A grocery worker in Vermont was fired after helping a woman whose purse was snatched.
Amir Shedyak had been working with Hannaford supermarket when he apprehended a man who stole the woman’s purse.
Hannaford released a statement that it does not comment on personnel matters.
After helping an old lady get back her purse, a grocery worker gets fired instead of rewarded.
According to an Essex local attorney, Pietro Lynn, the probable reason why the worker, Amir Shedyak, was fired was so the store would not be sued.
Lynn said, “It is not uncommon at all for employers to discourage employees from laying hands on customers. There are many cases in Vermont where employers are held responsible for the wrongful acts of their employees.
Twenty-year-old Shedyak has been working for four years at their local Hannaford supermarket. He was even named employee of the month. But his good deed cost him his job.
Back in August, a man approached him and said that “an old lady’s purse just got stolen. Shedyak said, “I look to my right and I see a gentleman running across the parking lot and he had the purse in his hand.” Shedyak ran after the man, held the man down and called the police.
However, the suspect got away but Shedyak was able to get the purse and returned it to the woman.
Shedyak said, “She was trying to offer me money. ‘I don’t want your money, just wanted to help you out, do what’s right.’”
The suspect was later found and identified by the police as 29-year old Adrian Moore, and was charged with larceny.
Shedyak, who is also a volunteer fire man said, “It’s not like I was going to do this to be some hero. I was like, ‘Hey, an old lady’s purse just got stolen, I want to do something about it.’”
The reluctant hero was later canned by Hannaford after the incident but then found immediate employment with another company.
When asked about the matter, Hannaford in a statement said, “We do not comment on personnel matters.”
To which Shedyak said, “Why should it make a difference that, hey, I’m clocked in now — he’s in trouble. If I wasn’t clocked in — ‘Oh, you did a good job.’”
I agree with you 1000 percent. Credit card and money is important, to the thief. Women, use a purse that crosses over your chest. Not, the purses that you carry with your hands. They can grab so easily. Be safe.
A terrible injustice for this brave and caring employee.! The store that did this wrongful act should be ashamed. Not to mention he risked his own safety to help recover this lady’s purse and saving her a loss. Sickening and wrongful act that is being rightfully exposed!
This guy did a very good job he stuck up for somebody which I have done plenty of time I got canceled my last job because I was too good for it they made shit up and now I’ve been out of a job as hospital for quite some time in Ada Oklahoma I thought it was wrong with us nothing I can do because they sweep a lot of things under the carpet this company that I work for the only Indian Hospital in Ada Oklahoma my name is
In our company the head of one department was screwing the human resources individual. Needless to say they colluded to ruin many lives before they were found out. Right after that, the company changed human resources personnel three times to cover any investigative tracks. Assholes all.
What a miserable way to show that a kind deed will not be part of Hannaford’s company policy. That young man should have been commended for a job well done, not FIRED for helping an elderly lady regain her purse. God knows, the senior citizens do not have enough to live on without some dirtbag stealing from them. I hope that if something like that were to happen again, good people will do something about it. As for everyone else, I would say DON’T shop at Hannaford’s. The company is woke and does not care about people.
I bet if he had stopped some one from robbing the Store, things would have turned out differently
No…but defending an old lady is not in the interest of the store.
Also it’s bull by firing the employees it makes the supermarket look MORR guilty
It’s WOKE Mentality…..Stores are getting looted & Robbed all over and no one being held accountable
Maybe he SHOULD SUE that supermarket. Although it’s possible he could lose, I really don’t think a jury would not be on his side. Stupid FKN woke store policy.
How young was this ‘old lady’???? I hate it when they call a young senior an old lady!! She might have been only in her 60s, so please be careful when you say or type ‘old lady’. We seniors don’t appreciate it!!!
