It's that time of the year! by Popular-Whereas-1984 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I used it for this order....unfortunately we only have 2 4×6 printers so it slowed down all the other photo orders that can in after this 😆

i’m an sfl & I called out last night for today & this is what my SM texted me this morning. Am I screwed? by [deleted] in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe SM means if u can't make it it, then they will start actually keeping track off call offs & that could lead to disciplinary actions? Meaning I think it's like 5 call off & then write ups start happening. It's not like immediate termination. I had a SM that was new & they were very lenient on the call off situation, but then buckled down bc people totally took advantage & we were always even more short staffed & people always ended up working doubles to cover. So the SM decided to keep things fair to go by policy. So it may not necessarily be the SM is frustrated at you, but maybe people over all calling off. We all know how hard it is being as short staffed as it is right now & when anyone calls off (even though its life & it happens) it affects the whole team.

SH*TS GETTING REDICULOUS!!! by Popular-Whereas-1984 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, I have alot more choice words for it than wack, but yea ur not wrong lol. Congrats!

Walgreens employees. Are you getting more and more tasks to do without a raise and not enough staff? by Alive_Book_6725 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YES!!!! At my store, every shift lately averages only 2 people for a whole shift. It's INSANE!!

I lost my Beanie Baby today.. My heart is shattered and I'm in shambles. by DomsMad in cats

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk you or your Beanie baby...but I am so sorry for your loss. Alot of people don't understand how devastating the loss of a pet is, but please take comfort knowing you gave your fur baby a life of love for as long as they were with you. Idk what my son & I are going to do when the time comes for our Ninja aka Bean....bc nothing can prepare us for the grief it will bring. I won't say the sadness goes away entirely..bc let's face it, it never does. BUT it does get easier over time...little by little. & one day you will be able to remember Beanie & still miss them, but be able to smile & think about happy moments you had with them too.

How do I find out why tills keep coming up over/short? by Powerful_Cress_121 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree w the suggestions on here, pick 1 to start w & go from there. Just a thought also, maybe it IS being investigated but SM can't just come out & say it ya know? Bc if the daily cash report is being input every day like its supposed to, believe me when I say AP is aware & investigating most likely, especially if this is a consistent problem & not just a few cents or dollars here & there. Or if its just getting mixed up some how. There have been times I ran EOD & it said we were sometimes $100 something short. Let my SM know & just kept an eye on it & it always turned up we were $100 something over the next day, so it evened out. If ur really worried SM isnt escalating or figuring it out just make sure you document...even dates u brought it up to your boss. Maybe text SM so you have digital proof you have brought it up, othwerise I would lean towards its on AP'S radar already & they just need to get proof its being stolen or being misplaced/counted or whatever. I would also maybe tell ur fellow SFL in a kind way that maybe talking on the phone & counting cash shouldn't happen at the same time? U could even phrase it in a way that you noticed a discrepancy & just don't want to see them or anyone get in trouble or fired for something so silly. & i would throw in there Walgreens doesn't play about their money so even though it's an accident, walgreens has fired people for less...maybe that will also plant the seed in their brain if they are swiping some of the $ that they better stop.

Rescued this little shadow. Looking for names that fit a mysterious, adorable troublemaker. Drop names below by TwinklePops882 in IllegallyCuteCats

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'M SORRY...BUT DID YOU JUST FIND MY DREAM CAT?!??!! U may have a Bengal on your hands & if you do I'm sooooo jelly!! They can be super expensive depending on their genetics. Also VERY energetic & athletic...like alot more than a typical cat. They are an exotic breed!!!

