[Nucky]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Again, the sentiment is greatly appreciated. But you're asking people to knowingly risk being fired just so they can get $20, from one person, once.

Publix employees get paid remarkably well, compared to most other supermarkets (Aldi's notwithstanding). Those who work an average of 20 hours per week also get stock GIVEN to them...and those who work 1000 hours in a year can also get matching 401k contributions. They also offer really inexpensive dental and vision plans to part or full timers, discount programs for prescriptions and purchases from their own pharmacy, a profit-sharing bonus, decent raises, and a pretty amazing management culture. Their open door policy really IS open door. The only time the manager's door is closed, is if an employee asks to speak with him privately about something. Otherwise, it's open for anyone to walk in and sit down and ask questions, ask advice, vent a frustration, compliment another employee, etc. etc.

I've honestly never experienced this kind of environment in retail before - and I've been in retail for 40 years.

We're treated well, all things considered. Anyone who would be dumb enough to risk their job over a $20 bill, is someone who most of us wouldn't want to work with.

Publix being such a great and understanding company and I am personally aware of the other end of the spectrum. I worked at Shop-Rite years ago. I'll bet you they would have no problem with a fantastic, devoted customer showing their appreciation to a person who keeps me from having to go in the store. I'll never "win" this discussion and truly am sorry I ever brought it up. Lesson learned again. The only reason I did was to illustrate that I would rather hand out any money instead of joining another company to do so in my behalf. I surrender. A Benjamin isn't $20.