From Lynn’s Comments: I once went into a furniture store looking for a couch. They were short staffed and I could see they needed help. I loved their store and knew the inventory and volunteered to help. At the end of the day, they offered me a job. I was already employed, but I sure liked the idea of being able to show what I could do before I applied!
I don’t know about Canada, but in the United States, isn’t it a violation of labor laws for a for-profit business to have volunteers (unpaid workers) except where the work does not contribute to “the bottom line”?
Asharah 7 months ago
She got the job!
Botulism Bob 7 months ago
For retired people having a volunteer job is a great way of getting a permanent one.
snsurone76 7 months ago
Next—the negative comments from her family about her new job!!
Tantor 7 months ago
Elly will be remunerated with books
cracker65 7 months ago
She scores.
Gizmo Cat 7 months ago
From Lynn’s Comments: I once went into a furniture store looking for a couch. They were short staffed and I could see they needed help. I loved their store and knew the inventory and volunteered to help. At the end of the day, they offered me a job. I was already employed, but I sure liked the idea of being able to show what I could do before I applied!
French Persons Premium Member 7 months ago
Elly, panel 4: “I spy a giant butter tart!”
'IndyMan' 7 months ago
Oh, happy day, Elle feels worthwhile again ! ! !
KageKat 7 months ago
I see why Lily hires her – if Ellie can handle a crazy holiday shopping day, she can handle anything.
jcwrocks69 7 months ago
Isn’t “work with no pay” also called slavery? Asking for my dog.
ladykat 7 months ago
Good for you, Elly!
Adolf Trump 7 months ago
I too, have experienced that sublime pleasure, when someone said ‘’You can start tomorrow’’.
dcdete. 7 months ago
That’s cute. Mrs. Petrucci’s first name is Lily and she owns a book store name Liliput’s.
But if she owns the store shouldn’t she have named the store Lilipet’s Bookstore?
djtenltd 7 months ago
I knew eventually would find employment. She’s a very dedicated mother!
Chris 7 months ago
doesn’t seem to be a problem there Lily. :J
calliarcale 7 months ago
“I don’t know why anyone would volunteer their time” - it’s called an unpaid internship. ;)
mindjob 7 months ago
Score!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 7 months ago
And around the corner—"Madam,your Santa Claus is intoxicated!
Jogger2 7 months ago
I don’t know about Canada, but in the United States, isn’t it a violation of labor laws for a for-profit business to have volunteers (unpaid workers) except where the work does not contribute to “the bottom line”?
sschardi 7 months ago
Book,em Danno
eced52 7 months ago
I’m sure she could.
InuYugiHakusho 7 months ago
I think Elly would much prefer to be paid a salary.
Gabby 7 months ago
Yay for you Ellie!!!