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‘Ignored, abused and underpaid, the unsung heroines of the food chain are suddenly in the spotlight thanks to French till tapper Anna Sam.’ The Sun
Can you scan 800 barcodes an hour? Can you smile and say ‘thanks’ 500 times a day? Do you never need to go to the toilet? Then working at a supermarket checkout could be just the job for you.
Anna Sam spent 8 years as a checkout girl. Checkout: A Life on the Tillsis a witty look at what it’s really like to work in a supermarket: the relentless grind and less-than-perfect working conditions, along with people-watching and encounters with every kind of customer from the bizarre to the downright rude.
Sam’s story has won her fans all over Europe, turning Checkout: A Life on the Tills into a huge international bestseller, published in 10 languages
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Anna Sam was born in Rennes, where she still lives with her husband and two dogs. After graduating from university, she worked as a supermarket checkout girl for eight years. She began to document her experiences in a popular blog, before landing a publishing contract. Her witty memoir Checkout: A Life on the Tills became an international bestseller.
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‘The checkout girls of Europe have found a figurehead. Her name is Anna Sam’ The Times ‘Compelling reading’ Daily Telegraph ‘Ignored, abused and underpaid, the unsung heroines of the food chain are suddenly in the spotlight thanks to French till tapper Anna Sam.’ The Sun Anyone who works retail or has before, will absolutely love reading this short novel about the worst jobs of our lives. A Reader's Diary
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- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 190604029X
- ISBN 13 9781906040291
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Can you scan 800 barcodes an hour? Can you smile and say thanks' 500 times a day? Do you never need to go to the toilet? Then working on a supermarket checkout could be just the job for you. Anna Sam spent eight years as a checkout girl. She poured out her frustrations about the job in a blog that soon developed a massive following. Checkout A Life on the Tills is a witty look at what it's really like to work in a hypermarket: the relentless grind and less-than-perfect working conditions, along with the people watching and encounters with every kind of customer from the bizarre to the downright rude. Sam story has won her fans all over Europe, turning Checkout A Life on the Tills into a huge international best-seller: published in ten languages. Praise for Anna Sam: The checkout girls of Europe have found a figurehead. Her name is Anna Sam' The Times Compelling reading' Daily Telegraph Ignored, abused and underpaid, the unsung heroines of the food chain are suddenly in the spotlight thanks to French till tapper Anna Sam.' The Sun REVIEWS: The checkout girls of Europe have found a figurehead. Her name is Anna Sam' The Times Compelling reading' Daily Telegraph Ignored, abused and underpaid, the unsung heroines of the food chain are suddenly in the spotlight thanks to French till tapper Anna Sam' The Sun An internationally-bestselling book published in 10 languages, a witty look at what it's really like to work in a supermarket. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781906040291
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Can you scan 800 barcodes an hour? Can you smile and say thanks' 500 times a day? Do you never need to go to the toilet? Then working on a supermarket checkout could be just the job for you. Anna Sam spent eight years as a checkout girl. She poured out her frustrations about the job in a blog that soon developed a massive following. Checkout A Life on the Tills is a witty look at what it's really like to work in a hypermarket: the relentless grind and less-than-perfect working conditions, along with the people watching and encounters with every kind of customer from the bizarre to the downright rude. Sam story has won her fans all over Europe, turning Checkout A Life on the Tills into a huge international best-seller: published in ten languages. Praise for Anna Sam: The checkout girls of Europe have found a figurehead. Her name is Anna Sam' The Times Compelling reading' Daily Telegraph Ignored, abused and underpaid, the unsung heroines of the food chain are suddenly in the spotlight thanks to French till tapper Anna Sam.' The Sun REVIEWS: The checkout girls of Europe have found a figurehead. Her name is Anna Sam' The Times Compelling reading' Daily Telegraph Ignored, abused and underpaid, the unsung heroines of the food chain are suddenly in the spotlight thanks to French till tapper Anna Sam' The Sun An internationally-bestselling book published in 10 languages, a witty look at what it's really like to work in a supermarket. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781906040291
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