When should i ask for this "promotion"?

Question

im 16 and i work at kroger, when i got hired she was planning to hire me as a bagger, but i asked her if i could be a cashier when she had a position open and she said she actually had one open at the moment, but right now she needs baggers so i would have to be a bagger for a few weeks until she hired some more baggers then i she'd train me as a cashier....she has cashier positions open but she needs to hire baggers first so it's not like the position isn't open...ok so it's been 2 weeks and she hasn't said anything about it and im not sure if i'll ever get moved up so when should i ask her? a month? she said a few weeks and im confused on how long that would be, thanks

Answer 1

I agree, Dont give an attitude or else it wont happen. Bosses can make u or break u.

Tell her I am following up to see where she is on her hiring decision. With the bad economy, companies are cutting down and that might be the reason for her not to hire baggers. She is making do with what she has. In that way, she looks good to her boss. Its all dirty politics.

If you think u can handle cashier and bagging both. offer that idea. She might like it if she has the confidence in you.

Answer 2

I agree that "a few weeks" is more likely along the lines of 4-6 weeks.  If after 6 weeks you have not heard anything from your manager, then I would suggest scheduling a short meeting with her.  By scheduling a meeting (instead of just barging in and telling her that you want to talk) you are demonstrating that you respect your manager's time.  Between now and then be sure that you do your current job and do it WELL.  If you want to be promoted to a "higher" position, you have to demonstrate that you can carry out your current duties efficiently and in a courteous fashion.  Remember that you are in a customer service field.  Stand out from others in your position by being a shining example of what good customer service is all about!  Try to find ways to  go the extra mile every chance you get.  It will go a long way in building your case with your manager.  

Also, if you are denied your promotion it is important to remember that you were hired as a bagger, and, according to your own statement, that was the initial plan in your manager's eyes all along.  Now, I don't know if things have changed or not, but when I was in your exact same position (many years ago) you had to be 18 to even be a cashier at a grocery store.  Perhaps that is not the case any longer, but you may want to check into that as well.

Remember that if you are denied the promotion to ask why and see if there are any areas that you can improve on to help you secure the position in the future.  Check back with your manager every 3 months or so to let her know that you are still interested in the cashier position.

Good luck!  

Answer 3

It never hurts to ask.  She may think you are happy where you are.  The key is to not be offensive.  Just ask where she's at on hiring more people cause you would really like to move up to cashier.  Don't yell at her or get an attitude because then I can almost promise it wont happen.  I would take a few weeks as meaning 4 - 6.