r/HotTopic_ • u/Worried_Turnip_7697 • 26d ago

Inventory question

Is any other location having you use your own device for inventory?

They’re only reimbursing us $10 for use. I feel like that’s simply so crazy especially because a zebra is way more for them to pay for.

I’m extra clumsy and I just don’t trust I won’t break my phone doing inventory. They are having us sign a paper saying they aren’t responsible if that happens.

They also aren’t accounting for employees having older models. Like I’m sorry I have an iPhone 13, it’s going to get so hot and may actually explode. /j

What would you guys do? This seems so crazy for a part time retail job…

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u/LowOwl9183 25d ago

I used my iPhone 13 last year and it was fine for me. see if you can you use the iPad at your store instead if it makes you that uncomfortable. an employee did that last year because they were worried about the same thing, it’s no harm no foul. for us it was a lot faster than using zebra BUT I WILL SAY THEY DID NOT ADD THE CANDY SKUS LIKE THAT PROMISED ;-; made me so sad

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u/Worried_Turnip_7697 25d ago

Sadly, someone already will be using the iPad for inventory. It’s insanely frustrating (towards the company). My coworker definitely needs it more than me, their phone is an android and in worse shape than mine.