[russesjunjee]

When I worked in restaurants and stores in college the manager that I dealt with refused to hire anyone who could not count change. Now, I guess they have no choice.

I avoid self checkouts like the plague. I see them as another attempt by big business to get rid of employees. Just think about it. One of those self checkouts runs three shifts a day 7 days a week and you don't have to provide them with benefits or salary. I figure that one of those self checkouts at Walmart can replace 4 to 5 full time cashiers. That's why our local Walmart has shut down most of its checkout lanes and started trying to forcibly funnel people into the self checkout lanes. If they can ever make people get used to the darn things they get rid of a ton cashiers.

[BureaucratusMaximus]

I figure that one of those self checkouts at Walmart can replace 4 to 5 full time cashiers.

I figure 1 Walmart self checkout lane device has more intelligence, common sense and logical thinking skills than 4 to 5 full time Walmart cashiers, not to mention the self check lane device is more courteous and dilligent in completing your sales transaction.

[Clock King]

Hmmm. You could be right. I find them to be a great convenience and time saver. But it does allow business to hire fewer people. Our Wal-Mart hasn't gone that far yet; there are still plenty of cashier lanes open, but I guess I like the self-checkout lanes because I usually only buy a few items, not a cart-load.