DORIS!!!! Age is not the issue here…it’s theft/robbery/assault and the ensuing ridiculous punishment of this young man for his bravery who had the courage to rise to the occasion and stop it that is being demonstrated by the idiocracy of woke idiots like you! Would you be as concerned about the victim’s “age” if it were a child being attacked, abducted, abused or robbed? How about a “middle aged” male….don’t want to insult them by their gender/age, do you? Get a grip! You’ve lost your friggin’ woke mind!! And, I’m a senior and you do NOT speak for me and millions of others! I would appreciate being protected by this young man any day, any time! He’s a hero, but sadly people like you don’t even know the definition of the word. Remember, Doris, Wisdom does not necessarily come with age….If you were a stupid young person, you’ll most likely be a stupid old person.
SORRY, ALL companies have that policy. ! They are afraid of two things…1) their employee might get hurt and 2) they might get it wrong and the employee might be in error. Either way they are facing a suit. IT AIN’T RIGHT , BUT THAT IS THE WAY IT IS. Congress has passed a good Samaritan law. Perhaps something along these lines would help.. Til then some of us will break policy But, keep our actions on the QT.
BS. ALL companies DO NOT have any such policy to fire employees for doing good acts. They have INSURANCE to protect their own interests though. In any case, they know the employee didn’t get hurt and they know he was in the right (suspect caught and charged) so what lawsuit could one possibly bring? Accepting this as some kind of SOP is the problem in the first place Don, sorry. Hope that community protests that Grocer, BLM style to give them some of their own medicine! ha
Shame on this grocery chain. Everyone who shops at Hannaford supermarket needs to go elsewhere for their groceries. Hit them where it hurts… in their pocketbook.
So aiding and abetting the perp will get you another employee of the month award from that soon to fail business? One could make a career accosting patrons exiting that store.
I hope that people who shop at Hannaford’s would stop trading there. I am retired after 26 years in grocery and in the “old days” the stores would have a Loss Prevention crew hired by the company to dress in regular street clothes and “shop” while looking out for thievery and instances that got this young man terminated. These companies have very slick lawyers who represent them against lawsuits. I commend this young man because sooner or later the “Grocery Gods” may find themselves targeted by thieves and I’m sure they would love some help just about then. When are people going to say enough is enough!
This is what is called “Progress”. What progressives have worked for decades to achieve..
Do a good deed – get punished.
Do bad – get rewarded.
that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Professing to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.
Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and
served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the
natural function for that which is unnatural, and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; [they are] gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.
Coffee Smile, a cafe chain in Perm, Russia, caused a stir by advertising that they would serve coffee made with human breast milk, which resulted in widespread social media attention and mixed reactions from the public.
Owner Maxim Kobelev clarified that it was a marketing hoax intended to promote the business after the buzz escalated, attracting national interest and prompting investigations by the local food safety authority.
Despite the controversy, Kobelev reported an uptick in business, with patrons curious to try the unusual beverage. He served them a blend of goat and almond milk instead, stating that it had a similar taste to breast milk.
In the world of oddities, this one might make you squirm in your seat.
A cafe in Perm, Russia, recently created a frothy buzz after suggesting they were planning to add a rather controversial ingredient to their lattes: human breast milk.
Yep, we’re not kidding.
Coffee Smile, a local cafe chain in Perm, sparked a national uproar after posters advertising the unusual new addition to their beverages started popping up around their stores.
Soon after, the chain’s owner, Maxim Kobelev, released a promotional video.
In the video, a young mother and breast milk supplier for the café says, “I recently went on maternity leave and saw that a lot of breast milk is required.”
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“I have a lot of it. The child eats just a little, so I thought: why not earn extra money? I even made coffee with breast milk for my husband, he liked it.”
Talk about mixing business and motherhood!
Kobelev assured intrigued (and perhaps horrified) customers that the breast milk would be safely sourced, with all mothers tested for health assurance.
In the early stages, only about 40-45 breast milk-infused drinks were planned to be served.
However, they aimed to foam up the production to around 1,000 beverages by year’s end.
A drink would set you back 650 rubles, or about $8.
Once the video went viral, social media blew up like a well-steamed milk frother.
Many wondered if it was a hoax, or if Russia’s food safety authority, the Rospotrebnadzor, was going to get involved.
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A local deputy even conducted a poll asking if people were game to try these unique coffee drinks.
The results were frothy: 46% said ