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Post by jenjie on Apr 6, 2020 18:27:49 GMT
In front of me. 😔 I felt so bad for her. The area was crowded with the bins for restocking, there were several employees with bins stacked to refill the shelves, plus customers in the area.
I’ve talked to her in the past and today I thanked her as I passed (before I realized anything was going on.) As I was waiting my turn I noticed she was just standing there, but didn’t realize she was in crisis. One of the other employees came by and said something to try to encourage her.
She was still just standing there while I was looking for bread and all of a sudden she said, “I can’t do this. Nobody is social distancing!” And walked off. This was in the most congested part of the store, only because of all the stacks of items waiting to be shelved.
I felt so incredibly bad for her. I hope her job will still be waiting for her if/when she is ready to come back.
I cannot fathom the amount of pressure people who deal with the public are under right now. Please know you are all appreciated.
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Post by gar on Apr 6, 2020 18:31:36 GMT
Poor girl...I can only imagine how stressful that is  |
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Post by roberta on Apr 6, 2020 18:33:59 GMT
Honestly Im surprised we are not seeing more of that. The stress on those working in essential stores and healthcare must be incredible. It is stressful enough staying at home.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 6, 2020 18:35:42 GMT
awww, man! I would have felt bad for her, too. I hope her employer is sympathetic to her, too. And I hope they have some sort of mental health support available for their anxiety issues! I cannot imagine the amount of stress they're under, having to be there all day long with all the shoppers fighting over merchandise, complaining, being around all the people not-family, etc.
My impulse would have been to WANT to give her a hug, although that would have been the WORST thing to do right then and there.
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 6, 2020 18:38:57 GMT
Poor gal! I can't even imagine having to work during these times, no matter what essential job you have.
I'm really surprised that the grocery stores haven't kept people out and only allow online for pickup ordering. I think it would be fast if only workers were in the store gathering products.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2020 18:41:30 GMT
I can totally understand that.  . I am not a panicked type of person but completely broke down after doing a once a month run to a store last week. It was a huge store and I thought I would have space to keep some distance, but people were literally getting INCHES from my face to reach around and get things instead of waiting their turn. I just couldn't. I was shaking and in tears by the time I was back in my car. |
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Post by auntkelly on Apr 6, 2020 18:48:13 GMT
I haven't set foot in a grocery store in a month. I've been doing all pick up orders. And yes, I know I'm fortunate to have this option available.
The workers who are keeping the grocery stores open are true heroes!
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Post by jenjie on Apr 6, 2020 18:51:14 GMT
awww, man! I would have felt bad for her, too. I hope her employer is sympathetic to her, too. And I hope they have some sort of mental health support available for their anxiety issues! I cannot imagine the amount of stress they're under, having to be there all day long with all the shoppers fighting over merchandise, complaining, being around all the people not-family, etc. My impulse would have been to WANT to give her a hug, although that would have been the WORST thing to do right then and there. Yes and yes! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2020 18:56:11 GMT
I feel bad for her. Do your stores limit the number of shoppers in the store at any given time? Ours has and while it creates delays, it does make it a lot easier to social distance.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 6, 2020 18:56:19 GMT
I can totally understand that. . I am not a panicked type of person but completely broke down after doing a once a month run to a store last week. It was a huge store and I thought I would have space to keep some distance, but people were literally getting INCHES from my face to reach around and get things instead of waiting their turn. I just couldn't. I was shaking and in tears by the time I was back in my car. I’m so sorry 😔 this is such a stressful, scary time. One thing I did hear today was a lot of “I’m sorry, excuse me, you go first.” |
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Post by jenjie on Apr 6, 2020 18:57:21 GMT
I feel bad for her. Do your stores limit the number of shoppers in the store at any given time? Ours has and while it creates delays, it does make it a lot easier to social distance. Not yet. |
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Post by iluvpink on Apr 6, 2020 18:58:38 GMT
Oh wow, that's sad. I want to hug her (virtually of course!). I hope she still has a job after this.  |
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Post by salem on Apr 6, 2020 18:59:30 GMT
Poor thing. So much pressure. These are the people keeping us going.
