Anyone Full-Time At Target?

[kumash]

The reason why I ask is because my DH is seriously considering quitting his current job he's had for four years and applying for a full-time position with Target.

He's been with a huge corporation for four years and has been treated terribly (no promotions as promised, and pathetic pay raises). He's fed up with it, and wants to get out. The field he's in (TV advertising) doesn't have any open jobs where we live, much of that can be contributed to the small TV market we live in.
Long story short, he wants a supplemental job while he starts up his own TV advertising business from home. Target seems to be a good choice. I'd like to know what their benefits are like, because as of right now we are on DH's big corporate benefits, which are very good for what little we pay.

Also, anyone know how much Target pay starts at? I realize this might vary across the states, but any figures would help. DH is hoping maybe for a management job because he's older, responsible, and professional.

Any insight would help! DH will be applying this weekend, and I'm sure there are some fellow DISers who work full-time at Target.

Thanks so much!

 

[AKL_Megs]

I do.

It's not often that they hire for team leaders, and when they do, people who already work there are usually promoted long before anyone is even interviewed. Target is big on hiring internally and promoting team members. I honestly can not remember the last time we hired an outsider as a team leader - too much money to train people when someone when an existing team member knows 75% of everything a team lead knows.

PM me if you have any more questions about anything else, like salary or anything else, I don't feel comfortable posting too much here.

 

[weregoingtodw]

I have no idea about Target, but has he considered Starbucks? I'm not personally familiar with it, but a friend of mine worked there for awhile and they offer benefits to those who work 20 or more hours a week (and they get a free pound of coffee each week too! )

 

[kumash]

Hmmm. I couldn't really picture him working at Starbucks, but I know he'd love the free coffee perks! I think DH wants to avoid working in food service.

And, I should also add if anyone's not comfortable talking about Target in the thread, feel free to PM me. I can understand why you wouldn't want to divulge such information publicly.

Thanks!!

 

[weregoingtodw]

Hmmm. I couldn't really picture him working at Starbucks, but I know he'd love the free coffee perks! I think DH wants to avoid working in food service.

Don't blame him in the least! I can't imagine working food or retail, so I'm probably not much help. I only mentioned it because of the benefits.