I dont think I matters what you are getting payed, or how offten you work there. I work at Food Town! I work part time and its a job yes.. But I enjoy the fact that I am able to help customers to the best of my ability with a smile on my face and know that they have no reason to ever complain about me. When I began I went out of my way to learn all the diffrrent types of apples, pears, mushrooms, peaches, plums, grapefruits ect... So I am able to identify what I'm selling and why. And yes I have been asked questions like what is the best cooking apple ect.... And I have been able to answer.
I'm good at my job and now I train the new checkout staff (still for the same pay mine you).
I could of started at Food Town with a bad "I dont care" attitude and only lasted 6 months. But I know when I leave Food Town I will have a good reference and Also know I have a valuble experiance in retail.
It's not about the customers..... Its about the Staff. A smile and a good attitude can impact a grumpy, rude customer.