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no_hypocrisy

(45,774 posts)
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 06:46 AM Apr 2020

I was made "Cashier of the Month" for March!

I work as a cashier at a grocery emporium in northern New Jersey. Not a grocery store. Not a supermarket.

I took the job on impulse last July when I saw an announcement online they were hiring.

I sailed through the interview and was quickly hired.

I started to work around Labor Day after weeks of training which included memorizing the four-digit codes for fruits and vegetables and packing bags.

I was given an overloaded shopping chart with items to "return" to the shelves on my first day at work and I didn't know the layout of the store but I did it and found I was good at it.

I didn't see the "COM" coming. Matter of fact, I thought I was getting seriously canned when I was called from my register and approached a committee of seriously-looking supervisors. Instead, they made a big deal of clapping, cheering. I got a $30 gift card and balloons. And my store photo with a paragraph describing why I'm special is hanging up front at Customer Service.

My coworkers have been congratulating me as well.

Jesus, I needed this . . . . . I was happy enough to be thanked for coming to work during a pandemic by both superiors and customers.

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I was made "Cashier of the Month" for March! (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 OP
So happy for you TEB Apr 2020 #1
That's cool, we can all use some good news nowadays. Congrats captain queeg Apr 2020 #2
Way to go! You deserve a medal wit a v for valor Walleye Apr 2020 #3
Well done! Sherman A1 Apr 2020 #4
Congratulations no_hypocrisy! Well done! ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #5
Wish you could see the smile on my face. Mersky Apr 2020 #6
Congratulations! Freddie Apr 2020 #7
It's nice to know the bosses appreciate you FakeNoose Apr 2020 #8
Congratulations! ms liberty Apr 2020 #9
Stay safe Danascot Apr 2020 #10
Congrats...let the glow linger. N_E_1 for Tennis Apr 2020 #11
that is great! (((hugs))) samnsara Apr 2020 #12
Congratulations! Scarsdale Apr 2020 #13
Congratulations! Dem2theMax Apr 2020 #14
Congratulation and be safe and healthy. usaf-vet Apr 2020 #15
A boss once said people will work harder for a pen and recognition gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #16
May I have all three, please? marble falls Apr 2020 #23
I once won an award and the District manager announced it at district meeting gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #25
"Could I have half of each please?" marble falls Apr 2020 #28
Congrats! Be safe IronLionZion Apr 2020 #17
Freakin' Awesome! Roy Rolling Apr 2020 #18
That's great! AirmensMom Apr 2020 #19
Thank you! I have a question. My husband went to the grocery Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2020 #20
Our store is wonderfully organized during this crisis. no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 #26
Thanks. You said it all. Whether you pick up or get Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2020 #32
The tone of your post suggests why you would be chosen as Cashier of the Month. cyndensco Apr 2020 #39
Awright! keithbvadu2 Apr 2020 #21
Nothing fits better than acceptance. Good on you! marble falls Apr 2020 #22
Nice!!! What a great story! calimary Apr 2020 #24
I'm very happy for you. Being recognized for the work you do is PatrickforO Apr 2020 #27
Congratulations! Aristus Apr 2020 #29
Congratulations! happybird Apr 2020 #30
Congrats! Blue Owl Apr 2020 #31
way to go :) ProfessorPlum Apr 2020 #33
I got happy just reading how things were going...thanks! Karadeniz Apr 2020 #34
WTG, the cream always rises to the top!!!! Fla Dem Apr 2020 #35
Congrats! BigmanPigman Apr 2020 #36
Wow, I know that feels good! lillypaddle Apr 2020 #37
thank you for going to work and sticking with it through this shit Kali Apr 2020 #38
That it soooo awesome, no_hypocrisy! Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #40
Congratulations !! Stuart G Apr 2020 #41

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
4. Well done!
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 07:03 AM
Apr 2020

Good Job! Happy for you!

I was once our store Associate of the Month for some unknown reason as being in the back room as Receiver I rarely interacted with customers which was part of the criteria as I recall.

