I love those TJ's stories! One time my debit card was declined and Maria, the checker, calmly and with no judgment waited for me to call my cc card to activate the other one while I bounced a toddler on my hip. I brought it up to her years later - the dignity she gave me, and she didn't remember it either! I do have a soft spot for the yellow-washed surly checkers next store :) Can you imagine working an 8 hour shift there?
I loved your piece about Trader Joe's! I'm in SLO and am going to make a point of driving over there more often.
Excellent! They are the best.
I love those TJ's stories! One time my debit card was declined and Maria, the checker, calmly and with no judgment waited for me to call my cc card to activate the other one while I bounced a toddler on my hip. I brought it up to her years later - the dignity she gave me, and she didn't remember it either! I do have a soft spot for the yellow-washed surly checkers next store :) Can you imagine working an 8 hour shift there?
That story tracks! And no, I cannot.
Some Trader Joe’s themed reels I came upon recently 😂
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHHbNrVP5jk/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF-grQDMCRJ/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
SO ACCURATE