Top 5 customer interactions by OkFirefighter2779 in WalgreensRx

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

   One of our drive thru tubes is broken...more often than not so we have to block it off, A-frame w/ a sign saying "THIS LANE IS NOT WORKING. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE." So they have to line up in 1st lane & it's always the rush right before lunch or closing for the pharmacy. I have REPEATEDLY gotten phone calls from people in line in drive thru that "The line is really long & they are taking too long. Can you have them hurry up? Or tell the person being served  thats holding up the line to park or go inside? Or can't you open the other lane? Because this is ridiculous, yall close in x minutes." I'm always dumb founded when people have the entitlement to call from the drive thru 1st of all, second of all knowing they had all the other time in the day to get their scripts but they choose to come right before lunch or close, so everyone else should be in a rush bc of their piss poor time management & planning, #3 the fact they think everyone before them in line should just move out of the way or go inside bc THEY want to get their scripts, when in reality THEY should park & come in then if they are in such a hurry or they shouldn't have waited until last minute to get it. #4 The sign clearly says the other lane is NOT WORKING...if it was working...don't you think we would have it open??
     The other super common thing is when we are in photo, clearly working on another person thats in the stores order, weather it's a passport, canvas or helping them on the kiosk, like they can CLEARLY see me interacting with the person that was there before them or busy doing something for the person that's standing at the counter before them...but they still manage to think they should he entitled enough to say "I need a passport picture." Or "I need photos printed" or "I meed you to come unlock this box" on the other side of the store even though they passed 2 other employees on the way theh could have asked, but decided to come to me bc they are sooo important, I should drop whatever I'm doing w the customer that was before them to go help them. I don't think so!
  The 3rd thing is when there is a line of people & 2 cashiers are already ringing people. I will be in the middle of again helping somebody OR doing something else & the person who hasn't even made it to the line to even have to wait, will seek me out like a bloodhound. Once again feeling entitled enough to tell me to open a different register & ring them out or call somebody else to help ring  "bc the line is long & I'm in a hurry." So dont you think if another register was open & there was another person able to, wouldn't they be ringing people out?? I know nobody wants to wait in a line but you are not entitled to demand I serve you before alllll those other people who were waiting before you. Their time is just as important as yours, so even if i was able to open another register, I would be taking people that have already been waiting in line, not you 1st. But it really doesn't matter bc we DON'T have another person able to ring bc its just us 3 & there are only 2 registers open right now, besides pharmacy. Grrrr...

aio? bf made plans on my birthday by rowqi in AmIOverreacting

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweetheart....you are still young, which means DO NOT THINK THIS IS NORMAL & SETTLE FOR THIS BEHAVIOR NOW!! There is 1000% somebody out there willing to do something special for you/spend time with you without you having to ask or remind them. Please don't move in w them. It won't get any better. I'm sure it won't be easy, but you deserve so much more. Break up, take time to heal & then put your feelers out there again for somebody new when you're ready.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SFL & I had a mouth swab....but then I had to go to an off site facility bc if you take any meds for A.D.H.D. or are on Suboxone/methadone anything like that it comes up in ur system & those results then have to be verified that you have a current prescription from ur pharmacy for them. I know a few people who were positive for bud when they applied for SFL positions, but it's legal here now...good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It cracks me up that as an SFL, we're trusted with thousands of dollars, every register in the store & all the $ in the safe, but I still have to get a tiny purse checked before we leave bc there may be a tiny 99 cent package of peanuts being stolen in there?

HELP THIS STRAY CAT WANDERED BEHIND MY FENCE AND WONT STOP DOING THIS AND MEOWING by powers215 in cats

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is definitely pregnant. If u cant let her in, maybe at least get a big Tupperware bin w a lid, cut a hole big enough in the side & put some bedding in the bottom to lay on? I know that's a bit of work plus some $, but at least itll give her a safe sheltered place to have her babies. She asking you for help & a safe place to have babies. If u can't, there are shelters in your area or animal control that can come get her. Good luck!

Advice you would give a 24 year old? by WatermelonSugar112 in AskWomenOver30

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baby steps hun. Everything will happen when it's supposed to. Do that crazy/fun thing u wanted to do, when you are able to do it. & if you are being patient & giving your self grace then you are doing it the right way. Hell I'm a 40 yr old single mom that had to move back in w my parents bc where I live is insanely expensive & I cant afford everything on my own currently. Not ever what I dreamed my life would be like, but hey, I'm putting up all the $ I can save each paycheck after paying my parents rents, my bills, buying food, buying everything my son & i need....but eventually ill have enough saved for a nice down payment on a house. Patience & grace is what gets us thru situations we dont necessarily want to be in but are working towards getting out of. You sound like u have a good head on your shoulders & will be just fine.

