It started with handshakes at the door by both a male greeter and hostess.

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At the same time, the greeter job during the third shift 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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Work at your current job until you drop dead or look forward to a second career as a Wal-Mart greeter.

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Ronnie Perchik, founder and CEO of PromoAid believes Walmart will benefit by bringing the greeter position into the modern era.

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The current litigation was filed in 2001 by Betty Dukes, a store greeter in Pittsburg, California, along with five of her co-workers.

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The Micky Ds always have friendly natives to serve up a double cheeseburger and Coke, but I have never encountered a McDonald's greeter.

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The goal under these circumstances is to have enough money in the bank so you can stay retired and not have to become a Walmart greeter.

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Six women, including a greeter at the Pittsburg, Calif.

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Even though the Hollywood Reporter finds it manages to retain a certain goofy appeal, thanks to the stand-up effort of its comically adept cast members, the New York Times thought Employee of the Month was more tired than a Wal-Mart greeter at the end of a Saturday shift.

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