I watched a video yesterday from a Market Basket Mgr. at one of their NH stores. Evidently there was an incident with a teenage cashier and some asshole that lost it on her because the store had no Lysol available. The Manager was in the parking lot before the store opened to tell customers exactly how his store was going to run, where they had to stand and how many would be allowed inside. He reminded them just how thankful they should all be that these kids and His older employees are risking themselves for their community. He was not going to put up with it, and invited anyone that had a problem to leave immediately or to take it up with him. That he, after 35 years would not be intimidated by anyone and he would not put up with abuse of his employees. The man got a round of applause as he walked back to his store.
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Post by mom on Apr 6, 2020 19:02:28 GMT
Oh bless her heart (said in a sincere way). I would hate to have her job - no one social distancing the way they should, the demands of product. I hope she is able to get some rest and time to take a break. I hope her employers are able to see the stress and find ways to implement better practices to help everyone.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 6, 2020 19:11:06 GMT
Oh bless her heart (said in a sincere way). I would hate to have her job - no one social distancing the way they should, the demands of product. I hope she is able to get some rest and time to take a break. I hope her employers are able to see the stress and find ways to implement better practices to help everyone. Agreed! The cashiers appear to be taken care of (plexiglass shield) but shelf stocking is different. I hope they can do something for them. |
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 6, 2020 19:20:13 GMT
That's so sad and I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing more of this. I am generally disgusted by how society at large treats retail/grocery/fast food/other "essential workers" and I have yet to see anything improve during this crisis. These are the people most likely to get sick and they are the ones that have the least access to health insurance and paid sick leave. I really hope laws are put into place to protect these workers more when we come out of this.
My best friend's husband works the corporate side of the grocery business. He has lupus and we will be very sick if he catches this virus. Since the stores are so busy his boss is having him work in the stores doing training, hiring, and just filling in where needed. He has worked 28 days in a row without a day off.
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Post by hutchfan on Apr 6, 2020 19:26:55 GMT
I have several family members who work for Kroger and they are worn out. But they both are working almost every single day and most times 10 or more hours.
My cousin works for Target and she is working double shifts due to so many others calling off. Even though the stores are closing early they all stay to clean and restock the shelves.
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Post by snyder on Apr 6, 2020 19:32:23 GMT
I personally think all shopping should be pick up and only employees allowed in the store. We did a pick up about 10 days ago at Walmart and the parking lot was cram-packed. Looked close to Black Friday shopping and I was thinking to myself, with that many people in the store, how could they be practicing social distancing? I can control myself and not approach another person, but it appears others can not. King Soopers was hiring here and on the news they showed the line of people that were applying for jobs. It was line any normal line of pre-virus lines; people were right on top of each other. I was stunned to see that many people so groped together and this was just a few days ago, so it wasn't like this concept was new to them.
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Post by maryland on Apr 6, 2020 19:33:10 GMT
They really have it hard with what they are doing. I was at the grocery store last week and the man behind me was too close, not social distancing. The cashier asked him twice to move back and he would not. I had to move past the register and reach over to insert my card. Poor woman was so frustrated. I make sure to thank them all and let them know how much I appreciate them.
I went to do our 2 week shopping today and had a conversation with the cashier. I apologized for my big order, told him that I was trying to stock up so I don't have to come back for a couple weeks. Thanked him for working, etc. He said that was okay! Then he went on to say this is ridiculous, we need to stop worrying about this virus, that Trump is the only level headed one, and that some "wazoo" (the Surgeon General) said this is like Pearl Harbor. Then he said if it's like Pearl Harbor we should just invade China! I was shocked! I just put my groceries in the cart and tried to ignore him! It was hard!
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Post by fredfreddy44 on Apr 6, 2020 20:08:32 GMT
Yes it is not easy. My 27 yo dd works at a Safeway 70 miles away. She is very overwhelmed right now. She lives in a house with 7 other people, 6 of which are unemployed and don't leave the house. They let her do all the shopping since she "works there anyway." She also has to go back and forth to drop off her 4 yo son with her ex, who is being a complete dick right now. I am glad she lives with her boyfriend who is very protective.
At first the stories she told us were funny but now they have gotten sad and disturbing. She got spit on by a lady when they didn't have what she wanted. The lady got ejected from the store but she waited outside to yell at her some more when she went to round up carts. SHe has also sent us pictures of the disgusting state people leave the carts and parking lot full of gloves, wipes and other garbage.
