How to survive Walmart.

My husband worked in the Tire Lube Express (TLE) at Walmart when we were dating and our first few months of marriage. We learned a lot of things on how to not get overwhelmed by the hoards of people. I've narrowed it down to 4 easy steps.


1-Do not park at the front entrances. Simply drive to the back or side to the TLE. Most people don't realise they can park in the tiny parking lot there. But you can. It not only helps with finding a parking spot, but also with step three.


2-Say hi to the TLE worker at the desk. They may ask if you are getting your car serviced. Don't let this scare you about being parked there. Its ok. Trust me.


3-Shop. There really isn't a trick to this part. But have a game plan, it helps a bit.


4-Check at with the TLE worker at the desk. Often times they are just sitting there waiting for something to do. So help them pass the time by letting them check you out. Every once in a while there will be someone there, but chances are even then you won't be waiting for 30 minutes like everyone else at the front check stands. Also, if there is a line sometimes they get someone else to help out. That means that there are 2 people helping maybe 3 customers. That's a much better customer/employee ratio than anywhere else there. Make sure you say thanks for helping you out. This is especially helpful if you are alone with your children because you don't have to sit by all those impulse buys that they like to grab. :)


 

And that, my friend, is how we do Walmart.