In the summer of 2015 I started working for H-E-B grocery store. I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I knew that I was going to have to work hard and stay busy from seeing the other employees when I go just to shop. It was my first job, and I was excited to start making my own money that I could spend on whatever I wanted to. Showing up to work almost every day in the summer was hard sometimes, especially when I had morning shifts. Now I knew it was going to be rough, but I always tried to work hard and stay as happy as I could be. Some of my fellow employees felt differently though. I got along great with almost all of the other cashiers and baggers, but there was some that just refused to work. They could look busy, but in reality they weren’t working hard at all. At certain times the store got extremely crazy and we needed everyone to be working as efficient as they could. The cashiers are trained to go as fast and quickly as they can, and the baggers to bag everything properly …show more content…
Lot is where you go outside in the scorching heat, and you gather all of the shopping carts that are spread out in the parking lot. Two people are on lot at the same time, each getting one half of the store. You are on lot usually once a day during your shift, and it lasts for about an hour and a half or two hours. I never really minded lot, because I got out of the store and got to be outside away from the hecticness, and sometimes rudeness of the customers. The only thing I disliked about lot, is that if the person that was outside before you was lazy and didn’t do very good, then it makes your job extremely hard. The carts would be in the way of the parking spots, or some of the holders would be lined up with carts running into where you drive. But any time I was on lot, I made sure to work hard so that it would be easy for the next person in line. I know that that’s what I would want, so I tried my best to do
Although I was the youngest employee in our department, my coworkers treated me as an equal. I was part of the team that must work together in a fast pace, quick turn-around time to meet deadlines and occasionally working long hours finishing reports. It was the type of jobs that can make or break anyone brave enough to endure, and I am grateful for the experience. While employed in this job, I also grew as a person. I learned integrity is everything in regards to human interactions, as well as self-respect and respect for my co-workers. I learned to value time and prioritize my daily tasks. At the same time, I learned to be ready for any wrench thrown my way. The gradual maturity I gained at KPMG rises above all else. These are lifelong lessons I take with me every day of my life, and most importantly, these are the values that will not be taken away from
Coming into work one day, I knew something was wrong. When I saw long lines forming down each Isle, people complaining that the wait was too long, and register lights flashing for help. There were no head cashiers available or supervisors who knew anything about the front end. At that time I was the only cashier who had been there the longest, so I was asked to try and be head cashier for the day. I did, and I knew what I was getting myself into.
With hindsight comes insight. When looking back at experiences, connections, and meanings can reveal themselves to us. That then provides a greater depth of understanding for that experience, providing assurance of if we make good choices despite harsh judgment. In the essay “Working at Wendy’s”, the narrator Joey nurtures his understanding for what it means to work a low-end job and to understand that people can’t be judged fully on their current career position. I too have had similar experiences where over time and with past reflection, I have noticed and understood things differently than I did in the moment. I want to describe how and what Joey learned as he progressed in his work at Wendy’s, then describe my own similar experience, then
...f you can find the people who have that personality_ that ability to work hard and multitask and take care of customers_ that makes the training a whole lot easier”(………..).As an employee you must be able to count return change in your head without depending on the register. You must stop anything you are doing to help and check out customers. QT is know for their quick and friendly customer service. Their clercks are always fast and efficient.It is really hard to go to a QT and find a line. If you do it will not have more than 3 people in the line. They also can transfer easily from a register to another. Not many companies do that.Have you ever stand in line because someone was either looking for their card or their change and they are taking forever. In that case at QT the cleck would just jump to the other register wich is next to him and do help the next customer
However, I ended up getting hired at the Walmart distribution center, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Although we still have to live paycheck to paycheck, we can now manage to pay the bills and put food on the table without as much stress as before.
The environment of the modern day grocery store can be quite stressful. It is here, that people truly show their disposition. Its almost like the act of standing behind people equally as frustrated is a form of torture, and only then does the truth come out. The truth is, most people live boring lives, and this chore puts an emphasis on boredom. Most people tend to forget about one thing during this grueling experience, and that is the employee. When a customer becomes frustrated, they take it out on the employee, but when the employee becomes frustrated with agitated customers the same outlet is not available. The Story of “A & P” by John Updike, and the Film of “Employee of the Month”
I used to work at my local McDonalds for three years during high school. At first, I thought I was there just to make an extra quick buck to fund my weekend adventures, but later would turn into a key cog at the store as the crew trainer and starting to be prepped for a managerial spot. It was exciting, learning how to place orders for the store, make the work schedule and cycle counts among other things. Soon however, I started to realize how replaceable my coworkers a...
