The author recounts their 5-month stint working at Kroger, a major grocery store chain, in a minimum-wage position as a stocker and cashier. They were initially hired as a stocker but were immediately put on the cash register without any training, which was a common occurrence due to high employee turnover.
The author faced several challenges in their role as a cashier, including difficulties identifying and ringing up produce items, dealing with angry and impatient customers, and navigating the complex point-of-sale system. They describe the job as "hell" and note that it was a far more difficult and stressful experience than they had anticipated.
The author emphasizes that while their time at Kroger was relatively short, it felt much longer due to the demanding nature of the work and the poor working conditions. They use this experience to provide perspective, noting that whenever they feel like they are having a bad day, they can reflect on their time at Kroger to realize that things could be worse.
Overall, the author's account sheds light on the challenging realities faced by minimum-wage retail workers, who often have to deal with high-stress environments, inadequate training, and difficult customers, all while earning low wages.
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by Marcus Music... kl. medium.com 04-18-2024
https://medium.com/never-stop-writing/i-worked-for-5-months-at-kroger-it-was-hell-fb2e25227809Dybere Forespørgsler