Why I left Hot Topic

[@rileytynan946]

i actually recently switched to HT because i had a toxic workplace previously. so far it seems really good and i’m praying something like this doesn’t happen. i was working as a dental assistant but the doctor asked me to kiss him for a raise. i left and immediately got hired at hot topic less than 24 hours later as an assistant manager.

[@alice_horror]

Hopefully it works out well for you and you have a good district manager! There are good ones out there, and the culture at HT was fantastic until my DM ruined it.

[@pinkgyaru._.]

How much do you make as an assistant manager?

[@cyclonecatastroph]

@@alice_horror HT steals art and other people's designs just like SHIEN, TEMU and Amazon. Knock-offs and fast fashion bs.

[@Raccoon_Chic]

I work in the warehouse industry so it’s a tad different than retail but I just had similar experience with a job that I quit a month ago . I got promoted to team lead earlier in the year after being there for 2 years and a few months later a new supervisor was hired and everything went down hill from there . I related so hard to you when you said the boss filling in didn’t seem to understand your position. That’s exactly how this new supervisor treated me and the company did nothing to solve the problem except blame me for how i was handling things . I’m starting a new job in a couple of days and I’m just excited to start fresh and be away from that place . I hope things are going well with you and you’ve found a better place to work at with more opportunity . Leaving a toxic environment is the best feeling .

[@alice_horror]

I'm so sorry you had to go through the same thing! I'm definitely doing much better at my new job and the company definitely cares way more than Hot Topic! My husband just walked out of his job at journeys too because of a similar situation!

[@Fireprincess38fox]

I'm here for the Tea

[@nightmime5810]

When I worked at hot topic they only cared about people having a rewards account and if we didn’t force absolutely everyone to create one we would get shamed and punished. Other things bothered me too but that’s the main thing I absolutely do not miss.

[@alice_horror]

UGH! They really started pushing that hard right before I left. It was disgusting how forceful they wanted us to be. Hell, I had a visiting manager(there to help out while my boss was on leave) try to tell one of my staff members to 'trick' minors into giving their personal info 🤮. My boss and I always told our staff that as long as we could see they were trying, that's what mattered. Some times people just don't want to sign up. I would rather have my customers come back than have the highest percentage in the district 🤷

[@nightmime5810]

@@alice_horror no literally! Like I don’t blame my store managers at all because they also hated it and we felt like we were harassing people. My managers were just trying to not get chewed out every time a higher up would stop by or look at the percentages. I got yelled at by so many people because they didn’t want to sign up. The managers even had us asking random people in the store if they wanted to get extra points by putting their phone number in for a strangers transaction! So many people complained about it which got my managers in trouble anyways.

[@angelicdragon7]

Good for you and hopefully the new job will bring more opportunity.

[@alice_horror]

It definitely already has! Week one and I'm already getting promoted to assistant manager! Just right timing ❤️

[@Raccoon_Chic]

Also HR for basically any company are there to protect the company , not the employees. It’s sad but true .

[@alice_horror]

I agree! Nothing showed me that more than what went down with my old boss!!

[@Jerichotnacage]

Aw, man, that's horrible. I don't like sharing my private life with anyone, but I do regret the time working at Hot Topic. While I must've enjoyed working with other managers, and associates at the store, the store manager, in my eyes, not so much. In fact, the reason why I am stating this is that one time, I received a written-up, and it turned out to be the worst experience that I've ever faced in the retail world. I was so down, I didn't want to continue being alive as wanted to take my own life, but I decided not to. I would deliver a rundown with my close friends & family, and they understood my perspective on what I was telling them. I understand that it was too much to put in detail, but they got my point, after all.

[@alice_horror]

I'm so sorry your experience was that horrible, they are definitely a strict company with policies and write ups ☹️ I'm thankful that i had such an amazing boss, and I don't regret working there. Watching our district manager literally take away all the things he was trying to do to make working easier for himself mentally was the hardest part of it all.

[@stewartmatthews1551]

But you know things will turn around Alice they always do I will be honest with you I am glad I got to know you you seem like a positive person

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Very sorry to hear that Alice it dose suck when you go threw that I remember a close co worker left my work place it was hard because she was awesome to work with she is kinda emo she likes girls only but we got along very well and she is very positive I miss her

[@alice_horror]

Sometimes I wish you could just take your favorite co-workers with you 😂😭 I would have followed my boss anywhere, he was amazing at his job and so fun to work with!

[@stewartmatthews1551]

@@alice_horror I understand Alice I wish I could too I work in a nursing home for 5 years and I work with teenager that are just as awesome I would could be there Friday I am 30 years old and already seeing these teens go threw so much you will find more people out there that are awesome too live you life because you have alot to live for

[@skxlter5747]

I prefer working at Walmart cap 2s team making 15 instead of retail at this place for 12 an hour js, like I mean it's annoying at times but oh well only in it for the money

[@Jessumica]

Boy have I got a story for YOU about horrendous termination conditions...

[@alice_horror]

Oh no! Feel free to share if you're comfortable with it! ❤️

[@Sanniz]

Sorry they treated your boss that way. Not fair at all. Hope you get a better future now without those toxic bosses. It wasn't your fault and it will be their losses in the end. Karma will speak one day.

[@laurenking1638]

sound like very cooperate base

[@rayrc9192]

My last paycheck was not even regular pay 70 twenty fast-food bum'd

[@SpookyKissesHaunts]

Can't wait till your next video!!!! Hope your doing ok!

[@alice_horror]

I promise it's coming soon!! ❤️ Managing the new job and schedule change has been a task and a half! Lol

[@SpookyKissesHaunts]

@@alice_horror I hope your new job is going well, retail is tough..... I'm so sorry

[@alice_horror]

@@SpookyKissesHaunts it's definitely a nice change!

[@SpookyKissesHaunts]

@@alice_horror as long as you are ok

[@skxlter5747]

I always wondered how working in a mall as like must've been stressful ASF on Saturdays

[@alice_horror]

Friday-sunday was murder lol. Mostly Saturday for sure, but Friday nights sucked too

[@skxlter5747]

@@alice_horror I love my local hot topics they all know me by now I must've bought like 30 tops from there by now lol but I never knew it was this stressful as I said I work in Walmart unloading trucks which is a messy physical demanding job but pays good. I always thought hot topic was a comfortable environment with all the dope merch around u n shit, hope ur in a comfortable job now and feeling in a good mental state ❤️

[@alice_horror]

​@@skxlter5747​ I'm doing much better now! I did a bit of job hopping, but found a way out of retail working with my old boss!! I'm planning on saying more in my next video but I'm having trouble coming up with rando video ideas lolol

[@ShumaiTheDetective]

I just wanted to say you look like live action Chloe Price from Life is Strange

[@wackytackycreepygirl2635]

I wonder if your dm is the same as mine am out of a store in Michigan I can’t wait to leave come may when I move

[@cyclonecatastroph]

I'm done with big businesses I'm looking to thrift and DIY my own shit from now on. Even Etsy is a shell of it's former self and gave into the corporate corruption and abuse that others do like Amazon and Ebay... :/ Besides if you consider yourself a true leftist and alt goth/punk/emo/scene then you would be supporting smaller businesses and thrift and DIY your own clothes.. :/ And if you're not a leftist then you're a poseur, completely miss the point of alt; fashion, culture, message and movements.

[@smithers7177]

Your there to work not to have people love you

[@centraltime3680]

you're*, you do not look intelligent trying to 'make a point' with improper grammar

[@SidVacant69]

U got ratio'd biatch.