I shop for provisions and other stuffs at Margin Free stores in my locality. Reason is that it’s very close to where I stay – all shops are margin free shops. During my regular trips I interact with the sales girls, most to ask the location of packed goods. So, what kind of response do I get?

In most cases, when I ask an item which is not popular, then they either say NO or they have a face which says that they are not sure. Well, I take all the trouble to visit a shop and I prefer to finish the business here. So, I again go around doing my own investigation of the item – in case it’s there in the shelf.

How trained are the salesgirls in your store?

This is an common problem with most stores in Trivandrum and elsewhere. Most of the sales staff have very little knowledge about  the items kept inside the store. But, why haven
the shore managers or owners not taking steps to train them, educated them!

Well, they are least bothered to spend money on training or to incentive on good customer support.

So, why are they not aware of the products inside the store? It’s just that they are not trained, also not motivated to learn. So, the problem is not with them, but with the management. We know what a typical management would want – just hire the person by paying the bare minimum. Also, we know that in our state, there is always people who are willing to work in such place, but wouldn’t dare to work as a baby sitter, or household maid, etc.

Ok, forget about all these things. What I like to convey in this post is simple. How can a girl who works in a margin free supermarket, can become more remarkable in life, or earn a five figure salary,

What jobs are available for them?

1. Get trained in the art of beauty treatment and become a beautician 
2. Open a nursery ( Sell flowering plants or medicinal plants)
3. Take up part time job as a patient bystander ( Charge 650 a day. But, why should they pay you a premium. Well, sell them on something unique)
4. Work as a concierge ( Not sure, if this make sense)
5. Become a masseur ( Learn to give basic relaxation massages) Earn 600 for a oil massage. Imagine, if you get 2 msg in a day. All you need is a two-wheeler and go to client’s place.

Why the heck did I pick this margin free staff?
I often see very talented, capable girls in these stores, but the most they are doing is the repetitive, mundane job. Also, they have the potential to earn more, save more and do work that matters to them.

Well, I want them to start something of their own. This is also addressed to people in other shops, offices, where they are limiting themselves to the minuscule of work they can do. And, it’s addressed only to these talented people (only). Yes, only to people who dare to do things differently and who are willing to take risk.

If you’re reading this and you know people who have the potential to lead a more creative life, then please advice them or mentor them. There’s more in life, than being a bean counter or a salesstaff in a shop.

Hope you’ll shine!