[Blindtlk] shopping assistance

[Julie J.]

Fred,

Thank you!  I think this was really the issue at the heart of it.  I didn't 
want him to get into trouble at work or the manager to feel like I am taking 
advantage of a family member who works there.    I couldn't put my finger on 
why exactly I felt a bit uncomfortable, but your comment put it into 
perspective for me.

Thanks to all the ladies for reassuring me that I'm not asking for too much, 
but I'm not asking for less either.  Sometimes it's a tough balance.

Julie
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Fred wurtzel via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 11:42 AM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Cc: Fred wurtzel
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] shopping assistance

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

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. 
via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 12:29 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Cc: Julie J.
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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