The Secrets Of Working In A Supermarket

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During lockdown i worked in a supermarket and found out what it's really like to work in one. From stacking shelves to serving on the tills, i found out all the inside secrets that normal people wouldn't know, So i'm here to share some inside knowledge
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@joshy8345 5 ай бұрын

I've been working in a supermarket for very long now, I can't tell you how many times I've found a Deli order in a fridge while walking past, if you're going to make a Deli worker weigh, pack and hand an item to you, at least hand it back if you don't want it or it's too expensive. Throwing it in a fridge isn't very nice.

@cooprice0237 2 жыл бұрын

ANDY!!! You speak my language my friend. Whilst full time at uni, last December I picked up two supermarket jobs (both casual). A nightfill job and a position in a bakery within a supermarket. And let me tell you, I legit agreed to every single dam thing you said. I finished 90 minutes later than usual at my nightfill job yesterday, finished at 11pm when today I started uni at 5am!!! 5 CUSTOMERS walk in 5 minutes before closing pushing back our faceup time and stock time. Not going to get too technical with it, but I know for a fact that I won't be working these jobs for long. Although, since joining both jobs, I have gained alot of life experience as well as a few friendships.

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Haha! Good to hear i’m not the only one. You still doing it?

@thomasfox5061 2 жыл бұрын

I had to laugh. Customers choosing to hold workers hostage at closing instead of coming back the next day. Happens every day. Luckily, I get paid for every minute here in Florida.

@copp3rflam3 Жыл бұрын

It sucks even more when a 60 year old lady asks why there is one price label and 2 items and some kid has put neatly a fricking can of hair dye beside the matte paste on the end of aisle display and then the price tag on the product is faded so you cant see if the label is for hair dye or for the matte paste is meant to be there or the other way around and YOUR 15 AND ITS YOUR FIRST FRICKING DAY.

@seanm7539 2 ай бұрын

Yep, I do too and you know what to be honest with you if they even stay until 1040 I don’t care if that’s an extra like 10 bucks in my pocket

@sarahlewis7829 2 жыл бұрын

Everything you said was spot on, with the exemption of eating out the back. Anything you take off the shop floor/warehouse that is not paid for, regardless of it being damaged or not, is considered theft. So, we don't lol.

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

Lol yeaa good experience but not really again

@sharonbradley1030 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this Andy ! So very true, very funny, welcome to retail! 😃😘

@MrAndyBradley 3 жыл бұрын

Yuup! Surprised you’ve lasted this long

@willows1114 9 ай бұрын

I work at a supermarket and I absolutely love it! I’m on produce and learning the rest of the store. We have the best team and we manage to get the job done and have a laugh at the same time. We do reductions sometime between 5 and 8 ish for today and then tomorrow too. It’s physical work but super rewarding 👍🏻

@MrAndyBradley 7 ай бұрын

That’s cool you’ve got a good team! 👍

@Monkey16689 2 жыл бұрын

Work in Morrisons and it’s absolutely horrific, it’s tear gas each and every shift

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

tear gas 😂

@olivevedwards9804 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks~~haven't seen you in a while lovely to have you back with with that great personality and sense of humor.

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

don't worry, more videos coming soon, just need to get back to uploading frequently again

@MrDoctor88 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant 🤣

@benandrews5764 Жыл бұрын

hey man, going for my first tesco/retail job this wednesday, induction days, found this video exceptionally helpful, i really find it hard with people due to my aspergers, i'm hoping i can get my head down with it, although there are always silver linings, ill definitely be looking through your job related videos, just because you seem to be very educating, keep it up my dude

@Matthew-qu2yd Жыл бұрын

good luck brother

@callumlewis3504 11 ай бұрын

Hows it going fella?

@MrAndyBradley 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear, thanks for that. How’s it going so far?

@MitchQuintana 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - loved this! It’s nice to see you back on YT, Andy! I hope all has been well w/ you. I’m needing to find another job and have considered maybe applying at some local grocery stores. But your video has changed my mind about working at one, hahaha.

@MrAndyBradley 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man, had a bit of a break on this channel. It can be good, just depends on the staff :D

@iandavis6952 11 ай бұрын

I just had my job interview at Sainsbury's. You speak the truth. I have autism too. So I hope I can settle in this...

@johnsuperhist5219 9 ай бұрын

Bro I'm stressed rn day 3 today

@MrAndyBradley 7 ай бұрын

Did you get the job?

@iandavis6952 5 ай бұрын

Nope even though I was charming as hell *cough*. Will keep trying@@MrAndyBradley

@seanm7539 2 ай бұрын

@@johnsuperhist5219 just take it one day at a time don’t get overwhelmed. Take it one task at a time.

@seanm7539 2 ай бұрын

Did you let them know that you have autism because depending on what type of accommodations do you need? They would probably be more than happy to accommodate just to make your working experience better.

@Brunolauri Жыл бұрын

Seems like the experience working at supermarkets varies quite a lot, at least judging by this video and its comment section. As my first summer job I got real lucky and had the privilege to work at a supermarket real close to my house. It is really popular in my town. I am still working there even till this day while doing studies on the side. I work at the convenience food and cold meat section. The work is divided into two shifts in average (in busier times, such as christmas, it can be divided into three). There's the morning shift and then the evening shift. The morning shift is from 5 AM to 1 PM, 8 hours. The latter shift is usually from 10 AM to 6 PM, also 8 hours. The morning shift is done by two people and it is essentially unloading all the products on the shelves. The later shift is done by one person, where he/she checks the expiry dates of the products (and puts a cheaper price tag on the products that are getting old). I found it real funny to hear familiar words used in this video, we also "face" the shelves at our store, making sure the oldest products are at the front, minimizing waste. Another familiar thing I heard was the mention of people who had worked at the supermarket for over 20 years. My manager(?) for example has worked in this type of work for over 20 years (which has gotten her multiple raises). We have a system in our supermarket, where you get paid more the longer you work in there. I think it's also important to mention that I live in Finland, so things may seem quite different as compared to supermarkets in UK or the US. For example, we have quite a lot of days off (yet we get money from them). Also, when taking holiday breaks or being sick, we still get paid as we would if we worked. Our supermarket is only part of a franchise in other words, we have quite a lot of freedom to do things how we want as the store is owned by a local. I also have to say that even as a still somewhat new worker, I have surprisingly much input into our section and it's shelf arrangement and product selection. Then again, maybe I just got real lucky getting a job at this supermarket :) Feel free to ask if you have any questions regarding our store and its practices, I'd love to answer them!

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Seems like you had a similar experience 😀

@johnsuperhist5219 9 ай бұрын

@@MrAndyBradleyI'm really slow at the moment btw it's my second day on the job I got reminded on how to do the work like 4 times will I get fired? Any tips how to go around this

@Magyarorsz Жыл бұрын

If your new like me as well hardest part is knowing where such n such is located. Literally I'm on day 4 tommorow doing night fill and did day 3 by myself and screwed up my aisle simply by not knowing where things either went and nervous whatnot. Customers were asking me where this and that were and didn't know where it was etc.. or people will leave bread in the chiller aisle or something of that sorts. Felt exhausted afterwards feet were killing me like someone crushed them usually you get minimal training and expected just to know what to do after first couple "training shifts" and then your at it on your own can be daunting for some. Usually supermarkets pay somewhat decent to bare min wage it varies from person to person and store to store. Those were my hang ups not knowing where everything went the co workers are nice and friendly for most part however I think many leave and have high turnover they either hire students or people that really need a job something quick and easy cash definitely around Xmas time for sure. Supermarkets have high turnover in general.

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Yea definitely high turnover, but i feel doesn’t take long to get to grips with it 👍

@MikeBradleyofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha... it sounds like you really enjoyed working there! 🤣

@MrAndyBradley 3 жыл бұрын

Highlight of my life!

@420Lethal 2 жыл бұрын

ive non stop been looking for a job for 10months and tmr im going back to a store that said they would keep me in mind so ima ask if they need someone new im 17 and the struggle is real i just wanna car man smh 😂😂 yall please wish me luck im going insane looking for a job

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the struggle man, but ive seen a lot of stuff out there for young people. Maybe just do deliveroo on a bike and make a bit of cash that way

@mariiina77 Жыл бұрын

I'm watching this before going to work at the supermarket.. my first job 😭 I probably not good idea but I enjoyed it 😂😂

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

How’s it going so far? 😅

@ADayintheUK 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on Matey! Been a long time bud..hope all is well!

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

haha thanks man! i'm presuming you did a stint yourself? It has! miss that face of yours!

@jmcfar03 Жыл бұрын

currently working in a tescos express store. it's long and tiring but it's work i don't mind doing my only doubts have been my speed when stacking and getting shit done.

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you’ve picked it up by now!

@degenetron7590 Жыл бұрын

Never again, literally quit after 3 hours, and this wasn't my first job. I'm going back to delivery for making a buck during my last school year

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Yeaa defo would earn a bit more money

@skit6ixofficial 2 жыл бұрын

The longer you watch, the better it becomes!

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

i'm pleased... just be sure to not work at one yourself :D

@TheDarkq14 Жыл бұрын

I just got a job in a supermarket and I appreciate your vid, thanks

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

How’s it going now? Still there? Haha!

@TheGamerkid23418 23 күн бұрын

Well, I work at walmart for about 1 year and 6 months now, and I really joy it, and am a cashier worker and it is bit fun, I had a customer buying over 700 worth of food, and yeah, and I work from 3pm to 9pm on the weekends, and it is 6 hours shift so I would be getting 1 15 minutes break and 30 minutes lunch break, but if you to more then 7 hours each day you get 2 15 minutes and 1 hour lunch break, i see that is a good shift.

@sachinadams2084 Жыл бұрын

This is so true

@michaellagana9796 5 ай бұрын

I work in a small town i been working for about 3 months never missed a day i love my job great work envoirment i got lucky i guess

@SuperJhon360 Жыл бұрын

they tell us how much time we got we are always out before that. me and my family are there usually because were desperate and your open.

@andredreckett9799 2 жыл бұрын

Make a video explaining how to successfully land a job in any major supermarket because I've been trying for nearly a year with all of them and I keep getting rejected.🥺

@doma1686 Жыл бұрын

ur resume?

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Been successful yet?

@hannahheaton6996 Жыл бұрын

you got that bang on

@harrietbrown6415 Ай бұрын

I found a customer who was somehow still in the store fifteen minutes after closing time. I went up to her and told her we were closed. She looked at me and said, "I need dishwasher tablets." My team leader was furious.

@keithrobertson8101 Жыл бұрын

Just be thankful you had a job during lockdown god knows what your real job is

@MrAndyBradley 11 ай бұрын

Yea, i wish i got furloughed and got money for nothing, but i wasn’t able to as i’m mainly self employed, and wasn’t able to get the grant for that either so this was all i had

@Lexio5526 10 ай бұрын

I’m working 11pm to 7am for 4 years and it sucking my soul out of my body but when u need money u need it. And I need to admit I kinda like my job because it peaceful. 1 years left… gogogo

@MrAndyBradley 7 ай бұрын

Ooo that’s a killer, i defo couldn’t do that

@OnkelOguri Жыл бұрын

When ppl buy Suff out of the back the other Products wont get sold, expire and have to be thrown out so not good tip to do it like that

@robbiewatson1577 Жыл бұрын

Top tip - I look forward to more exciting retail insider secrets.

@mintycube 10 ай бұрын

Funny video! I start working at Sainsbury's in 3 days. Saving up for uni!

@MrAndyBradley 7 ай бұрын

Good luck! How’s it going?

@mintycube 7 ай бұрын

@@MrAndyBradley Really good thanks! It's hard work but I'm enjoying earning money and my colleagues are lovely.

@mistervacation23 2 жыл бұрын

So you go ahead and stack spaghetti sauce at a store in-in-in a supermarket. You control the guy or the woman that runs the rub...run-brings out the carts on-on-or-on a forklift. What happened?

@RainySG711 3 ай бұрын

It was so sad to get a master’s degree in a hopeless country with no job, so I'm about to leave China and work in a supermarket in Singapore. Just looking your video😂,thanks for which made me some mentally prepared.

@grahamalford7762 Жыл бұрын

Fail to mention the horrendous floor shelve packing it's agony 😭

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Ha! Just a tad!

@crystalsky8819 Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering, which job area pays better. Packing or on the till

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Well, no matter what job role specificly you’re on, you get paid the same

@johnthomsen8802 2 жыл бұрын

I lasted 4 days. Hated it and was having back pain. I was expected to work. Quit the next day.

