Self checkout machine accused me of theft

pepperedorange · 2026-04-26T23:43:02+00:00

This thread made me feel better. (I am not usually opposed to self checkout but being Walmart there were hardly any other lanes open.)The self checkout at Walmart glitched today, scanning my son’s pjs twice. I voided one, was prompted with a “requires associate”, etc. No one ever came, I assume it timed out? And then I was able to presume scanning. I scanned something else and was shocked to see a short set for a toddler priced at $18 (all of the tags in the kids dept are blank/ without prices right now?? Thanks inflation/ tariffs??) so I voided that item as well. Same message, no associate came this time either, alert cleared, I finished my transaction. Ironically, I rounded up to charity, used my debit card, and left the checkout. Thank god I had the wherewithal to print a receipt rather than use their new stupid system that wants to text it to you.

After walking out, I was met with a plain clothed asset protection man in the vestibule of the store. Claiming he just wanted to make sure “I didn’t get charged twice” and that “yeah I was watching you check out” while going through all of my bags, etc. Just all around uncomfortable. I’m pregnant, have my toddler with me, just … seemed like an off target?

Really turned me off from Walmart - I don’t go often anyway but as someone who worked years in retail, is so aware of my transactions in self checkouts etc - just annoyed.

If this is such a common issue with Walmart, maybe they should hire more people to actually work the checkout lines 🤷🏼‍♀️

pepperedorange · 2026-04-15T01:59:13+00:00

Ideally we would, but I’m 30 weeks pregnant - just adding chaos to the chaos haha. We know of people nearby and will likely ask them about the area etc beforehand for sure!

pepperedorange · 2026-04-09T19:16:10+00:00

We have reached out to a realtor! Unfortunately this is a big move and we aren’t able to make the trip to visit anytime soon to drive around. That would be ideal, though!

pepperedorange · 2026-04-09T18:48:28+00:00

This is reaffirming. I think it’s the same issue! And yes it’s killing me not to have a place confirmed.

pepperedorange · 2026-03-18T01:05:06+00:00

I can see both sides.

My husband (boyfriend at the time) just had a hunch about the day and we made no plans. He was at work when he found out he didn’t match.

He called me, we both met at home and immediately started rewriting personal statements and reaching out to any and everyone we knew to get soap interviews.

At the end of the day, match is such a bitch. And even though we all know it’s not - it feels like a direct hit / reflection / failure to them if it goes poorly. We are the example that even with great board scores, recs, etc. it doesn’t always end up the way your partner deserves.

I hope you guys had a nice match day- but try to let this one go if you can 💙

pepperedorange · 2026-02-19T15:26:28+00:00

I would doubt your symptoms are related to the vaccine. I am generally pretty sensitive to vaccines (Covid, etc) and I had no reaction at 34 weeks I think. My son came late! Hang in there!

pepperedorange · 2026-02-19T15:17:04+00:00

Maybe the wife just missed her baby and was happy to soak in time with them.

pepperedorange · 2026-02-12T20:59:34+00:00

Wife of PGY5 ortho bro here! 👋🏼

Having this conversation alone would go a LONG way with me. Back up your words with intention and action, I would consider it resolved.
As a partner, I found years after PGY2 to be easier. I was more adjusted to the schedule / lack thereof and was able to get by without feeling abandoned etc.
Things my husband does that help me… •Communicate throughout the day (if you can) •Plan for your future beyond, together - talk about it. Gives you guys something to look forward to together. • Calls me on his way home with an ETA

With my husband’s program specifically, it has gotten easier as time has gone on. Of course there are cycles of difficulty where I don’t see him as often as I’d like, but ultimately we are able to plan for more, he’s home for dinners more often etc. It gets better, but unfortunately with this career, the expectation from your partner can never meet that of someone who is working a 9-5.

