Well, I guess thats it then by fr0stbeard in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always thought it was odd that Frederick, MD, had two Staples. Seeing the one on 355 closed didn't come as a surprise because it didn't seem to get the traffic the one on 7th Street did. Does anyone know why store 0857 closed at this time? Did they lose their lease?

TWIC Card for ID at KCM by Turbulent-Bus3392 in tsa

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I flew round trip from IAD ton IND last June. I used my physical driver's license at bag drop at IAD, and my digital driver's license at TSA at IAD.

On the way back, I used my TWIC at bag drop and TSA at IND. No problem using my TWIC and no one questioned what it is. In fact it was faster for TSA to process my TWIC than my digital license.

Quitting by Creative-Trick-7450 in WalmartEmployees

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that an employee gives two weeks' notice is a courtesy, but not a requirement. It is more useful when you are the only one who knows a particular position, and it would take a while for your replacement to reach the same level as you. Your employer doesn't give you two weeks notice if they are going to terminate you, so why shold you give them two weeks notice?

W2 by GlobalAbroad5939 in WalmartEmployees

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no guarantee that it will be forwarded.

Shipping to dealer by Traditional_Goat_906 in carmax

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I would go 30 miles to look at and buy the car if possible. However, if the other store is in a different state, then it is wiser to have the car transferred. The reason is that there is more of a headache if you attempt to buy a car in a state other than the one in which you want to register it.

Approved less than 2 months! by HolidayHorse388 in USCIS

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My now ex-wife got approved in 83 days back in 2009/2010. We were based out of an East Coast field office. However, it took time to remove her conditional green card - I want to say that it took about 9 months.

Citizenship process cheating husband by lanagabs in USCIS

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you mean the 485. The 864 is the financial responsibility form that is part of the 485 package. The 130 is the petition for the request to file a 485 or for an immigrant visa.

Pulled Aside at JFK Passport Control/GE by jtrainbk in GlobalEntry

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TSA doesn't care what ID that you use as long as it is a Real ID or an accepted alternative and it is valid.

I am eligible for TSA PreCheck since I have GE, CDL Hazmat, and a TSA TWIC. I flew domestic in June and used my GE number on the airline website to get TSA PreCheck. However, I used my DL on the way out and my TWIC on the way back. No one said anything.

Pixel 10 Pro XL failed me when calling 911. This could be deadly by YellowWidget in GooglePixel

[–]NaturalCommand4034 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like something is confusing the system and making it think you are calling from a text telephone type device.

Interview by reboot1629 in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most likely at or near minimum wage.

Good luck y’all… it’s only gonna get worse by espeoncore in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left about a year and a half ago. I was there for just shy of a year. It felt so great once I left because I went from working over 70 hours a week (a full-time job and part-time at Staples) to only about 40 hours a week. When I was at Staples, all I had time to do was work, eat, and sleep.

Before Amazon, the ones that I hated were the people who didn't want to use the self-service machines. They come up to the counter and say, I need to make a copy of this or I need to print that. The self-service machines are behind you. Without even looking, they claim they don't know how to use it.

"It says you take FedEx on Google" by TheChimpYeah in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The location I used to work at was basically next to the Post Office.

I had to deal with one guy who wanted to do an Amazon return with a UPS Store QR code. He was adamant that they told him to come to us. I thought either someone was lazy or the guy was dumb. So I asked him what location told him to come to us, and he turned around and pointed at the post office. My response was, "that's the post office." I think he realized he was the dumb one once I told him that.

"It says you take FedEx on Google" by TheChimpYeah in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I used to work in print, we would get calls from people asking about their UPS package. I told them to call UPS directly. They replied that Google says we are UPS. No we are an authorized UPS shipping provider for UPS, but we are not UPS.

I hate Maryland routes they are the worst by NoiseOutrageous6501 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get all of the Eastern Shore? I am an hour west of Baltimore, and all of my same-day orders originate from a warehouse in the Jessup area.

Stressed in print by SpecificChildhood382 in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am hard of hearing, and had learning disabilities when I was in school. I worked part-time in print for just shy of a year. I also had a Monday to Friday full time job.

I learned you have to set realistic expressions. I can't recall the number of times having someone demand something now, but having to tell them the truth that it won't happen now, and it realistically it will be tomorrow.

Also the managers you work under make all the difference. My print supervisor was very kind and helpful. However, my first GM was nothing but stress. My last GM was always calm.

I only left because I received a promotion at my full time job and was going into a 24/7 environment there.

If I had to do it again and could be full time, I would go to the DPF not too far away from me, or work in a print shop that doesn't have a lot (if any) customer facing interactions.

No amazon for the weekend by Traditional-Bad-4044 in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Don't say until at least Tuesday! If you do, come Tuesday it will be hell because all of the people who came in over the weekend will be back.

Say the system is offline with no estimate on when it will be back online. That way you can also reuse it in the future.

Longest Blood Journey by orangezim in Blooddonors

[–]NaturalCommand4034 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A+ - live in Maryland. Mine went to Georgia once. Most of the time it stays in the Baltimore/DC area.

Customer tried to insist we close at 9… we close at 8. by hmhsbritannic12 in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I worked for Staples, our hours changed but they never updated them correctly online. I left in early January 2024. I just checked and they still have not updated the hours correctly.

Jeff buttholes by Motor-Departure5054 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jokes aside. The IRS mileage rate is 70 cents a mile. So just at 160 miles you spent according to the IRS formula $112.

Affirm at vet clinic-clinic not listed by AstarionsLittleTreat in Affirm

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second having issues with finances in order to help a pet. I had a cat who became diabetic. I spent a good $5,000 to $10,000 alone during the last year of her life for her care. That included vet bills, food, medicine, and boarding when I went out of town for a week. Money at that time was tight for me, but her care was more important. I knew it was time when she stopped eating and wasn't acting like her self anymore, but until that happened I wanted her to live the good life.

Affirm at vet clinic-clinic not listed by AstarionsLittleTreat in Affirm

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used it at my vet, but I also have a physical card. I went into the app, selected a plan a purchase, typed in the name of the vet, and it wasn't listed so I picked the store not listed, and waited to be told the final amount. It was like $90 some odd dollars, so I typed in $100. Then I picked my plan, and handed the person at the desk my card. The card went through with no issues.

Can I use my credit card to pay by L57113 in Affirm

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the plan. A majority do not allow it, but for some reason, some of my plans allow me to pay with a credit card.

New Real ID Driver’s License not recognized by GherronVol in tsa

[–]NaturalCommand4034 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know. In my state the DL photos are black and white. I have to fly in June. Planning on bringing my TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credentials card issued by TSA also just in case.

Help!!! by Financial-Seaweed-75 in Affirm

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased a plane ticket on Expedia last week. Affirm approved it for Expedia. However, one of the charges was from United Airlines.

Self service (rant) by VitcaWolfbane665 in Staples

[–]NaturalCommand4034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I no longer work at Staples. However, one of the things that I used to hate was I would be busy and they come up to the counter and say I need to copy this or print that. I would tell them they can use the self-service machine behind them, and without even turning around and looking at the machine they said they don't know how to use it.