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What a Smaalllllllllll World
star it|3 comments|August 10, 2007|172 reads
 
Well, I guess I can tell you all now that I am training in an Asset Protection position for Wal-Mart. Basically, I am going to be in charge keeping Wal-Mart's assets safe. That means in-store hazards and safety, accounting and register functions, and yes, catching shoplifters. I am training in Staunton for 4 weeks with a great guy named David. In 4 days we caught 13 shoplifters!!! It is a really physical position and involves a lot of walking and a little creative peeking around corners and through racks. And let me tell you, people have some very ingenious ways of concealing merchandise!!!! 
And on Thursday while I was walking around trying to look non-descript, who do I run into? Bro. Billy and his lovely wife!!! On Wednesday I ran into two people I worked with at Advance Auto. You know, it's pert near impossible to remain anonymous when it seems like half the population knows you!!!!
But, pray for me and our safety in this job. We have already had one guy pull a knife on us during a stop. But thanks to some quick reflexes by David and my sheer size, the situation was quickly handled.
Scary....

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Chris Chesley
 Chris Chesley
August 10, 2007
Wow, who knew that "Wally World" could be so dangerous! Be careful!
sara burnette
 sara burnette
August 11, 2007
Maybe the airforce  will let you borrow there  logo...Walmart,it's not just a job,it's an adventure.
Lora
 Lora
August 11, 2007

Hey Joe, you didn't tell us what Bro. Billy and Sis. Elaine were sneaking into their pockets....just kidding!!! 
Hey, you might have to where a disguise...I was in Wal-Mart so much I could tell who undercover security was!  One of them was someone I went to school with.  I told her she ought to push around a buggy with stuff in it to look like a shopper! 
  Seriously speaking now....be careful....we will pray for you. :)