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Back to EpisodesExpired Freezer, Immigrant Hustle: A Grocery Store Story
Episode 12
Published 1 week, 1 day ago
Description
George Girjel recounts his first job in a grocery store where he stocked shelves, unloaded trucks, and found a freezer full of long-expired food. He raises the issue with management and reflects on logistical frustrations at work.
He also shares memories of growing up in a socialist country—waiting in line for basic goods—which deepens his appreciation for opportunities and abundance in his new life.