I walked into the front of the store to see a crowd of people searching for a good grocery cart. One that wouldn’t wobble every second that you pushed it. I took a look at many of the faces as they were beginning or ending their shopping experience. The people walking in looking for a cart seemed unsure or not pleased to be there in the first place. While the people leaving looked happy and eager to get home. I took this as a clear sign that this was not the most enjoyable place to ...
not working to pay off my parents’ debts, but I am working to improve myself, and gain experience. Working as a landscaper I have had to wake up early to pick weeds and mow people’s lawns on days t...
As I walked into my local small ethnic grocery store in my hometown for the first time I could not help but to be amazed. It was so neat to see the cultural art hanging around the walls and all the variety of different foods. El Cristal: Tienda Hispana is a great place to shop. When shopping in the grocery store there were many Hispanics that would come in and out of the door. Since the store has a dominantly Hispanic demeanor there was only one other Caucasian in the store besides myself. Most people of other cultures visit an ethnic grocery store when looking for something specific in a recipe where as someone of the same ethnicity buys a good amount of their groceries from there.
Since Fastenal is in local neighborhoods, they are able to stock items minutes away and ensure that people generally have the right amount of products, when and where they are required. As claimed by Fastenal’s website, they are perceived as “the industry innovator in vendor managed inventory (VMI) and industrial vending.” Vendor managed inventory is inventory that is essentially managed by its supplier. This keeps competitors at bay because whenever it is time to replenish the machines, the vendor determines that. Most companies manage their inventory on their own; therefore the burden of inventory is on them. Fastenal relieves companies from that burden and makes their lives much easier. In the Industrial Vending case study about Fastenal and Apex, it expresses that the CEO of Apex said, “the machines can transmit real-time data to order replenishment of supplies automatically, as well as determining whether a worker needs to use the part or has used too many of the same part in a certain time period.” Two Industrial Vending machines that Fastenal produces are the FAST 5000SM and the FAST Auto LockerSM. In accordance to the Industrial Vending case study, “Through Fastenal’s Fast 5000 vending machines and lockers, floor workers can avoid the long processes and treks to the supply store by walking to one of the five vending setups within the manufacturing area, swiping the employee badge they use
I still went way out of my way and tried to leave a certain lasting impression on them. I perceived the other people in the situation in a number of different ways. First being the customers because in my job customers can make a huge impact and you don’t want to disappoint them. Also, coworkers played a part in how I acted in a situation because coworkers above me I needed to act better than I normally would or with a coworker who had the same status as myself. The attitude I had going into work affected how I acted and how hard I worked because at work I want to seem very professional and hardworking so I would go out of my way to try to be that type of
Over the years, scholars such as Kotler, Murray and Clark have acknowledged the rise of services industry marketing and its significant contribution to not only overall employment but also to the gross domestic product levels in countries like Australia and the United States (Kotler et. al, 2013, p. 291). Using the theories of the marketing mix and the extended seven P’s, this report will critically analyse and evaluate the nature of services in the retailing industry of large supermarket chains such as Woolworths and Coles using various literature. Through market analysis and the acquirement of insight into the business strategies of these significant industry players it can be argued that services play a considerable role in addressing the challenges of competitors, consumer pre...
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I was only seventeen when I started working. I lived in a very small city that I downtown area full of different stores. During the summer times, most of the stores downtown would post job listings looking for young individuals who wanted to work during the summer season. I decided that I wanted to gain some work experience and decided to apply in one of the stores. The store I worked in was called Kid City; it was a clothing store for children. I enjoyed the job I had in the beginning; all I did was open up boxes and placed the clothes in the racks so the store associates could hang them up on the store racks. I enjoyed the job because I did not have to deal with the customers that came into the store. However, I was then moved to the front of the store to