slugshooter Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 It's not much, but it's work. I got hired at Publix, which for the Florida/Georgia members on here they will know what I am talking about. It's a grocery store, never worked in grocery before but the manager liked the fact that even with a degree, I was willing to do just about anything available. At least we'll have some more money coming in, things have been VERY tight these last few months. I didn't realize that finding a job once I moved back home was going to be so tough. Things have changed in 13 years here. The unemployment rate is 8% in the county with 12,000 people collecting unemployment (I never did though), and they announced last week that the Merillat plant was shutting down, so add another 400 people to the unemployment line. Oh well, at least I can start making some money again and help support the family and take some of the pressure off of Kari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations Marc, hope the job goes well for you. I remember Publix and Albertsons stores down in Orlando. Here we have Krogers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congrats Marc. We got a Publix here. It's where all the rich folks shop. LOL ( I shop at Winn-Dixie) Any job is better than no job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations Marc. We just got Publix up here in South Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Money is money! Congrats on the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Good Luck on your new job Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Dude, I didn't know Publix was still around!!!!!!! Good luck to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congrats Marc. I'll have to get you to send me up some Squirt in the can. I can't find it anywhere around NC, but I know Publix has it, because we use to buy it by the case from the Publix in West Palm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MallardPrincess Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Good luck on your new job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congrats on the job Marc!!! :cool I'm with unioncountyslayer, squirt is AWESOME!!! I always get my friends from the states to bring me a few cases up when they come since we don't have it in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congrats on the Job!!! I worked at 2 of the Publix stores in Florida(Zephyrhills,North Carrollwood)...They were both very good places to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Congrats Marc. I'll have to get you to send me up some Squirt in the can. I can't find it anywhere around NC, but I know Publix has it, because we use to buy it by the case from the Publix in West Palm. I'll send you Squirt if you send me some Sundrop!!! Just one of the many things I miss about North Carolina!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Congratulations on the job! I am sure everyone will feel a whole lot better with some $$$$$$$ coming in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 I'll send you Squirt if you send me some Sundrop!!! Just one of the many things I miss about North Carolina!! It's a deal bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 my daughter works at Publix, and I know a few that do or have worked for them...as with every company, they have their advantages and disadvantages, but overall, it seems to be an excellent company to work for....congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 It is a start which will help you on the path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Congrats on the new job. Do they still have Piggly wigglys down there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Congrats on the job, Marc. I'll send you Squirt if you send me some Sundrop!!! Just one of the many things I miss about North Carolina!! at least you don't have to eat that god awful vinegar bbq in NC anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Congrats on the job, Marc. at least you don't have to eat that god awful vinegar bbq in NC anymore Easy!!!! There a places in FL where you can still get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Good to hear you're a productive member of society again marc. Before you know it you'll be voting Republican and everything. Congrats on the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Good luck. It is a very needed business and their stores are clean and bright. Learn all you can and advance as best you can. They pay real well as you go up the ranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oneshot7 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Congrats Marc. I'll have to get you to send me up some Squirt in the can. I can't find it anywhere around NC, but I know Publix has it, because we use to buy it by the case from the Publix in West Palm. I know we got it in two liters down here, but i dont know bout the can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Easy!!!! There a places in FL where you can still get it. Yes sirreee......that's the only kind there is!!!!!!!!!!:):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted September 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Congrats on the job, Marc. at least you don't have to eat that god awful vinegar bbq in NC anymore Actually Finn, I kinda grew to like it. I once had venison that was pulled like pulled pork, soaked in the vinegar base, and I couldn't stop eating it. I will say this though, there is no BBQ place anywhere in the USA that can beat good ole' Sonny's BBQ down here. I forgot how much I liked it until I moved back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Actually Finn, I kinda grew to like it. I once had venison that was pulled like pulled pork, soaked in the vinegar base, and I couldn't stop eating it. I will say this though, there is no BBQ place anywhere in the USA that can beat good ole' Sonny's BBQ down here. I forgot how much I liked it until I moved back. Man, I'm missing me some Sonny's right now....I did like that place. I could never get used to the vinegar taste..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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