Big mistake

A friend of mine got a job working on the tills at a small, non chain supermarket. But not for long. The boss overheard her asking to see some ID from a shopper who was clearly in her 50s or 60s, buying whisky. Apparently she did this with everyone, and they LOVED it. Some of them used to lean over and kiss her. That shop sold more booze than the off-license by the traffic lights, despite being further away from Bishops Hill estate. But the boss was appalled and gave her a real dressing down. Anyway she decided that she didnt want to work for a guy who didnt appreciate her brand of customer service, and quit. She's now a phlebotomist (Dont ask. I can spell it, but that's all)
Sales in the off licence have greatly increased. So has staff turnover at the supermarket

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dancingtongue · 80-89, M

A lot depends upon how it is done. And that is true about both jobs. I've been carded for booze, and laughling enjoyed it. Also have been carded because store management didn't want to risk the penalties for being caught selling to minors and didn't trust their workers to use any common sense, so insisted they card everyone and then did it sullenly, which frustrated both of us. As for phlebotomists -- it is truly an art. If she is one of those who can slip the needle in with you barely feeling a prick, God bless her for finding her true calling in life. Most cannot, and it has little to do with training and everything to do with a talent they are born with.