Ungrateful People

Discussion created by Gai.C on Apr 15, 2020
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So I work at Walmart. I'm a Department Manager of Dairy. Walmart has started metering Customers in. Everyday something changes. Last Friday they started talking Our Temperature. They ask 4 Questions if U answer any of them Yes then u go to Another area and are asked 3 more Questions and the A panel of Managers will decide if u need to go home after taking your Temperature. Anyway they've Also said Only one person per household can come in at a time. The Associates at the doors have been cussed at threatened yelled at . We are trying to Help keep People from getting sick but some Customers just don't care. We are Only using one door because they won't comply with the Instructions of Only 1 per household. This is so Crazy. Limiting buying of certain items so that Everyone can get what they need. I pray this is Over soon. Stay Safe Everyone

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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Apr 15, 2020 11:44 AM
We have become a "Me, Me, ME" culture, I'm afraid. Our freedoms have also bred an attitude of "I can do what I want!" This is a new world now, and people are resistant to it.
I am SO sorry people who are literally risking their lives to keep ours supplied with the needs of daily living are being treated so badly. I fear for our society that this is so.
And I apologize to you and others in your situation and send heartfelt thanks for the job that you are doing - for us.
Nancy
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- Gai.C @ Youngatheart.7.4.12 on Apr 15, 2020 11:58 AM
  Thank u Nancy. I'm Grateful that I'm still working and that Customers trust us Enough to continue to shop
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- avian3 @ Youngatheart.7.4.12 on Apr 15, 2020 4:54 PM
  Exactly!! People complain about how this is affecting them without any thought to how it affects others in a more serious way physically, financially and emotionally.
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Barbscloud Apr 15, 2020 12:00 PM
It is a shame how some people act. I saw two things at the park this morning and just shook my head. But remember it's not everyone. The jerks are the one's that always stand out in our minds. Personally, I never go to Walmart, but I appreciate (most) everyone working during this crisis. There are some services/business that I don't understand why they're open.
Be safe.
Barb
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- Gai.C @ Barbscloud on Apr 15, 2020 12:39 PM
  Thank you Barb. U too
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TW517 Apr 15, 2020 12:53 PM
I have a good friend who works in a grocery store in a wealthy suburb. You wouldn't believe the stories I hear about rudeness and entitlement from her customers. She has worked there for 12 years, but is seriously thinking about resigning. Not because she fears for her health, but because the stress of the mean and angry customers is fraying her nerves to the breaking point .
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- Gai.C @ TW517 on Apr 15, 2020 12:58 PM
  Sorry to hear that. I personally don't let anyone or anything have Control over me.
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Marilyn.H.July.14.14. Apr 15, 2020 1:17 PM
My son's fiancee works at Wal-Mart here in NB and the ignorance of some people is unbelievable only one person per household is supposed to do the shopping once a week BUT alot of people are still going in twice a day and coming in as a family many people are wearing gloves and just tossing them in the parking lot when there's garbage cans, I pray people will brighten up and treat you and all of the essential workers with the respect that you all deserve. Gai.C
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- Gai.C @ Marilyn.H.July.14.14. on Apr 15, 2020 1:37 PM
  Thank you Marilyn.H.July.14.14.
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- SuzyQ411 @ Marilyn.H.July.14.14. on Apr 17, 2020 6:53 AM
  Fantastic post Marilyn.H.July.14.14. And kudos to Gai.C and all others who continue working at the designated essential services and put themselves at risk for the rest of the population
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Maki Apr 15, 2020 1:34 PM
Honesty is a beautiful thing .
Greed is ugly .

Grateful I have enough food for today .
Grateful to those who are risking their lives to protect mine . They will not be forgot .
Grateful for the people who have thought of my needs today and others needs . A phone call , a container of soup , a smile , the offers to drive to the grocery store if needed have been appreciated or picking up my online order . It all makes a difference . Thank you .
Gratitude can change our thoughts and attitude .
Grateful the birds chirping outside my window seems to be much more noticeable these days , a beautiful sound .

