Just clocked out of Walmart for the last time after working here since November 2024. This was my first job actually, so I didn’t expect leaving to feel as weird as it did. It was originally supposed to be just a stepping stone to gain experience. And it still kinda is, just didn’t expect to stay this long.
I originally wanted to move up and become a TL. Didn’t get it the first time, and that’s actually what made me start looking at other jobs. Later, again, one of my TLs left, I applied for her position, didn’t get that one either. Then eventually, I got an offer elsewhere that paid much better and decided it was time to go.
Funny enough, once I put my notice in, I had multiple people trying to convince me to stay. Even during my final shift, two managers tried one last time to get me to reconsider lol. One of my coworkers asked if I was actually leaving, and when I said yes he just went, “we’re so fucked.” I genuinely didn’t realize how much people valued having me on the team until I was leaving.
Believe it or not, I actually had a pretty good experience here overall. There was plenty of bullshit, obviously, it’s Walmart, but I met people I genuinely care about, became good at my job, and learned a lot about myself. I’m leaving without any resentment. I’m just ready to try something new.
The weirdest part is how anticlimactic leaving a job is. There’s no graduation or real finale. You just clock out one last time, say goodbye, and that’s it. Almost two years of your life just… ends with pressing a button.
I feel a little guilty leaving everyone while they’re understaffed, especially because the team we have now is actually really good. But I know I have to do what’s best for myself too.
Good luck with the trucks, top stock, and zoning, boys. Not my problem anymore.