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Supermarket Stories: Mr. Quarters
Today was a typical Sunday at the supermarket: insanely busy. However, I was quick to get people in and out of my line. When the lines are long, the only thing to do is keep my head down and establish...
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I’m Hanging Up My Apron
After 12 years of of working at the supermarket, I’ve decided to call it quits. I came to the realization last week that working a full-time job, being a part-time graduate student and working...
View ArticleSupermarket Stories: The Curious Case Of Facial Hair
I’ve been working part-time at my local supermarket for nearly 11 years. I started off as a bagger and moved up to cashier. It’s provided me with a decent amount of income and benefits throughout high...
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I just got in from a late night at the supermarket, so I thought now would be the perfect time to share another supermarket story. Nearly five years ago, I set off to work and moved at a feverish pace...
View ArticleSupermarket Stories: Silly Crackhead, Trix Are For Kids
As I write this, I’m enjoying a bowl of Fruit Loops. And as I stare into my bowl of colorful, crunchy goodness, I can’t help but think of the time I had a run-in with a crackhead over a box of Trix...
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Supermarket Stories: Jack Daniels
Almost all of my shifts at the supermarket are six hours. To kill the time I regularly engage customers in conversations about a variety of subjects – music, dating, the stock market, and, sometimes,...
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Supermarket Stories: Super Bowl Syndrome
I’m on my second break at the food store. Why two breaks you ask? Because three employees called out and I agreed to stay an extra two hours. Since I’m working eight hours, I get a second 15-minute...
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What fear have you conquered?
What fear have you conquered? We all get nervous or apprehensive about doing something because of fear. So, which one (or ones) have you conquered? Read on for my thoughts on this question, and feel...
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