Gai hope you feel more uplifted later today , I know it must be hard for all you employees there . You are appreciated by far more than not . I don't shop Walmart , but appreciative of those in all grocery stores doing their best to keep us fed and safe .
Thank you so much .
Be blessed , take care .
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- Gai.C @ Maki on Apr 15, 2020 1:38 PM
  Thank you so much Maki
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Dancingthrulife_6.4.13 Apr 15, 2020 1:39 PM
My son works at WalMart in produce. My daughter is a pharmacy technician in another WalMart. I am so proud of them and ALL WalMart employees who risk themselves to make sure we have what we need. You are heroes to us all!! Thank you!!
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- Gai.C @ Dancingthrulife_6.4.13 on Apr 15, 2020 1:43 PM
  Tell them both Thank U from Me. Thank you. Again I'm glad to be Working.
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indingrl.01.06.2011 Apr 15, 2020 2:06 PM
Gai STAYING a NON SMOKER anyway GOOD JOB
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Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 Apr 15, 2020 2:21 PM
Times like this will either bring out the worst or the best in people. I do the on-line ordering and pick it up at Wal-Mart, and I would like to say that I truly appreciate all employees of Wal-Mart and other grocery stores who continue to work so that we all can eat. Thanks for all you do!
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- Gai.C @ Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 on Apr 15, 2020 2:38 PM
  Thank you Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14
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Karen333 Apr 15, 2020 2:32 PM
Hey there, I can totally relate to your situation. I work at Costco and deal with the same " entitled. " people
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- Gai.C @ Karen333 on Apr 15, 2020 2:40 PM
  I don't encounter these people but our Associates at the door do. I've been Thanked Numerous times. I just say Thank you for Trusting Us by shopping here.
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sweetplt Apr 15, 2020 3:01 PM
I have no faith that people will change through this pandemic...in fact, I think this is their chance, but as my husband said to me the other night, “ the nice people will stay nice or get nicer “ and the “ mean people with stay the same and become meaner “....I a so sorry Gai.C you are seeing this with people coming to Walmart...but the reason we are still in lockdown is because no one follows the rules. I am sorry if I sound cynical...but I can’t believe people....please have a nice and relaxing evening...sending a prayer your way...~ Colleen 499 DOF

Btw Thank you for all you are doing out there at Walmart...you are the front lines...be safe and be well...
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- Gai.C @ sweetplt on Apr 15, 2020 3:56 PM
  Thank you. I know Everyone is dealing with Something. I just wished People would Understand we are just trying to keep Everyone safe and keep our store open to Serve Our Customers.
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Cousin-Itt Apr 15, 2020 4:01 PM
Gail, I have seen young men and women some I would guess still in high school get cussed at and threatened by grown men and women. These young adults were bringing groceries out to their cars. Yes they were 2 hours behind but they were hustling. These young people are exposing themselves to the elements and taking a chance of catching the virus and to take abuse also for maybe 15 dollars a hour. These low life adults let's see had to sit in the comfort of their home and place a order in SAFETY they drive their nice car with heat never having to get out of it and wait in SAFETY while someone is trying to help them.
Gail to you and all those working in a grocery store THANK YOU
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- Gai.C @ Cousin-Itt on Apr 15, 2020 4:04 PM
  I know it's a Shame. Thank you
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Christine13 Apr 15, 2020 4:11 PM
I think it's horrid that some people are so ignorant and selfish.
I admire all those who do their jobs in the grocery store. Thank you Gail.
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- Gai.C @ Christine13 on Apr 15, 2020 4:41 PM
  Thank you @Christine 13
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avian3 Apr 15, 2020 4:56 PM
Get a punching bag and take it out on that when you get home. Just remember the majority of us are grateful for what you do. It's just a minority that act like jackasses.
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- Gai.C @ avian3 on Apr 15, 2020 5:03 PM
  Thank you avian3 I work out Every day
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Sootie Apr 15, 2020 8:15 PM
Have you seen this? It's sort of circulating around and I think it fits your situation exactly.
Stay Strong......we always notice the ungrateful......but there are many,many grateful people out there too.
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Kdot1st Apr 15, 2020 8:23 PM
People should not be rude just because of a rule they don't like.
I do understand if you're a single parent with young children that cannot stay home alone.I

And personally, I have to take another person with me because I have to have help shopping.

