That "seasonal" job at the bookstore is finally over
@JamesHxstatic (29233)
Eugene, Oregon
January 12, 2018 3:15pm CST
It was just a month and I did earn more than enough to pay for the for the tickets for the flight to San Antonio, so it was a good thing overall. Standing on my feet as a cashier for two or three hours, taking a fifteen minute break and then another two hours was less than fun, however.
I did get a great book discount and managed to buy only four, I think. With the exception of one person, everyone in the store was very nice and helpful, including the manager and assistant.
It was an experiment and one that I won't try again. Nice to be retired!
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
12 Jan 18
Must have been fun but tiring to a point at least it would have been for me.
Glad you could make enough money to get your Tickets to go there and a few books into the bargain.
Enjoy your flight and stay over there.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 18
It will be fun. My wife has an art quilting conference there and I lived there as a kid and have not been there since the 1950s.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
13 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic
Very original that and I hope it goes really well for you and her.
You will have a great time for sure and can go and revisit places you have not seen in a long long time.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
@lovinangelsinstead21 Thank you! I am looking forward to the trip and she is too.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
There is such freedom in retirement 
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
@JudyEv True and a local gay director wants me to be a Mafia Don in his new movie.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
13 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic you will be fine there James
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 18
We will, I'm sure. It is in mid-April, so should not be too hot.
@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 18
I can imagine. Walking around some would have been better, just standing in front of that register for hours was boring and tiring as well.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
12 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic I understand. When I worked retail I was assigned to the register but go out from behind it when things were slow to refill clothes and restock.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 18
@NJChicaa Yes, I have done that too when I worked at the bird seed store.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 Feb 18
It was over minimum wage which was good, but standing in one spot so long was difficult.
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@db20747 (43425)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
27 Feb 18
@JamesHxstatic yes, that would hurt by back! I like to move around!!!
@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Jan 18
Oh, I already forgot, nothing to dwell on.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 18
Yes that is what prompted me to take the job.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
It was not easy with that 30% discount on top of sale prices.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16517)
• China
13 Jan 18
Now you will have more time to play ping-pong or help your wife with some household chores,because she must have received more orders for art quilts than before.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
I hope that she does. She is willing to take orders.
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@Marilynda1225 (79571)
• United States
13 Jan 18
Standing that long would kill me especially with all my knee problems . At least you gave it a try and the people were nice
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
Yes, I knew that it was going to end mid-January, so no surprises.
@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 18
Yes that is good thing. I know that meals, etc will be spendy.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
It really does. I have worked two part time jobs since retiring, besides occasional acting jobs. The acting is a lot more fun.
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@just4him (305417)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jan 18
@JamesHxstatic I'm sure it is. Are you with a community theater?
@lovebuglena (43059)
• Staten Island, New York
13 Jan 18
I've never worked at a bookstore. Perhaps that would be something I'd enjoy as I love books.
Also, standing behind the register is a bit fun as you get to count money.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
You can be a both a cashier and a bookseller as well with training.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jan 18
Hard to say, but she is quite abrasive and I again told the manager that before I left. One employee said that I was not the first person to say she is difficult.
@xFiacre (12613)
• Ireland
12 Jan 18
@jameshxstatic I’d love to work in a bookstore but I’d have to buy lots of books. I’m a sucker for books. Glad you enjoyed it.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 18
Yes, I had to avert my eyes from all the titles that tempted me.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Jan 18
Well, you picked up some extra "change" for your efforts.
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@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
12 Jan 18
That is great that you earn enough money for your trip! Dang, a fifteen-minute break? I was lucky to get 2 without getting yelled at haha
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jan 18
Laws are pretty strict now, one 15 minute break in four hours, and a 30 minute meal break in five.
@Hannihar (129376)
• Israel
15 Feb 18
I love working at bookstores. Would you do it again James? Congrats on making the money for the tickets.
