An essay that I wrote

[Tuxedo Mark]

I wrote an essay about my experiences in dealing with customers while working at Jewel, back when I moved back to Illinois in late 2005 (I've since moved back to Florida).

If you want to read it, it's at:

http://www.fictionpress.com/s/2052498/1/

Comments are welcome.

[powerboy]

I often double bag (paper in plastic), the heavier items, if I can or if the bags are going to kinds heavy

[Mongo Skruddgemire]

The only time I ever ask for a paper bag is when I need one for herb drying...that or I need another playtoy for my cat.

My cat loves hiding in paper bags.

M

[RentalRacer]

Like many, my first job was as a "service" clerk in a grocery store..reading that was fun...it took me back in time 12 years. I remember all my little pet peeves. Well, except the "large order" one.....I spend about $100 a week...and its just for me.

I always hated the $400+ orders that the customer wanted bagged "light"...but of course..had to have double paper...

[BookstoreEscapee]

OT

The only time I ever ask for a paper bag is when I need one for herb drying...that or I need another playtoy for my cat.

My cat loves hiding in paper bags.

M

My cats love that too. But the crinkle-cat-bag and cat-tunnel meant for them to play with that they got for christmas, they don't want anything to do with. Last night my little girl was in the paper bag, I scooped her up and took her to the couch in the bag, and she stayed in there for 15 minutes licking herself - guess every girl needs her own private bath once in a while!

[Knightmare]

My cat loves hiding in paper bags.

M

What a coincidence! So do I! I love hiding in paper bags. I'll jump in one, poke my head out, look around... and then remember I live alone. No one can see me having fun. Ah well.

[BookstoreEscapee]

What a coincidence! So do I! I love hiding in paper bags. I'll jump in one, poke my head out, look around... and then remember I live alone. No one can see me having fun. Ah well.

Set up a webcam...then we can all watch you

[AFpheonix]

Pretty much a good essay with the exception of one thing: The large order one. I don't know about you, but my mom had 6 kids altogether. She had to buy a lot of food to keep us all fed. She grew quite a bit in her garden, but we had to buy a lot too.

Parents don't have time to go to the store multiple times to buy small amounts. Just bag their stuff and go (unless, they not only buy a huge amount but then insist that you double bag in some funky fashion)

[Barefootgirl]

Sadly, my need to economise on my family's food spend has to take precedence over the bagger's sensibilities ! "Spending little bits here and there on food" is a good way to blow your budget to bits, sadly. I don't think i've ever bought two trolleys'-worth of stuff, though.

[purplecat41877]

Good story. By the way, I recently joined the site.