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dflprincess

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6. 1971 was the the time I was a cashier (actually 1970-77)

Reply to BOSSHOG (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 3, 2024, 10:19 PM

Jul 2024

I was at a local grocery store chain that had a union and I made a whopping $2.07/hr (part time) when I started. I felt like I was on my way to being wealthy & was the envy of many of my friends who made around $1.60.

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Target joins ranks of Aldi, Whole Foods as stores no longer taking checks [View all] question everything Jul 2024 OP

I have no opinion on the ban BUT BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #1

That applies to most times one is at the checkout register. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2024 #2

Long ago when I was a cashier (in high school & college) dflprincess Jul 2024 #3

It boggles my mind BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #4

1971 was the the time I was a cashier (actually 1970-77) dflprincess Jul 2024 #6

Post when the "establishment" no longer accepts cash raising2moredems Jul 2024 #5

When I used to pay by check - more than 20 years ago - I would have it pre-filled: date, payee question everything Jul 2024 #8

That's so easy to do BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #9

I have trouble with cash payments - actually I prefer to pay cash, but progree Jul 2024 #7