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Monday, July 22, 2013

Cashier Rant

So as a young struggling adult I found myself needing some additional income.  Unfortunately my artwork has brought in little coin so I was forced to head out and get a 2nd job!  Given my availability I didn't have many options.  I'm not certified in anything and jobs such as doctor's office receptionist now require certifications at most places so they don't have to deal with training. 

So reviewing my options the only thing I figured I could get into was working at a store.  I still kept some standards and refuse to do fast food.  Ideally I would have liked to work in a clothing store so I could get a nice discount on developing my wardrobe.  However I've ended up in a chain store cashiering.  I must admit that I like this store better than the previous store I worked for.  The management here is so much better and don't make me dread going to put in 5 hours after I've already done 8 hours at my main job.

There is one thing however that remains the same...CUSTOMERS.  Some customers are a dream!  They are so friendly, helpful and efficient that I can't help but smile and thank them along with any price adjustments they may advise me of.  But then there are those customers that make me wish I had been smarter with the path I choose to lead myself down.  So I decided to put together a list of things to think about for the next time you visit a cashier, which due to our consumer lifestyles in this country it is quite often!

Without further ado:

  1. Reply to the cashiers greeting.  As a cashier we speak to 100 people or more a day, we are tired of saying hello but we still do it and it would be nice for you to reply.
  2. Space.  Be aware of the customer in front of you and don’t crowd them or the payment tablet.
  3. Reusable bags.  This should be the first thing you give me.  Don’t allow me to pack 3 bags and then say ‘oh I have reusable bags’
  4. Go backs. It is ok to change your mind about a product but try to limit how many items you pick up and then decide not to get.  You shouldn’t be returning half your items to me.
  5. Clearance.  Expect that items are priced as marked.  Other customers may have put the item in the 75% off section; sorry about that but there is nothing we can do about that.  There are also price scanners throughout most stores.
  6. Sales.  Sometimes you have to buy a certain number of items to get a discount or one free or whatever. Be sure to read the sign carefully.  As a cashier I don’t know every sale.  If you read the sign you can follow it correctly and save us all the time and the hassle.
  7. Packing your cart.  At most stores customers put their own bags into the carts.  At all the stores I have worked in there is very limited amount of space.  Once you are done loading the belt and you are the current customer take your cart to the end and start putting the bags into your cart as to not delay the cashier with ringing your items.
  8. Coupons.  Don’t put coupons on the individual items.  Give them to me before or after, let me know you have them and don’t swipe your credit card before giving me coupons.
  9. Payment.  If you are done loading pull out your wallet.  Have your card ready or your coin purse out if you are they type of person who wants to give exact change. 
  10. Declined credit cards. Cashiers only know that the card was declined. I don’t know why. I don’t know your limit. I don’t know anything other than that it was declined.
  11. Product questions should be asked to the sales floor team.  They have the tools to see if there is more stock.  They can also check other stores.  They can also tell you about the product and help you decide if it is best for you.  As a cashier I have no visibility to what is in stock or the other items we carry that are similar nor can I check another location.
  12. Get off your phone!  Its rude.  I can't greet you.  I can't ask you bagging instructions.  I can't tell you your total.  If I ask all these things and ignore that you are on the phone I feel rude and that is very rude of you to make me feel rude!
  13. Take the ear buds out.  See number 12!
  14. Control your children.  I don't mean their crying because I understand that is sometime uncontrollable.  You can however stop them from climbing on everything.  Stop them from pulling items off the shelf.  Stop them from pounding on the pay machine.  I love kids I don't want to sound mean.  But I hate telling other peoples kids not to do something!
  15. Know that sometimes your attitude reflects on the cashier.  We have to deal with so many different people and attitudes.  One person wants the bags packed while another wants one item per bag while another person wants no bags.  If you have a special request just let us know nicely and we will oblige.  And be nice just for the heck of it!
After all that I will conclude with knowing that I am a nice person/cashier.  There are cashiers who hate their job and don't want to be there.  Your attitude can change that.  For some they are just grumps! (I hate grumps)  The best remedy I've found for grumps is to kill them with kindness.

I do hope you will consider some of this.  Even if you just pick one and start to work on it.
Thank you!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

My first youtube video! Whats in my purse!?!

Good Morning!  Check out my first youtube video and let me know what you think!  Share subscribe & like because there is no harm in doing that! :)

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

This or That?

Tag!  I tag you to do this challenge.  Leave me a link to your blog or video so I can check out your favorites!

Makeup:

blush or bronzer.  BLUSH
lip gloss or lipstick.  LIP GLOSS
eye liner or mascara.  MASCARA
foundation or concealer.  CONCEALER
natural or color eyeshadow.  NATURAL
pressed or loose eyeshadow.  PRESSED
brushes or sponges.  This is a hard one because I just started using the beauty blender and I love it!  I've never used a brush to apply foundation.

Nails:

OPI or china glaze.  MILANI
long or short.  SHORT
acrylic or natural.  NATURAL
brights or darks.  BRIGHTS
flower or no flower.  NO FLOWER

Body:

perfume or body splash.  BODY SPLASH
lotion or body butter.  BODY BUTTER
body wash or soap.  BODY WASH.
lush or other bath company.  OTHER

Fashion:

jeans or sweat pants.  JEANS
long sleeve or short.  SHORT
dresses or skirts.  DRESSES
stripes or plaid.  STRIPES
flip flops or sandals.  SANDALS
scarves or hats.  SCARVES
studs or dangley earrings.  STUDS
necklaces or bracelts.  NECKLACE
heels or flats.  FLATS
cowboy or riding boots.  RIDING BOOTS
jacket or hoody.  JACKET
f21 or charlotte russe.  FOREVER 21
abercrombie or hollister.  NEITHER
saks 5th or nordstrom.  NEITHER

Hair:
curly or straight.  I LOVE CURLY HAIR.
bun or ponytail.  BUN
hair spray or gel.  HAIR SPRAY
long or short.  LONG
light or dark.  I LOVE DARK HAIR.
side swept or full bangs.  SIDE SWEPT
up or down.  DOWN

Random:

rain or shine.  SHINE
summer or winter.  SUMMER
fall or spring.  SPRING
chocolate or vanilla.  CHOCOLATE
east or west coast.  WEST COAST

If you have any questions about my answers just ask! :)

Thursday, March 21, 2013

TheStyleSupreme: New Ross Dress for Less finds and a Giveaway!

TheStyleSupreme: New Ross Dress for Less finds and a Giveaway!: You guys probably remember all of the excitement I had last year when Louisville got its first Ross Dress for Less store, right? Well, I&...

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Family

The word family means different things to all of us. I can't help but think that the world these days has really lost it. They have no values or morals and I believe that's why there is such chaos going on in the world.

Why is it that people are so quick to hop in bed? It takes ONE time to make a baby. So if you just meet someone and have sex within a short period of time how well do you know them? If a baby was conceived do you know what kind of parent that person will be?

Also why are so many people willing to have sex with someone they know is committed to someone else. Most men chase sex so ladies don't get caught up in that. Respect yourself and value yourself. If your not waiting until marriage at least be committed to a person before you lay down with them.

This is a drop topic with a lot of opinions I'm sure. What do you all think?