(Not in Chicago just put that to avoid persecution) I used to love this job. Thought I would be working here til retirement. Now I dread the thought. The job consumes you and you are only as good as your last month. They are always adding more duties to managers already loaded plate. Lots of exta computer assignments keep being added while also being told you need to be out selling most of the time. They dont trust their employees. Leads to a lot of extra work at home to keep up. Not a good job for people that value time with families. There is understandably a lot of turn over with GMs. For a company that has been around since the 70s with 1,000s of employees its rare to find many people even with 5 years of service. That says a lot. You can literally see the GMs around you age like a president does. This job is a good stepping stone for better jobs because you will learn a lot. Use it to broaden your resume just get out before you lose too much of yourself. If you get the wrong DM, your life will be hell and your ability to lead will be a joke. It can be a very toxic work environment where you do not feel safe and the bullying and harrasment leaves you feeling helpless. Part timers are used as spies which makes them feel like they are the manager. Any report to HR is immediately given to the DM so you are stuck until you find something new. Just keep your head down and your mouth shut. Therapy has helped but why should that be a requirement to work somewhere?
