A former Tesco employee shared some lighthearted truths about working in a supermarket during the busy holiday season.
A former Tesco employee has revealed some home truths they wish they could share with customers. With the Christmas rush over, people across the country have recently experienced the stress of heading to the supermarket to stock up on festive items. Indeed, many of us will be repeating this stressful cycle in preparation for New Year's Eve.
Retail giants like Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's and more see a significant surge in footfall during this period, as shoppers ensure they have all their necessities. As such, it's understandable that tensions can escalate among both customers and staff who are under immense pressure due to high demand. A previous Tesco worker shared with the Mirror what they'd like to tell customers during these challenging times, from disliking asking for ID to the plastic bag charge. Here's what they had to say. 1. I know it's three minutes until we open, but I can't unlock the doors just because you're standing there. The former employee stated: 'You're early, that's great. But unfortunately when we open at 7am, that means 7am.', reports the Daily Record. 'I'm sorry if it's raining, or you're cold. But looking at me with a face like thunder isn't going to speed this process up.' 2. Huffing and puffing in the queue won't make me go any quicker on the checkouts. They added: 'I'm not deliberately going slow - it's just busy in here.' 3. Asking for ID is a chore, especially when the person is clearly over the age limit. The ex-Tesco worker shared some light-hearted truths about the trade: 'Feel flattered I'm asking you to prove you're old enough to buy that bottle of vodka, because I'm not doing it for fun.' They also touched on winter workwear, confessing: 'They aren't the most flattering items of clothing to wear, but they are amazingly warm in those chilly winter months.' Discussing the customer rush for bargains, the former employee remarked: 'Those yellow stickers are coming out, and it's like shoppers can smell them a mile off
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