[Blindtlk] shopping assistance

[Fred wurtzel]

Hello,

I believe this is a management decision of the store.  His supervisor will determine the best use of his time.  You need not fret about it.  If they are willing to allow him to do the same work another employee would do anyway, that is their choice.  As long as you and your son are not circumventing the wishes of the employer, there is no problem, at least this is my opinion.  I was a supervisor for many years.

I hope this helps.

Warmest Regards,

Fred

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 12:29 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] shopping assistance

Hello all!

I’ve been pondering a personal ethical dilemma and thought I’d ask here for some perspectives.

When I go to the grocery store I request an employee shopper assistant.   That’s fine, I have no issue with that part and neither does the store.

Here’s my dilemma.  My son works at the grocery store.  I used to just go when he wasn’t working because I feel awkward having him read for me while he’s on the clock.  I am fine with him reading for me when he’s not working though.  

Now he’s working  so many hours, I suggested he should take a sleeping bag.  It’s not going to be possible for me to go shopping when he’s not there.  I would like to request his specific assistance when I’m there, but I am feeling a bit awkward about this. He’s an excellent reader, knows what brands I buy and he knows the store very well.  I can get my shopping done much faster with him as my reader.  However he’s my son and it feels wrong somehow to specifically request him to be my reader.

So am I making something out of nothing here?  should I just request assistance and deal with who ever I get, even if it doubles my shopping time?    All thoughts are welcome!

Julie
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