Experiences and Challenges at Dollar Tree

The video recounts the speaker's first job experience at a Dollar Tree during the summer between grades 9 and 10. The job was primarily to appease the speaker's father, who insisted on employment. The speaker describes the challenges of job hunting with no experience and the eventual employment at Dollar Tree. The work involved various tasks under a demanding manager, likened to Mr. Miyagi. The speaker shares humorous and awkward experiences, including dealing with heavy customer purchases and witnessing a theft, highlighting the absurdity and learning moments of the job.

Why did the narrator decide to get a job at Dollar Tree?

• To learn life lessons from Mr. Miyagi

• To earn extra money for summer

• To stop their dad from nagging

• To gain retail experience

What was a common question the narrator faced during job applications?

• Do you have a driver's license?

• What is your expected salary?

• Can you work weekends?

• Do you have any retail experience?

How did the narrator describe their manager at Dollar Tree?

• Strict and demanding

• Encouraging and motivational

• Indifferent and lazy

• Friendly and supportive

What kind of tasks did the narrator have to perform at Dollar Tree?

• Only stocking shelves

• Managing the store

• Customer service and cashiering

• Stocking shelves, unloading trucks, and mopping floors

What surprising fact did the narrator mention about customers at dollar stores?

• They prefer online shopping

• They only buy expensive items

• They often buy a large amount of items

• They rarely buy anything

What did the narrator hope for while carrying heavy bags for customers?

• A day off

• Health insurance coverage

• A promotion at work

• A tip from the customers

What awkward situation did the narrator witness at Dollar Tree?

• A customer arguing with the manager

• A customer stealing gum

• A customer fainting in the store

• A customer returning a large purchase

How did the narrator feel about confronting the thief?

• Excited to be a hero

• Indifferent to the situation

• Afraid of getting hurt

• Eager to stop the theft

What was the narrator's hourly wage at Dollar Tree?

• $7.25

• $8.50

• $9.00

• $10.00

What did the narrator recall Mr. Miyagi saying during the theft incident?

• You must ignore the thief

• You must call the police

• You must drop the Bubblicious

• You must protect the store