How many of you have suffered – literally suffered – from standing in long checkout lines at Shaw’s or other supermarkets. Your children are cranky, your back hurts, your patience is at its breaking point – yet you wait and wait and wait. Your stress level is causing your face to redden and develop a …
Over 60 generation loving self checkout! Who knew? Read More »
I grew up a bit in a fear of theft and crime, even though I was in a nice upper-class suburban ‘hood. I think (checking) the world different is today. We *might* have more trust than before. And why? Technology. Like many new-age-work-reformers, our life is the road. Yes, work-from-home (WFH) really means: work “wherever” …
We recently attended the Boston Pops Holiday concert; short: It was AMAZING (and always is!!!). You simply sit there in the beauty of the theatre, the magic of the perfect music, and the wonder of a detailed theatrical experience. And maybe, for a moment, you’re not thinking about technology (maybe). But in a very good …
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#Staples is also another great store where customer-focus and customer-value is just #1. I grew up in the day where the customer was considered evil at most stores; under-helped, under-appreciated, constantly threatened on prices. No more; welcome the “vote of the web, the vote of us”. This week Staples has the #HP #Chromebook for $189, …
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I always thought I was Staples worst nightmare. “Oh no, the non-techie is here again – RUN.” “The “sticky-thing” person is here again – HIDE.” I am one of the millions of people who think they can explain in detail what they need for their computer, Apple 6 Iphone, and printer and I really …
We are living in very interesting times of a new approach to work. More of us than ever own and control our own ability to work and make income. Uber, We Work, telecommuting, AirBnB, technology, and a very strong desire to be in control of our daily lives is painting the new landscape. I meet …
Parking in the city is tough; this we know. When you find a spot in downtown Boston, Back Bay, open, you take it. Interestingly mid-day it IS possible because many of the streets are permit ONLY for evening/night hours. A great thing, so people can come in, quick-shop on Newbury, and leave. So the meter …
There is some recent news in Mass about the RMV and offering more “gender identity choices”. And we’ve all filled-out employment applications lately where they ask you about how you “identify”. Pause. We need think about just how ridiculous this. First, WHY would anyone, any hiring company, any road official really need to know what …
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You travel, like I do. Sadly, home is what you feel when the sliding doors open to a front desk, right?? Sometimes things go wrong. It happens. A younger me might harbor anger (etc). No more. Tanya is a nice gal at the front-end of suburbia #holiday inn. She didn’t know I booked (thru #expedia) …
I love #Walmart for all the normal reasons (massive selection of just about everything you could ever want, and priced incredibly agreeably for conscious buyers). I don’t go as often as I would like (location issues here), but noticed something last Saturday. Out of the 25 checkout isles, 20+ of them are *only* self-checkout. In …
