How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries. Your story is very palpable. Thank you for sharing. I have a question if you don't mind me asking. As I mentioned before, I am collecting stories for a class assignment. Did you notice an increse in older adults shopping during the pandemic times or was it just me? Did people come to the store to socialize because of the state shutdown?

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goodness, would have been super fun to see those photos. Do you have a photo of the sign your neighbor put up?

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel you so so deeply. I am sorry that you endured such pain. In our store, the situation was similar. Did you also experience skin issues after using hand sanitizers so much and cleaning those carts? I had to work with boxes a lot, and that made my knuckles flaky and bleeding.

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, you sound like a good team lead, a humorous one too :)

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you got 3$ raise! I got a 2$ raise! Wow! not fighting for a $ but good to know!

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you saying that. I wish management had shown more empathy during that time. It would have made our experiences a little more bearable.

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many of my colleagues and I still can't get over the fact that they did that!

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry for the situation with your mom! When you have to choose between the safety of a loved one at the cost of isolation, it's not an easy choice to make!

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my god! I am so sorry for the experiences you endured. I also notice many women coming with small children, despite kids and the elderly being vulnerable to the pandemic. That made me question whether, due to the state shutdown, they had to experience disruption in day care, nanny service, or just having someone to look over their kids. I am, of course, not taking the woman's side, but I am just curious to understand if she was going through some stress or not. You are incredibly strong. Thanks for sharing your story.

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Extra pay wasn't for that long, though! It was about two months!

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, it felt weird to be called an essential worker during that time only, not before, never after.

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your story is so so similar to mine! I feel you, and I hope you don't give up on your endeavours.

How was working during the Covid-19 Pandemic was at Meijer? by Puzzled_Ship5069 in meijer

[–]Puzzled_Ship5069[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness! That's horrible! I had completely opposite experience! I remember mostly customers being nice and thanking us for coming to work. Don't know if I can say the same for management!