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

haha!! i don't blame you

@seanm7539 2 ай бұрын

I don’t blame you at all for quitting. I’m not mad at you for that sometimes it’s just not for everybody. Hell it’s not even for me and I already have severe back issues and I’ve been doing it for almost 10 months.

@kaylabangtan 3 жыл бұрын

Yooo, haven't seen you in a minute ! 😩😭

@MrAndyBradley 3 жыл бұрын

Yeaa i know, sorry, i had a break. But i’m back 😅 thanks for sticking around

@deborahnorton7022 14 күн бұрын

I did find this a bit of a winge from around half way to 75% of the way through this. I think you had already got your point over about the things you dislike about this work. Why does someone do this work for 20 years? Maybe because they are happy with the return they gain from the role. Anyway wish you luck with your future careers. I do understand frustrations from working life myself but then maybe I am doing the wrong work for me too,

@chandlerbing7938 Жыл бұрын

I Have Been Working On A Supermarket For 2 months Now What You Said About The Customers Coming About 2 Minutes Before The Shop Is About To Close Was Absolutely Right I Regret Saying This But Working In Supermarkets Kind Of Sucks.

@MrAndyBradley 11 ай бұрын

Haha!! Yup! But to them, they don’t care they can get plenty of shopping done in 2 minutes

@uthikoloshe 7 ай бұрын

Strange comment. Every word started with a capital.

@sherazahmadzay2355 6 ай бұрын

How to memorise items names and how to know where it goes?

@MrAndyBradley 6 ай бұрын

Just repetition, you’ll soon remember

@seamusmalarkey759 10 ай бұрын

I met Curt Cobain, the Beastie Boys were much friendlier

@HemanSues-xr3in Жыл бұрын

How to keep them happy?😅

@KibaSnowpaw Жыл бұрын

I have been working In a supermarket for 6 years now.

@MrAndyBradley 11 ай бұрын

Still loving life?

@KibaSnowpaw 11 ай бұрын

@@MrAndyBradley Ah, the supermarket life! 🛒 A journey of six years, filled with challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. You asked, "Still loving life?" Well, let me tell you, my friend, the answer is yes! 🎮🐺 Imagine, if you will, the supermarket aisles as pathways of an epic adventure in an ice world, where I, Kiba Snowpaw, a Furry male Ice Wolf 36+ years old, face quests and battles every day! 🐺❄ Comparison Just like in my favorite games, every customer interaction is a new level, each shelf organization is a puzzle to be solved, and handling the daily grind is no less thrilling than conquering bosses in intense gameplay. Working in the supermarket is not unlike the sprawling online battles I've waged as a KZfaq gamer and streamer. 🎥🕹 I've learned resilience and strategy, skills that serve me both in my supermarket duties and my gaming escapades. The synergy between my work and gaming passion has forged a path that's as adventurous and challenging as the landscapes I traverse in my games. Now, if I were to evaluate the intersection between my gaming life and my professional life, I'd note that both require dedication, quick thinking, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to ever-changing scenarios. The real-world supermarket mirrors the digital battlefields where I lead my wolf pack to victory. 🎖🐺 Through my six-year journey, I've seen technology evolve. Comparing gaming graphics from when I started working to now, it's a night-and-day difference. Just like how the supermarket industry has adopted more efficient systems and tools, so has the gaming industry pushed the boundaries. There's room for critique too - whether it's a poorly designed game level or inefficient supermarket layout, both spheres present their unique challenges. 📊📝 In the mystical ice world of gaming, where the bravest Ice Wolves venture, I, Kiba Snowpaw, stand tall. Balancing my duties in the supermarket and the virtual world is like balancing the eternal dance of ice and fire. My tale is one of growth, filled with action, drama, and the never-ending pursuit of excellence. 🐺❄🔥 Conclusion So yes, @MrAndyBradley, I'm still loving life! I've found excitement and fulfillment in unexpected places, and the adventure continues both at work and online. How about you? Ever felt like your everyday routine was part of a grander tale? Let's share our stories! 📖💫 #SupermarketLife #GamingAdventures #FurryIceWolf #KibaSnowpaw #EpicJourney 🎮🐺❄ Best, @TheDanishFurryGamer

@Nyx-dd7tx Жыл бұрын

I start tomorrow as a bagger 8 hour shift 😬

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Bagging for 8hrs a day! Surely you’ll be doing something else as well no? 🙈

