I started as a regular associate working on the cash register for a few weeks before the Store manager had a conversation with my previous Manager over at the other company to find out about my work background, she pulled me aside and said she was going to make an opening so that I could become a store lead/visual merchandiser. As the weeks went on, I was getting to know my co-workers and making relationships with one another. About a month in I got the promotion and it was announced to all the employees in the store, many took it positively but others who were waiting for an opportunity took it negatively and tried to confront me about how and why I received the position. I simply told them if they wanted answers to go to the store manager and she could explain to them why I was given the opportunity. However, after a few months went by in my lead role I had a conflict with my store manager because whether I am a lead person or a regular employee I like to help everyone if I am not busy. I had worked with a group of individuals who