Hang in there girl - retail is HARD! Make sure you are wearing decent shoes, and yes, I have totally noticed the smoking phenomenon, although the numbers have been dwindling the older I get...

You would like to wait on me. I am an organizer. Funny, but I find I still organize by taxable and non-taxable items. Living in California for 31 years got me in that mindset. Oregon doesn't have a sales tax, so it isn't necessary, but I still find I follow my old routine. I do organize by cans, vegies, meat, dairy, cold, boxes, etc. Geez, I didn't realize how very organized or "obsessive" I am.

Is today another 8 hour day?

I see you are on-line what time do you go to work?

GO GIRL

I'm glad you made good friends in work, thats always a help. I can't wait to see pics of your new home. Sounds like hubby has everything under controll. When's the house warming party?

That's right you have worked retail before. They should have already put you on your own register. Oh well, maybe they will when you go back after you are off. Maybe, they didn't want to last night because it was so busy.

So good to hear from you. I knew that all the work was taking up your time and relaxation was competely necessary after the grueling day. I hear you about organizing your items at the check out. I always do that, but it is simply my mania for being organized!

Lots of changes in your life and lots to adjust to, that is for sure! It is no wonder you are hurting and aching all over. Just keep hanging in there, Mary!! I'm rooting for ya!!

I worked at Wal-Mart for 6 years and 3 months just 9 months away fom being fully vested with the Company. YES its hard work. I was 49 I believe when I went to work there and 94 when I left hehe.LOL

you cracked me up and me and G always organize our items

Check out my daughter blog.Cherryl.She also worked at
Wal Mart and have been there for some time.
Give her a try.Maybe stories to tell to each other.

Hi there!! I can relate... even with my simple job at the quilt shop, I have been taking motrin for two days!! I"m so excited about your new house

Sounds like you are doing great! I totally understand the long full time hours, which is why I decided to stay at part time hours for now. It's easy mentally, but like you said, the physical part of it can be very challenging! When will you get to move into your new house?

Sounds like you're making some good friends there... but it also sounds like you need some good insoles. Do you get a Walmart discount?

It sounds like you are working with a great group of people. I can imagine it would be really tiring.
AJ

It is hard work and yes Wal-Mart is a madhouse especially on the weekends. You will be tired and hurt in places you didn't know you had. I remember that well! I think all of retail do the same thing. They put you with a trainer and tell you to take notes, and throw you out there. When I worked at the craft store (similar to Michael's) I trained with someone for about an hour and then was put on my own the first day! YIKES!! But, I had previous training from working at Wal-Mart and Hallmark when we lived in New Mexico. Just wait until Christmas time rolls around!! Oh yeah! But, one thing about it you will lose wt. and tone up more especially if they put you out on the floor because you will be walking constantly through out your shift. I would much rather get to walk around some or did then. When you are on the floor you are usually pricing, stocking, and helping customers find something. Hang in there!

Is it true that men's baskets are better organized than women's??

When I worked in retailing - started on the floor and worked up to managaement - I bought a new pair of shoes every day, looking for a comfortable pair. I am one of those who doesn't like to wear "clunky" shoes, so I just learned to bear it. Want to buy some shoes?

glad the new house is coming along. yeah, wally world can be a trip...I can only imagine what it must be like on the other side of the counter. I make an effort to be nice to the checkout people. I figure they have enough a--holes to deal with without me adding to the mix. sorry I havn't been around lately. Was out campaigning and spying on the Jackasses at their convention. Now I gotta do the same with the Pacyderms. Try to get some much needed rest, my friend.

reguards
yer on the campaign trail pal
bugg

things are moving there.Yea,you will be hurting there on
your feet most of the day.Do you have comfortable shoes there.