@Alexandra66 28 күн бұрын

يا رجل لقد عملت في سوبر ماركت لمدة شهرين انت جميع ما قلته تعرضت له كنت اعتقد انها هنا فقط من الظاهر انها مشكلة عالمية

@Necr0e1 Жыл бұрын

im totally that guy who comes in 2 minutes before

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

They hate you 😅

@PhilomenaAwuor-wt9hh 2 ай бұрын

Naweza kupaga vitu

@Zenkai.boost.Kekkei.Genkai 2 жыл бұрын

today was my first day and my feet are killing me, you're literally standing on your feet for 8 hours going around and doing shit, picking up boxes, crouching , dragging, lifting.. this shit is annoying i didn't expect this to be such back breaking work

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha!!! yuppp pretty much! it's all about the people you work with, if there's fun people then it's a lot better. i never had that unfortunately

@Zenkai.boost.Kekkei.Genkai 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrAndyBradley the people there are nice enough but i can't say they're fun, i have nothing in common with them, they're all smokers and coffee drinkers and i'm not, we got nothing in common except this shitty job...and i'm not the chatty type either i mostly just shut up and do as i'm told, i got no interest in making friends there

@Zenkai.boost.Kekkei.Genkai 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrAndyBradley i feel like this isn't the type of job you pour years of your life into...this is more like some shit for highschool students in summer break

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

@@Zenkai.boost.Kekkei.Genkai oh yea definitely. although as mentioned, i was working with people who had done it for yearssss, no idea why!

@lukesbeans 2 жыл бұрын

You only work 8 hours?🤨

@Allofyou-uu8oz Жыл бұрын

Am about to start it. 😰

@MrAndyBradley Жыл бұрын

Goooood luck! 😅

@saralouise2776 11 ай бұрын

This guy wasn't on a generic supermarket till he was on a kiosk till.

@MrAndyBradley 11 ай бұрын

True! This was a small supermarket rather than a big one.

@Lornahunter103 9 күн бұрын

I have a 15 minute break of 6 hour shift. That should be illegal .

@madelk7441 Ай бұрын

I have been working in a grocery store since 1993. I have worked in pretty much every department. Back then, one in ten customer was rude. Today, one in four is rude and I must say, the questions they ask are dumber than ever. I don't understand where this world is going.

@skit6ixofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahaba

@heavendude101 2 жыл бұрын

The video was great but you did not mention how much you were paid, your salary. I'd like to know.

@MrAndyBradley 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. i earnt around £600 a month, quite a a bit of tax was taken off. Plus didn't work everyday, so depends how much you work

@heavendude101 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for telling me. Quite informative 👍

@saralouise2776 11 ай бұрын

Looking for another retail job problem is contract length no company wants to give you more than a 16 h contract

@MrAndyBradley 11 ай бұрын

Oh really! Yea in that case you’d have to get 2 jobs for those hours

@saralouise2776 11 ай бұрын

@@MrAndyBradley but they don't offer the job if you don't have good availability

@MrAndyBradley 11 ай бұрын

😓

@moederkloek Жыл бұрын

most disrespected job

@skit6ixofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Waaaahahahahahahaha

@xlunelitex 8 ай бұрын

My first retail job is tomorrow!! Starting at 6 I hope I like it so I can work more :( I wouldn't know what else I can do if I dont like retail aswell

@MrAndyBradley 7 ай бұрын

Best of luck!! How you finding it so far?

@xlunelitex 7 ай бұрын

@@MrAndyBradley I actually do like the cassier stuff! Filling the shelves a bit less if I can't find it but overall Im continueing it! I do only have worked there 2 days but in a month I am going back!

@xlunelitex 7 ай бұрын

@@MrAndyBradley and like baking off the breads and stuff, the opening thus is something I don't like but I will have to live with it!

@PhilomenaAwuor-wt9hh 2 ай бұрын

HOW GET job

@The_Phoenix_Saga 3 ай бұрын

One thing I will tell you - it's one thing to have to avoid what you say to customers... it's another altogether saying anything to your fellow workers - cause just one of them just HAS to be that sod that gets offended by something you say offhand.

@MrAndyBradley 3 ай бұрын

Everyone gets offended nowadays

@The_Phoenix_Saga 3 ай бұрын

@@MrAndyBradley Too easily and if they're offended that easily by a passing comment, they ought not to be in retail.