Stay safe during these times from a retired grocery worker.

Mersky

(4,969 posts)
6. Wish you could see the smile on my face.
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 07:14 AM
Apr 2020

Is one of the nicest bits of news I’ve read in I don’t know how long. Congrats and thank you for all that you’re doing during this difficult time.

FakeNoose

(32,356 posts)
8. It's nice to know the bosses appreciate you
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 07:20 AM
Apr 2020

So often, employees get blamed for stuff unfairly when bosses need to CYA for one reason or another. We've all been there. But when you're an outstanding employee it's nice to be recognized. You've done well, congratulations!





Dem2theMax

(9,595 posts)
14. Congratulations!
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 08:11 AM
Apr 2020

It is wonderful to know that your employer sees what a valued employee you are, and that they are acknowledging that in front of everyone.

It always feels good to get that positive reinforcement, and to know that your hard work is paying off.

Great job!
Enjoy this. And thank you for sharing it with us.
It's fun for us to be able to celebrate with you.

gibraltar72

(7,486 posts)
25. I once won an award and the District manager announced it at district meeting
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 09:38 AM
Apr 2020

He then told who came in 2nd and 3rd. he then said 1st place gets lunch with the VP of the company. He then asked me if I had anything to say. Me being me said what's the 2nd place prize.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
20. Thank you! I have a question. My husband went to the grocery
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 09:09 AM
Apr 2020

Last night. He said no one was there. No line. Few people. Checkers behind plastic makeshift cages. Does your store have pickup and/or delivery? It kind of dawned on me that perhaps things have changed and it might actually be safer to go yourself. Delivery/curbside involves at least one other person, maybe more touching everything you buy.

Would appreciate hearing your thoughts.

no_hypocrisy

(45,774 posts)
26. Our store is wonderfully organized during this crisis.
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 09:52 AM
Apr 2020

All shelves stocked: produce, meat, poultry, dairy, fish/seafood, paper goods, groceries

The crowds of shoppers ebbs and flows. We have an Early Bird hour at 7:00 for anyone over 60. (No, we don't card anyone.) Our store also provided online a flow chart that shows the lightest and heaviest shopper demographics for the hours we're opened. A lot of shoppers try to go when it's lightest for obvious reasons.

Our store also participates with Insta-Cart. I had a check-out last week for such an order: 3 full overflowing shopping carts, 25+ minutes to ring up, and a total of more than $925 for the food and groceries. We also will put together your order and leave it curbside for you to pick up at the store.

As far as how things have changed. January, February, and mid-March, our hours were cut due to the crowds stayed home. Then came the pandemic. I am now working nearly full time, for which I am grateful. All employees wear gloves and masks. There is plexi-glass between us and the customers. I don't hesitate to request the customers stand six feet away from me which they seem reluctant to do as they want to be able to see the prices as I ring up their order.

My guess is that nothing is 100% and there must be CV in the store somewhere but we're doing what we can to minimize its spread and impact.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
32. Thanks. You said it all. Whether you pick up or get
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 01:09 PM
Apr 2020

Delivery..there's an element of risk either way.

Time to start planting a better garden.

Thanks for what you are doing !

cyndensco

(1,697 posts)
39. The tone of your post suggests why you would be chosen as Cashier of the Month.
Sat Apr 11, 2020, 06:02 PM
Apr 2020

You sound like you have an excellent attitude and appreciate your store's organization and the protections they have put in place. They are lucky to have you as are your customers.

Congratulations and Stay Safe.

calimary

(80,700 posts)
24. Nice!!! What a great story!
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 09:38 AM
Apr 2020

It means a LOT to be recognized at work. Especially at a time like this! Management at that store sounds pretty terrific. Employee morale is something a lot of management doesn’t care about much.

PatrickforO

(14,516 posts)
27. I'm very happy for you. Being recognized for the work you do is
Fri Apr 10, 2020, 09:56 AM
Apr 2020

very important, and very gratifying. Good for you!

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