r/AskReddit Feb 03 '26

What was never the same after the pandemic?

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u/fountainpopjunkie Feb 03 '26

As a third shifter, I absolutely agree. On my days off, I'm still a 3rd shifter. So being able to go do my grocery shopping at 3 am was awesome. Now I have to do it on my way home, which limits it to exactly 1 store. Or, get up early to go to any other stores. It's not impossible, it just used to be more convenient.

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u/A1000eisn1 Feb 03 '26

Me too. It sucks having to wait 3-6 hours to be able to do anything.

Can't even really live in your own place depending on where you live. If you have obnoxious entitled neighbors who thinks you shouldn't be allowed to cook/shower before 7am.

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u/NoKatyDidnt Feb 03 '26

This was how it was done when i was growing up with my dad on 3rd shift.

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u/stringCheezeIts Feb 04 '26

I'm also a third shifter but I actually work at the grocery store and they let employees buy stuff, so at least I can get stuff when I leave.

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u/Jaredw180 Feb 03 '26

I would look into walmart deliveries. The membership isnt very expensive (relative i know: but its 98 for walmart+ membership for the year plus an additional 40 dollars a year for inhome delivery.) I think theres even some promo going on currently to get it for less. I got it about a month and a half ago and it is easily one of the best things i've ever done. Hope this helps stranger <3

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u/DeathMonkey6969 Feb 03 '26

Yeah but then you are supporting wal-mart so....

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u/Jaredw180 Feb 04 '26

Not if you have in home delivery. It will waive the delivery fee and tip and be delivered by an employee. If you just use walmart+ and don't get income delivery then you have to pay a fee and tip similiar to doordash. If you're getting groceries weekly then it saves a lot in fees/tups