TJ’s employee here! We can be a little overzealous for sure, but we really are just trying to fulfill the job description. Also, make sure our management sees us engaging customers. In my view, its less because they “force” us to, but we have regular merit-based raises and the company does consistently promote from…

For what its worth, I work at a Trader Joe’s on the East Coast. Nicest management I’ve ever had. Actually listens to employee suggestions and implement them into the workday. Not sure what “stockroom fumes” would be. Of course, my store might just be an anomaly; if you have a horrible manager directly above you, you…