During my work career I've had two jobs that involved handling money. At both of them, the cash drawer was set up with the small bills to the left and the larger on the right (in numerically consecutive order). That's how I learned how to do it, so in my mind it must be the right way. The person who sets up the tills, though, does it the opposite way. When there's a long line of people waiting to order, I'm afraid I'll get confused and start giving out the wrong change, so the first thing I do when I start my shift is change things around to suit me.
There are three cashiers working, so I don't feel bad about keeping customers waiting the few minutes it takes me to switch the bills. All of my volunteer co-workers are aware of my quirk and tease me a little about it. Doesn't bother me one bit. I'd rather get it right than be embarrassed.
I'd do the exact same!
ReplyDeleteHow odd that both of your previous cashier jobs set up the cash drawer in what I would call the wrong way. Anyone with banking experience would set up a drawer just as one writes, large bills to the left with ones beginning on the right. Hundreds, fifties, twenties, tens, fives, ones, left to right. Same set up for coin. Guess it's what one was taught.
ReplyDeleteYour replay makes me wonder why both places set up their drawers the way they did, too.
DeleteI've never been a cashier.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been near a cash drawer in years, but I pulled up my mental image of the drug store cash drawer, and twenties were left down to ones right. Bigger bills went under the cash drawer. How I hated balancing it at night.
ReplyDeleteI guess my experience would be an alternate view :-)
DeleteThe cash draw at the auctions has the big bills on the left. It's the same as if you were writing a dollar amount...like $125....the number on the left is biggest and it goes down to the least. At least they let you switch it how you want it to be. Counting money isn't my favorite thing. Ha.
ReplyDeleteIf I decided to change how I did it I bet your reasoning could help me remember what to do!
DeleteAs long as you are doing it as a volunteer, you need not relearn your system for cash handling. However, should you ever be hired to be a cashier, don't redo their cash drawer. It would make them crazy. I even get crazy when the bills aren't all facing the same way.
Deletedkzody, I think volunteers have more flexibility than employees. If I was getting paid for the job I'd certainly adhere to their rules. As a matter of fact, after reading all these comments I'm inclined to challenge myself and do it the 'right' way my next shift.
DeleteI am no good with money. Nobody would get the right change. That's fabulous that you can keep calm while handling it.
ReplyDeleteHA! I'm sure you have many talents; it's nice that you recognize what they are and aren't.
DeleteHmmm now I'm trying to recall how I set up my tills when I was a bartender, something to ponder over. Smart call though to set up your drawer in a way you're accustomed to, why confuse yourself when it only takes seconds to rearrange? Good thinking Kathy.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful week, cheers!
How exciting you're getting around Blogworld! I hope that means your last papers are history.
DeleteI think that when you're setting something up for yourself it's easier to do it the way that works best for you. When others are involved, too, it gets more confusing.
well, its a blessing for me. I have a retail store and i am using BPA Free Rolls cash drawers. and all the credit goes to my friend, he aware me about this, thanks
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