So far, we don't have that rule at any of the Walmart's that I patronize so it hasn't been an issue. There's an associate at each door keeping count on a tablet but I've not noticed it being full. If they did, I can't imagine being rude when informed that I couldn't bring in help. I'd just say ok & shop somewhere else. Not that big a deal. What is wrong with these people?
Do they actually think that after raising their voice & cussing out the associate that the associate is then going to say... Oh, in that case just come on in & do whatever you want? Geez
I'm so sorry that's happening.

Everybody I saw shopping were masked & keeping apart. Not many kids but the one's I did see were quiet & well behaved.

I did see a few gloves being blown around the parking lot.

One Walmart had somebody grab a lady's bags at the self checkout after she'd paid & run out the door. She hadta go buy everything again.

Just know most people appreciate the employees working hard to keep the store open.
Karen
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- Gai.C @ Kdot1st on Apr 16, 2020 6:57 AM
  Thank you. @Kdot 1st
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SisBB Apr 16, 2020 12:51 AM
Thank you for working and risking your health and safety to ensure that the rest of us have food and supplies! It is a thankless job and we appreciate you now more than ever.

I apologize on behalf of the rude people. Maybe security could assist in enforcing the rules and asking folks to leave the store if they don’t comply? Or maybe a police officer should be on-site? I wouldn’t want to deter anyone from shopping because of a police presence, but something needs to change.
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- Gai.C @ SisBB on Apr 16, 2020 6:58 AM
  My husband told me Yesterday that an Officer is in place. Thank you. SisBB
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  - Youngatheart.7.4.12 @ Gai.C on Apr 16, 2020 8:39 AM
    And isn't it a SHAME that a police officer has to waste his time to keep the peace in that situation?
    We should be ASHAMED!
    (but glad that they are hopefully cutting down on obnoxiou people abusing workers!)
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    - Gai.C @ Youngatheart.7.4.12 on Apr 16, 2020 11:16 AM
      Yes it is
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  - Kdot1st @ Gai.C on Apr 17, 2020 1:31 AM
    A police officer in place might've been able to help that lady that had her bags grabbed at self checkout. I know the associates can't go chasing a thief out into the parking lot & the security in the pickups are looking for issues in the parking lot not inside the store.
    Too bad for her she'd already paid for her items & had put them in her cart. So the guy just grabbed her bags from the cart & ran right out the door with everybody watching. He was wearing a mask.
    
    Karen
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Barbscloud Apr 16, 2020 2:41 PM
And now we have people demonstrating without adhering to any safeguards.
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- SisBB @ Barbscloud on Apr 16, 2020 9:03 AM
  @Barbcloud Demonstrating? What do you mean?
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  - Barbscloud @ SisBB on Apr 16, 2020 9:42 AM
    Thousands protest Michigan governor's social distance order - ABC News
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    - Karen333 @ Barbscloud on Apr 16, 2020 2:32 PM
      Idiots- think of all the people who are going to get sick or die because of their irresponsibility.
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virgomama Apr 16, 2020 3:01 PM
So sorry you have to experience abuse like that. God bless and I hope Walmart considers pay raises or hazard pay. They can certainly afford it.
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- Gai.C @ virgomama on Apr 16, 2020 3:07 PM
  We get extra 10 % off groceries and an extra bonus
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djmurray_12-31-14 Apr 16, 2020 5:40 PM
Let me add my thanks to you and to all who must work while we weather this pandemic. I cannot believe how disgustingly some people behave. I agree with Nancy that we live in a "me, me, me" culture now. Kindness is the key, and fortunately we are seeing a lot of that as well.
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- Gai.C @ djmurray_12-31-14 on Apr 16, 2020 7:28 PM
  Thank you. djmurray_12-31-14
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RoseH Apr 17, 2020 6:52 AM
Good Morning, Gai.C

I am so sorry for your situation at your job. I am sure most other places are the very same... I’m with you here now and I will stay here... You are in my thoughts and prayers every single day, my friend! I am so worried about “all of you out there” trying to help on the “front lines” so to speak.

I wish you a very happy and smoke free Friday, and let’s keep our beautiful quits, ok! Rosemary
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- Gai.C @ RoseH on Apr 17, 2020 6:57 AM
  Thank you Rosemary. Love ya Sista friend
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