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The World of Retail – What I’ve Learned in the Past Year

The World of Retail – What I’ve Learned in the Past Year

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Believe it or not, my “temporary” gig at the big-box home improvement store (the blue one) is still ongoing, and I’m coming up on my one-year anniversary in the back areas as an RTM (“Return to Manufacturer”) Clerk.  I’m in charge of trying to obtain credit on anything and everything that you – the general public – bring back to the store for a refund (among many of my other responsibilities, such as dealing with all HAZMAT, sending appliances and…

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The World of Retail: How’s it Going?

The World of Retail: How’s it Going?

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As I have written about in previous articles, I am spending the summer as a seasonal employee for a big-box home improvement store (the blue one) in the “inside seasonal” section of the store.  I assist customers with their purchases of everything from lawn chemicals and bug killer to lawn mowers, trimmers, air conditioners, and air filters. Yes, it’s a busy section – and a busy time of the year.  Veterans of the store refer to the summer season as…

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Restaurant “Do’s” and “Don’ts”: The Customer Edition

Restaurant “Do’s” and “Don’ts”: The Customer Edition

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I’d like to think that I’m a writer who will bring you both sides of the story.  Following my post Monday on the things I dislike about waiters and waitresses (click here to catch up), I thought it only fair to talk about the folks who patronize restaurants and diners all over the area.  I’ve seen some of you out there, and believe me, you’re no picnic when it comes to serving.  Trust me when I tell you that –…

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