I hate to say that this is a good thing in any way, but it will be interesting to see how things change over the next few years culture-wise i.e. if those with more education and experience are rewarded instead of those who are "friends" with their ETL. (Life Hack: If they won't help you hide a body, they aren't really your friend. In fact, if they don't even say "I'm sorry for your loss" when you have a close death in your family? Start wondering if they are worth your time, ETL or not.)
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Dr. Fatts - you got burned for about 1,700 touchdowns. Shake it off? Change your handle to T-Swift.
Target.com sucks. Everyone who works there has Amazon Prime, no joke.
I enjoy working at Target.com. First and last, it's a business. My priority is the customer because they pay my bills. I've known and are working with mostly wonderful people, and I consider it a bonus if they're friendly to me, if not, I shake it off like an NFL cornerback being burned for a touchdown, shsst happens, I'm ready for the next phone call, the next play. Viva La Target.com!
I hate to break it to you guys, but work is not supposed to be the end all be all of your life. It's supposed to be a place where you go do a job and they give you a paycheck. If you happen to make friends, that's a bonus, but it's not a requirement that your place of employment provide friends for you.
Not sure what FFF has anything to do with developing real friendships. Colleagues get together to break away from mundane daily routines. If you are or are not able to make real friendship, that's personal thing.
I have a ton of friends from my 3 years at Target HQ. Still see about a dozen people on a regular basis 2 years after leaving. Sorry you guys had trouble developing real relationships.
Good post, the OP... No loyalty, no real friendship, personal interest rules the game at Target. People will be FFF with you only if they perceive the relationship will help them with their goals.