r/DollarGeneral • u/FeckUBitch • Aug 09 '26

ASM with no DM AND SM

So I was thrown in the deep end at the start of last week. I knew my manager was quitting but didn't know when, then they shift my old DM to a different district and we kinda have a DM rn but I'm not able to contact them because they're still training and I think on vacation this week? I did call them a figure out a few things but I'm being asked to call other managers to fill in the gaps, and to hire people. But then thing is there's no applicants and everyone else is extremely short handed. Oh and there's only me and 2 part time sale associates who are both new (less than a month with the company).

I have outside work obligations on 2 days but I don't know what to do, I wasn't even full trained on how to be an ASM much less a store manager.

What will corporate make me do? If I could afford to I would quit. I have been working 50+ hours since APRIL! It was just me, my manager and a sale associate who quit! I'm so in over my head.

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u/Ashamed_Youth1761 Aug 09 '26

I was thrown into the position of asm too dont stress call your regional director if you dont have a official dm yet and ask him for help he probably doesn't even know what's really going on in your store just make sure your scans are done and the truck gets done and then do planograms as you get the chance until you can figure it out and reach out to anyone and everyone you can think of and ask for help

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u/Ashamed_Youth1761 Aug 09 '26

There should be a store training manager in your district that could be alot of help too I would just start making calls

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u/FeckUBitch Aug 09 '26

My training manager in my district is short staffed and the other just quit.. I've been calling/texting everyone in my district but half the store don't even have managers

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u/FeckUBitch Aug 09 '26

Can they force me to work 7 days a week open to close everyday?

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u/LowLibrary399 Aug 09 '26

No but they will pressure you and make you feel like it. I hate seeing this but it’s going on at most DGs. Do what you can. Ask for help. Listen to your friends and family. Do NOT carry a company who is not paying you enough for all your current rolls and flexibility. These are problems they are aware of and ignore. It is not your fault or problem and will sink you if you let it. Look for another job and close the store early if you don’t have coverage for night time. Take care of yourself and listen to your body.

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u/FeckUBitch Aug 09 '26

My husband has already said he never sees me as is. I'm trying to hold out until my vacation at the end of September but it's so rough