Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
Sounds like a poorly organized shop, or a shop with a really bad personal scheduling on the day you were there. As a former owner I couldn't expect my part timers to know the subtle differences between less commonly dealt with products, like shoes. But I did expect them to be able to find prices and back stock. why? Because they were part of the stocking and pricing process at times. They knew that each item had a home and a price label.
I fully believe that the problem with workers early in their paycheck worlds is much the same as with school students. The feedback loop and lead by example is often lacking at home and this lacking is reinforced by both entertainment and social media. But this is a topic for another forum. Andy.
One of my first real jobs was working in my relatives drug store. This relative told me early on treat ever person coming throught the front door like your boss. Be nice to everyone, and cuss the bad ones, mean one under your breat after they leave. The customers purcheses things, fill prescriptions, and are the people in the neighborhood also expected me to make deliveries of prescription by bicycle.
My mothers cousin who was the drug stores owner said part of the money customers spent is profit, and my relative said that is how you get paid from profits.