Experiencing Change. . .

Nobody likes change except a baby in dirty diapers!!! Thanks for sharing Michael...

Change is tough,

people don’t like it,

but it is necessary. 

You mention customer service and that surely went out the window a long time ago as well.  I don't like dealing with anything corporate since the worst customer service or lack thereof usually comes from a corporate entity.

Michael,  Occasionally, despite our efforts to steer clear of subpar service, we find ourselves unable to avoid it. And, the quote makes sense to me!

Good morning Michael. My father never had a credit card so cashews the way to go. I paid cash for many years, carried a pocket full of change and numerous bills. It all changed when cashiers could not count. Now I use a credit card for everything and never carry any change. That's my contribution to change. Enjoy your day.

Good morning, Michael... no one does this kind of writing better here in the Rain! And I mean no one! Read it twice I was so entertained.

Good morning Michael Jacobs ,

I couldn't agree more with you that this is a skill set that has been abandon and taken out of the training manual for all retail employees. They don't want you to use cash and want you to use a credit card (even though the credit company is charging the retailer 4% on the charge!) I find it annoying too and can say it is a pet peeve of mind. It may be easier for the employee to have you swipe but as usual the brain power is dumbed down. Thinking skills do not come in to play. Love the quote!

Michael, there are so many skills that have been lost over the years, especially counting change back.  The young ones have no idea! 

Michael- I love it when you go on your pondering path. There are so many lost skills but customer service and counting change is indicative of a basic skill that all of us should have learned. I was getting take-out once and the clerk over-charged me. She had to ask her manager how to give me a refund. And then when she did, she asked if she could give me a store credit because it was too hard for her to give me a credit. 

My reply was I need my refund because I will not be coming back...ever. 

Oh man don't get me started on the change thing - I mean as in coins.  The young kids really don't know how to give back change.  Oh well.  I count it out to make sure and they give me 'that' look!   As for change - change - that is my middle name.  I love to change things up and keep the energy moving along!

Enjoyed your post, as usual, Michael, and thank you for the mention. Glad it sent you pondering and proving a valid point! Some schools are not teaching our children the basics and it clearly shows.

I used to detest change, but now I embrace it because I think it keeps me young at heart,  anyway 🙂

No, in general, I do not like change. But I do agree that we need it...growth and all that...and I do my best to adapt. LOL

Oh, I need to go read Wanda's post, Michael - thanks for the share. 

As for counting change, that is one of my pet peeves as well. I just don't understand how that is not something that is taught to every single elementary school student! 

Great quote too!

Hello, Michael Jacobs, I really enjoyed reading your post and the comments. But what stood out the most to me was the quote. Thanks for sharing!

I just love when you go down the pondering path. The wisdom found is often undescribable my friend 🙂

Michael Jacobs - Timely post! I was in a gift shop yesterday standing in line behind a woman finishing up her sale. When it was my turn, the Cashier leaned in towards me and said (in a very loud rude tone) We don't taken change or cash. Only credit cards!

Michael, if I didn't really want that gift, I would have placed the item down and walked out the store, but instead I said, Is there any other way to pay for merchandise than by credit card today?

Her old cragy face cracked a smile and I paid without a smile or thank you.  

I am among those who need to make some changes.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Michael, change can be so tough, or giving change back.  At least we could (and can) do that still!

Good Friday morning, Michael.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

We expect wet weather in Maryland this weekend.

Why do so many people hate change when actually it adds to the enjoyment of my life 🙂