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gimmethesimplelife
2-11-21, 1:42pm
I received my first formal performance related feedback at the grocery store - exceeds expectations. There were a few areas of improvement and a few suggestions but WOW!!!
At my age I'm so grateful to have been given this chance outside of hospitality. I'm going to continue to make the most I can of it. Rob
Nice. Hopefully it came with a raise!
gimmethesimplelife
2-11-21, 2:02pm
Nice. Hopefully it came with a raise!Another three months to go for that. But I'm not complaining as I'm doing better than I was at the Convention Center. Thanks for the kind words btw. Rob
Do the grocery stores in Phoenix still have to send people out each night, scouring the neighborhoods for stolen shopping carts?
Do the grocery stores in Phoenix still have to send people out each night, scouring the neighborhoods for stolen shopping carts?
"Borrowed" carts are a problem in many areas as mrocery any people are car-poor. Locally, a grocery store has finally posted a sign that states that if carts are removed from the parking lot, those responsible will be charged with theft. Not sure how one gets blood from a stone though. Still waiting for the first court ruling on this. Not sure how it can be resolved.
Teacher Terry
2-11-21, 2:29pm
Great news Rob!
Do the grocery stores in Phoenix still have to send people out each night, scouring the neighborhoods for stolen shopping carts?
What Alan probably meant to say was "Great news, Rob--glad your new job worked out so well!" At least I hope so.
Good for you, Rob! Sounds like a stable and fulfilling job. Glad for you.
gimmethesimplelife
2-11-21, 2:52pm
What Alan probably meant to say was "Great news, Rob--glad your new job worked out so well!" At least I hope so.This has been a running gag between myself and Alan for several years now. I'm sure he means well. Rob
This has been a running gag between myself and Alan for several years now. I'm sure he means well. RobOf course I wish you well, just curious whether your new responsibilities have changed your perspective on some things particular to your new industry. It's been years since you've opined on the subject.
frugal-one
2-11-21, 3:18pm
Glad to hear you found your "niche".
iris lilies
2-11-21, 3:56pm
"Borrowed" carts are a problem in many areas as mrocery any people are car-poor. Locally, a grocery store has finally posted a sign that states that if carts are removed from the parking lot, those responsible will be charged with theft. Not sure how one gets blood from a stone though. Still waiting for the first court ruling on this. Not sure how it can be resolved.
In Phoenix it’s ok to steal grocery carts.
At least, that is a popular narrative.
gimmethesimplelife
2-11-21, 3:59pm
In light of the fact that we have been losing quality members, I'm going to pass on commenting regarding shopping carts. There's been entirely enough friction around here. I'm choosing not to add to it. Rob
gimmethesimplelife
2-11-21, 4:00pm
To those of you posting supportive comments - Thank You! They mean a lot. Rob
That's good news, Rob! Glad to see you've found a vocation that's been good to you.
Not to pile on; just asking a general (if OT) question: Around here many of the places advise would-be "roamers" that the cart is (somehow) geofenced and will not roll if taken beyond the premises. I will admit to never having tested this in person but the claim seems dubious to me. Is advising that the cart won't work beyond a certain point "security theater" or is it an actual technology some places use?
iris lilies
2-11-21, 5:51pm
That's good news, Rob! Glad to see you've found a vocation that's been good to you.
Not to pile on; just asking a general (if OT) question: Around here many of the places advise would-be "roamers" that the cart is (somehow) geofenced and will not roll if taken beyond the premises. I will admit to never having tested this in person but the claim seems dubious to me. Is advising that the cart won't work beyond a certain point "security theater" or is it an actual technology some places use?
Yes, our grocery store carts have little locks on their wheels that lock into place when they go beyond the boundaries of the grocery store parking lot.
Yes, our grocery store carts have little locks on their wheels that lock into place when they go beyond the boundaries of the grocery store parking lot.
When we lived in the city ours did too. Occasionally we would find hand baskets on the street (not sure how that is more convenient than using a bag) so we would take them back with us.
rosarugosa
2-11-21, 6:19pm
Good work Rob! Glad this is going well for you.
A customer of ours from a supermarket came and claimed a cart of theirs that had somehow wound up in our store.
This reminds me of the time I went to BevMo and grabbed a cart in the middle of the lot on my way into the store. As I was standing in the checkout line I noticed it wasn’t a BevMo cart but had some random grocery store name I’d never heard of. I looked it up on google maps and learned that it was about 1 1/2 miles away.
Congrats, Rob! Feels so good to be appreciated at work!
iris lilies
2-12-21, 9:29am
Rob, our philosophical differences about grocery carts aside, it is great that you have found a job you like. People always need groceries, so this is a stable industry.
happystuff
2-12-21, 12:37pm
That's wonderful, Rob! So glad things are working out so well. Continued good luck!
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