What are some Walmart workers' horror stories?

I've heard that some Walmart workers in certain locations have to work in very poor working conditions. The stores might be under - staffed, so the remaining workers have to take on extra tasks like stocking shelves, cleaning, and cashiering all at the same time. This can be extremely overwhelming. Moreover, during busy seasons like holidays, the workload doubles but the pay doesn't increase proportionally.

I heard a story where a customer found a strange object in their purchased item. It was a small piece of metal in a box of cereal. When they went back to the store to complain, they had to deal with a lot of bureaucracy. The staff didn't seem to take it seriously at first, and it took a long time for them to finally offer some sort of compensation or apology.

One horror story could be long lines at the checkout. Customers might wait for ages with a full cart, especially during peak hours like weekends or holidays. It's really frustrating when you just want to get home quickly.

Well, I heard of a case where a customer took their car to Walmart Autocare for a simple oil change. But when they got the car back, there was a strange noise coming from the engine. Turns out, they had somehow loosened a bolt during the oil change process. Also, some people have reported that the staff at Walmart Autocare seemed very unprofessional. They were rude or not knowledgeable enough to answer basic questions about car maintenance.

One horror story could be about long lines at the Baypines Walmart with rude staff. Maybe customers had to wait for hours to check out and the employees were unhelpful, not answering questions or being impatient.

One horror story could be long lines at the TLE (Tire & Lube Express) with really slow service. Customers end up waiting for hours just to get a simple tire change. It's frustrating when you have other things to do and are stuck there.

There was a case where a customer got a car battery from Walmart. They installed it in their vehicle, but it turned out to be defective. The car wouldn't start at all, and when they tried to get a refund or exchange, they faced a lot of red tape. They had to jump through hoops to prove that the battery was bad, which was really frustrating and took a lot of their time.

One horror story could be constantly being short - staffed. You end up having to cover multiple departments all by yourself. It's exhausting and there's no way to keep up with all the tasks like restocking, helping customers, and cleaning. Another could be dealing with really difficult customers who are rude and demanding all the time, and management doesn't always back you up.

One horror story is about the long hours. Workers are sometimes made to work back - to - back shifts with very little break time. It's exhausting and can lead to burnout. For example, a cashier might have to stand for 8 - 10 hours straight without proper rest.

There was a time when the cash register system at Walmart crashed. The cashier had no idea how to handle the situation. Customers were getting frustrated as the cashier had to manually write down prices and calculate totals. It was a total mess and took forever to get through the line.