So, I started my new job today

[pokoko]

NobleTeam360 said:

pokoko said:
I worked Lawn & Garden at Lowes so I did a hell of a lot of loading. All I can say is make sure you have some pain medication because they will work your ass off in the spring and early summer. If you're working outside then it will be non-stop mulch and landscape stones, rain or shine. Get a good pair of gloves and a great pair of shoes.

Loading in the lumberyard is better in some ways because it's in the shade and less work but I hated when I had to fill in over there because contractors are usually assholes. Lawn & Garden is mostly rich women who want a perfect yard and they can be bitches but they're a lot easier to butter up.

Lol, I worked lawn and garden at Walmart and I swear a lot of the older ladies tipped me even for doing easy stuff (Like loading a bag of mulch in their car). We weren't supposed to accept tips but I did anyway.

I always refused first but then they'd usually stuff it in my pocket or then I'd take it if they insisted.  I wanted to have that excuse ready if anyone said anything (though most managers wouldn't care).  The funny thing is, the people who have you load the big stuff are usually the ones who never tip or even say 'thanks'.  That's why L&G > the lumberyard.  You can load a dozen sheets of plywood for someone and they're standing there tapping their foot, then they hop into their truck when you're done without even making eye contact.

Personally, I loved working in L&G and the customers were usually in a better mood than those on the inside.  The only BIG negative was that Lowes was so damned concerned about having too many people working when it was slow that it was always understaffed when it was busy, which makes both customers and staff disgruntled.