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I work at Walmart - May 3rd Update

Libra2 — Sun, 03 May 2020 23:54:31 GMT

Hi, I worked today 7 to 4. This was the hardest day so far in my 12 years with Walmart.

We had one of the stores within 7 miles of ours close because 81 of their employees had the virus. Their customers are now shopping in our store. We are so short of employees because they are to scared to come to work.

All day today I was solving problems at the self checkout and ringing out customers in a regular register. Most customers are only coming in to buy items they need for a month. The toy department has run out of puzzles and many board games and coloring books. Those at home are trying to keep their kids busy. And we are selling lots of bikes.

I don't see to much hoarding now, most customers are buying food. I did help garden

Customers ring out mulch, potting soil and flowers. Even lawn mowers!

I had a hot forehead and started to get sweaty, so I had a manager check my temperature and it was ok. I just wish everyone would wear a mask in the store. That is how so many employees are getting the virus. We wear masks and gloves, which is hard to do for 8 hours a day.

We also now have one-way arrows in all isles to help everyone stay 6 feet away from each other. Our store is open 7a.m. to 8:30 pm. So getting there when the store opens is the best time to shop for what you need.

Stay safe everyone.

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stevieb — Sun, 03 May 2020 23:58:08 GMT

Please @Libra2, as best you can, take care of yourself. You deserve a medal.

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mspatmac — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:12 GMT

Thanks for the update, many readers were looking for you. Thank you for what you are doing for your customers. Continue to stay safe.

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Tribesters — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:01:07 GMT

@Libra2

Stay safe!

Do you think the one-way aisles are working? I think I'm the only person that actually follows them. I've gone down aisles where I don't even want anything just so I can enter the next aisle the right way. Then 3 people come at me from the wrong direction. Very frustrating! At first I thought maybe they didn't see the one-way? But it's been 2-3 weeks & they're still going the wrong way. Thank goodness for grocery pick-up! I'm only going inside for emergencies!

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Leggett28 — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:01:29 GMT

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on the bay — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:03:27 GMT

@Libra2 -

I'm glad you are ok so far and I hope you remain safe.

You are very brave and courageous though I know you may have no choice.

When I went to my Walmart a few days ago, just like you said, all the employees were wearing masks and gloves but not all customers were.

That is disappointing when you are trying so hard to be safe!

We were all hoping you were ok because we hadn't seen your post in awhile and heard that Walmart closed.

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Leggett28 — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:03:28 GMT

Hope you stay safe. Thank you 🙏

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Mary Bailey — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:04:27 GMT

@Libra2 I think you are brave.

Sending you a cyber-hug. Wish I could send you more!

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Tessa Mendoza — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:08:04 GMT

You are a frontline worker and deserve hazard pay. I wish everyone in the store was forced to wear a mask or made to leave. Stay safe!

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Spacrazy — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:09:14 GMT

@Libra2 Congratulations on a job well done! I appreciate your post but I am sorry for the extra stress and challenges of your workload - I had no idea. I think it’s admirable for you to “show up”.

I am one of the few to stick to the stay home mandates and really had no idea what’s going on out there.

Momma taught us that hard work pays off - I pray that remains true. Don’t forget there are those of us that care about you and appreciate you.

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happycat — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:10:23 GMT

Thank you for the update. I am sorry things are so bad for you, and I am honestly praying you do not get sick. I really think all of you should get hazard pay.

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sann — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:11:08 GMT

@Tribesters wrote:
@Libra2

Stay safe!

Do you think the one-way aisles are working? I think I'm the only person that actually follows them. I've gone down aisles where I don't even want anything just so I can enter the next aisle the right way. Then 3 people come at me from the wrong direction. Very frustrating! At first I thought maybe they didn't see the one-way? But it's been 2-3 weeks & they're still going the wrong way. Thank goodness for grocery pick-up! I'm only going inside for emergencies!

Totally understand. Same thing is happening at the store I go too.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:12:36 GMT

@Libra2 I'm so sorry to read you're still experiencing such harrowing conditions at work! My heart bleeds for all of the affected employees and their families. Because of tireless, dedicated employees like you, people are still able to shop for essentials at reasonable prices-no price gouging.

Please know that everyday you show up for work, exposing yourselves to those people that are unwilling or unable to adhere to CDC guidelines, you are APPRECIATED so much!😷social distance hug🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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lovesrecess — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:25:34 GMT

You are a real trooper to show up and work so many hours in a store that has so many customers everyday. I applaud you!

I am wondering why WM doesn't require customers to wear masks? I know Costco requires customers and staff to wear masks or they are not allowed inside. Seems that would help. So sorry to hear so many got sick at one WM location. I went to WM to get a few necessities and felt very vulnerable.I won't be going back inside. Too many people, too close. No one seemed to be concerned with social distancing...or wearing a mask. I was one of the few wearing a mask.....including the staff....many of them had masks but were wearing them around their necks; I know they are super hot and uncomfortable.....but we all need to wear masks to protect ourselves from each other right now. As far as one-way aisles, I saw nothing marked like that. People were going in every direction.

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PamfromCT — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:19:04 GMT

@Libra2, I appreciate you and your important role. I wonder if anyone has spoken to store management about concerns about some customers are not wearing masks? If so, what was their response? I feel very sorry for you, and I will pray for you.

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1Snickers — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:26:09 GMT

@Libra2 I am a Libra also. I think Libra's are very nice people. (Especially you)!

I haven't been to Wall Mart, only to places that require people to wear masks. And, only three times during the pandemic. I wear a mask and gloves and within 15 minutes my hands are sweating. Then the yard mask is old and disintegrated and Interferes with my hearing aide.
I'm telling you this because I don't see how you can work so long with a mask on! The stress has to be terrible for you. Your dedication and concern for customers is admirable!

Bless you and take care, I hope you stay well.

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fthunt — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:37:35 GMT

You are a Trooper - A++++

Thanks for your updates - Makes us appreciate people like you more - and perhaps be kinder when we are shopping.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:41:08 GMT

@Tribesters Yes I think they work, pretty much. My Safeway put down the arrows about 3 weeks ago. It took a bit of getting used to but seems to be working ok. I shop early in the day when there are few shoppers and now and then either I or someone else catches myself/themself going "the wrong way." We always share a laugh and say "Oops!"

@Libra2 Thanks for checking in, many of us were concerned about you. You should get a medal for all you do. Even tho I'm not a Walmart shopper, I thank you for all your hard work.

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fthunt — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:41:50 GMT

I didn't see the other "Trooper" reference b/c I didn't read all the comments. Sorry to be a copy-cat - trooper just came to mind first. LOL

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Boomernichols — Mon, 04 May 2020 00:57:00 GMT

Thanks for your service! Take care