And I can't give her a hug, or see her, or our grandson until who knows when.
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Post by scrappinmama on Apr 6, 2020 20:21:28 GMT
My heart breaks for her. It's a tough situation to be in, and I don't blame her for walking away.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 6, 2020 20:23:35 GMT
She got spit on by a lady when they didn't have what she wanted. that's horrible. and it's assault. I would have called the police. (bodily fluids) oh, and your DD's roommates? jerks. I would NOT do any shopping for them, if I was her. at all. unless one of them was immune-compromised. |
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 6, 2020 20:28:34 GMT
Why in that situation does the manager not stand up and loudly announce, anyone not practicing social distancing will have their groceries confiscated before they check out and they will be escorted out of the store? I just don't get it.
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Post by ~summer~ on Apr 6, 2020 20:32:55 GMT
Stores there should be better protecting their employees. People should not be allowed to crowd and they should be limiting people in the stores. We have to wait in line to get in but then once in stores are practically empty.
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 6, 2020 20:34:42 GMT
I have an old metal cane from before I had my hip replacement. I have carried it the last two times that I have gone to the grocery store. I haven't had to use it but won't hesitate to hold someone away from me with it if I have to. I also like having it for protection in the parking lot when loading my groceries. I expect there to eventually be assholes stealing from people as they load their groceries.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 6, 2020 20:35:50 GMT
Stores there should be better protecting their employees. People should not be allowed to crowd and they should be limiting people in the stores. We have to wait in line to get in but then once in stores are practically empty.good point. A couple weeks ago already, my neighborhood Safeway had closed one entrance to better control the flow of shoppers who come in and leave, but the Frys I went to yesterday hasn't done that yet. And when I went to Target on Saturday, they had someone outside counting the # of people going in, I assume to stop people when some maximum # was reached. There were way too many people in the Frys for them to have been doing anything like that. Heck, three weeks ago already when I went to Michael's for the last time, they were only letting 6-7 people in the store at a time, then LOCKING the door to prevent anyone else from coming in before someone left! (I'm assuming the door would still open from inside in case of emergency.) Stores really should all be doing the same types of things to limit the # of people inside at any one time. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Apr 6, 2020 20:37:21 GMT
Our stores (Safeway etc) have plexiglass Shiekd super how in front of the checkers too. And employees are counting people as they go in and wiping down every cart before it is returned.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Apr 6, 2020 21:55:37 GMT
We had many, many patients at our surgery not observing the 2m rule and leaning over the counter towards us. One GP told us that we should be empowered to protect our own welfare. I got hoarse calling out "keep your 2m distance please" every time someone walked through the door, and especially when someone else followed them in and didn't stand back. It did help, because they realised we were serious, but it takes strength to have the confidence to do that. Shelf stacking is such an invisible task. Poor lady.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 6, 2020 22:06:27 GMT
Poor gal! I can't even imagine having to work during these times, no matter what essential job you have. I'm really surprised that the grocery stores haven't kept people out and only allow online for pickup ordering. I think it would be fast if only workers were in the store gathering products. I think that is what they should do. I think all the people working to keep us fed and provide necessities are heroes. |
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 6, 2020 22:08:29 GMT
Yes it is not easy. My 27 yo dd works at a Safeway 70 miles away. She is very overwhelmed right now. She lives in a house with 7 other people, 6 of which are unemployed and don't leave the house. They let her do all the shopping since she "works there anyway." She also has to go back and forth to drop off her 4 yo son with her ex, who is being a complete dick right now. I am glad she lives with her boyfriend who is very protective. At first the stories she told us were funny but now they have gotten sad and disturbing. She got spit on by a lady when they didn't have what she wanted. The lady got ejected from the store but she waited outside to yell at her some more when she went to round up carts. SHe has also sent us pictures of the disgusting state people leave the carts and parking lot full of gloves, wipes and other garbage. And I can't give her a hug, or see her, or our grandson until who knows when. That woman should have been arrested for assault. Please tell your DD she is a hero. |
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. I am not a panicked type of person but completely broke down after doing a once a month run to a store last week. It was a huge store and I thought I would have space to keep some distance, but people were literally getting INCHES from my face to reach around and get things instead of waiting their turn. I just couldn't. I was shaking and in tears by the time I was back in my car.