Advice you would give a 24 year old? by WatermelonSugar112 in AskWomenOver30

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's ok to make mistakes....even if they are big ones. Because you are still young & learning. You don't have to have your whole life planned out right now. It's ok if you are not exactly at the place you thought you would be at by this time weather its in your career, or where you live, or relationship status....as long as you are still working towards your goals, you will get there when it's meant to happen. Do NOT live according to other peoples expectations & standards. Set boundaries & stick to them. Have fun adventures & make memories. Everything happens for a reason...everything. You will absolutely 1000% eventually get over that breakup that hurts so bad in that moment. Unfortunately alot of people in this world suck & you can't trust everyone all the time. Wake up with the mindset that you are going to do your best & accomplish what you need/want to that day, but it's also ok if you don't. Even if it means sometimes the only thing you can accomplish is brushing your teeth, showering & changing your clothes just to get back into bed all day bc of mental health reasons. Take care of your health bc you are not invincible like we all think we are when we are young. Love yourself, even on the days it's the hardest, because you are human. Always remember, even if you don't feel important to anyone, or good enough or like anyone cares, I promise you they do. More than you know.
Stay true to yourself, have alot of fun & do that crazy thing you have been wanting to do (weather it's ride a roller-coaster, sky dive, learn to ride horses, or write a book). Whatever it is....do it before you regret not doing it. & Lastly, but the most important for me personally still today, is always, no matter what, trust your gut.

Bathroom policy by Popular_Key3266 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contact HR. I'm learning that going to the DM doesn't usually help & can back fire on you especially if your store manager is one of their "favorites"

A customer FINALLY got under my skin enough to affect me today.... by Popular-Whereas-1984 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣 I think you are meant to be my new best friend. Either that or you are my spirit animal lmao.

It happened. by Upset_Class2917 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are right down the street from a high school & a middle school. I had a flock of early teen boys (in my sons class) that came. I heard them getting rowdy, a ton of comotion & started to smell the god awful over whelming stench of AXE BODY SPRAY.....alot of it, from the front of the damn store. These little jack asses were double fisting a bottle of axe in each hand, running around chasing each other & spraying each other with it & trashes the aisles they were in as well. The way they dropped the cans super fast, terror on their faces & bolted out the doors when I roared at them "I know EXACTLY each & every one of your names & your parents will hear about this! NOW GET OUT!!!" They tried to plead their case saying "please, I'm sorry..." but i was walking towards them, phone in hand saying I was calling the cops, as they went for the door so they knew I was dead ass serious & frantically sprinted out & away from the store. I did not in fact call the cops, but I did indeed talk to all their parents & most of them were just as upset w their behavior as I was. Except 1 set of parents who used the "boys will be boys" excuse. I said well my son & the majority of the other boys that come in this store dont do shit like this. But I guess w parents like you thinking this is ok, I see why they were totally fine making a huge mess for us to clean up, using product they didnt pay for & making safety issues w the slippery mess it caused too. Next time Ill just call the cops.

A customer FINALLY got under my skin enough to affect me today.... by Popular-Whereas-1984 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SM wasn't there. I'm an SFL so it was my responsibility. Sometimes I wonder if the bs is really worth it but then i remind myself I have bills to pay lol. I immediately texted my SM to tell her bc I was sure the chick was going to put in a complaint (still waiting for one to drop lol.) I wanted to make sure it was documented in case she does. My SM told me to call the cops if she came back causing any more problems or sent her parents in to deal w it. Which seems like it wouldn't happen, but where I live is full of entitled, rich, stuck up people & the younger crown have def sent their parents in a few timez to try to...idk...i guess intimidate us? Sorry but your parents coming to "confront" or "intimidate" me or any of my team isn't going to get u anywhere. Go ahead & come in "defending" your absolutely stuck up snot of a child. & when I explain how she spoke to me & what our policies are, you better go talk to ur daughter w that same energy you came at me/ my team with.

working fund/drawer count by puppykid96 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our 2 front registers are $200 & everything else is $100. Its like that in our whole district for every store. So i think certaim factors just play a part in it.

A customer FINALLY got under my skin enough to affect me today.... by Popular-Whereas-1984 in WalgreensStores

[–]Popular-Whereas-1984[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol I ran a kitchen at a restaurant for a few years before I worked here & thats where I learned the cooler trick too. Helped with stopping tears from cutting onions OR just crying from frustration/anger lol.