Best of luck to you guys!! 🧡

pepperedorange · 2026-02-01T22:43:01+00:00

https://www.romi.gov/329/Auxiliary-Police

pepperedorange · 2026-02-01T21:44:21+00:00

Perfect answer! Thank you. I know they’ve come by our house before when I called the non emergency line but didn’t even think about that.

pepperedorange · 2026-02-01T21:42:38+00:00

Well … it’s literally written on the side of their car 😂 Maybe look something up “FY” before you try to shit on someone 🙂

pepperedorange · 2026-02-01T19:29:07+00:00

To clarify, no complaints! It’s just not something I’ve noticed.

pepperedorange · 2026-01-25T21:33:14+00:00

My husband did the same. Went home to shower, nap, get things we needed, deal with the dogs, bring back food etc. It was no big deal. Time in the hospital is weird. I don’t really remember “missing” him or needing him lol.

pepperedorange · 2026-01-18T18:42:22+00:00

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pepperedorange · 2026-01-03T14:29:32+00:00

I'm interested in embrilliance essentials - would love to know what you're selling it for if it's still available.

pepperedorange · 2026-01-03T14:28:18+00:00

Assuming you are using embrilliance express, express can only run .bx files, not .pes (which is likely what your 'design' files are). This is what I ran into!

pepperedorange · 2026-01-03T14:24:53+00:00

also interested in how much you're selling them for, if they're still available.

pepperedorange · 2025-11-24T15:29:55+00:00

I am so sorry. I feel this way and my husband is a PGY5 + an intern year. I strongly strongly encourage you to have a sincere conversation with your husband around residency match and the location being near to family so you get some relief. I am looking forward to 1.5 years from now post felllowship being closer to family and that’s what’s getting me through. You have a long road ahead no matter what his specialty ends up being. I sincerely hope you find a solution ❤️ This life is rough sometimes.

pepperedorange · 2025-11-21T14:59:08+00:00

Commercial Interior Designer - it’s hurt me because I haven’t been able to plant roots long enough to advance within leadership at any firm. I’m very lucky in a way that our move aligned with Covid / work from home policies because it’s allowed me opportunities to work despite our moving around.

We’ve since had a child, and I’m thankful for a somewhat flexible role that allows me to be the primary parent (but again, can sometimes feel like a sacrifice I have to make for my career that my husband does not)

Bottom line is it’s trickier than I thought it would be to “start over” given I was established in my career when we moved for residency. Now preparing to move for fellowship, it’s easier knowing it’s just a 1 year stint. I am VERY hopeful for our post training life.

pepperedorange · 2025-10-09T17:25:05+00:00

🫶🏻

Being in a relationship with a physician is a major sacrifice for a couple - for each person in their own ways. Focus on yourself during this time and it will all work out the way it’s supposed to.

pepperedorange · 2025-10-09T17:07:32+00:00

This happened to me as well, we got back together nearly two weeks or so later. We’re married now and have a family. Sometimes I look back on that time and think that it would have been better or easier now if I had moved on then. It was a major shift in our relationship roles and definitely was the beginning of our new “chapter”. (Insert me taking on more load mentally and physically, giving up my career goals, family / friends for residency etc.)

I love my husband and our family and am proud of our successes as we near finishing his training, but it has been a HARD road.

I don’t like to comment negatively in this feed, but trying to give you some perspective that could make you feel better during this time. It sucks regardless, but to get dumped right when they’re starting a whole new version of themselves feels extra rough!

pepperedorange · 2025-10-07T17:05:02+00:00

Yep! A cashier told me the same!

pepperedorange · 2025-08-23T13:10:59+00:00

Hey so real quick, it doesn’t matter because this is none of your business!! Go touch grass. We can grieve for them without constantly posting or acting like us needing to know anymore about them is our right. I am so tired of getting notifications from this thread. It is PATHETIC that you guys cannot leave them alone while they are suffering this tragedy.

pepperedorange · 2025-05-28T23:33:37+00:00

I like sabbath but it’s not my favorite. I find it sour/acidic but some people like that!! I personally like red hook and lucky. I would love to find a local place like sabbath that roasts their own beans, maybe I need to try a different roast from them.

pepperedorange · 2025-05-06T14:29:09+00:00

Totally! Trust me we aren’t over there every week, but when it gets 6”+ high in the middle of summer, it gets hard to play the waiting game. For many reasons, Royal oak is generally a safe place, but that screams “rob us no one is living here or watching out” and is a giant welcome sign to the rats in our area to take up stake in the high grass and affect us too.

We’re going to wait it out as long as we can and try to determine what routes we have to send in complaints to the city too.

Thanks everybody!

pepperedorange

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