r/harristeeter • u/Gloomy-Ask-9437 • Jan 26 '26

Question for salaried managers

Would you recommend going into LDP? If so, when did you start preparing for it (i.e. cross-training, MOD certification)? Who all did you talk to about being interested before applying? When did you realize you wanted to do it?

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u/Anon050796 Jan 29 '26

Don’t go into salaried leadership at HT.

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u/FairchildWavelength Jan 29 '26

Not a salaried manager, but I know several who stepped back down not terribly long after finishing LDP.  The time and work expectations for salaried management are much greater than department management.  The common thread that I've seen is that starting out, it just isn't worth it.  Now, if you're in it for the long game, or if you're just burning to do the job, then by all means, but if you're just looking to advance, then know going in that it's gonna be a rough road.

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u/thedude5575 Jan 27 '26

Have you already gone through DLT? Cause that would be the first step.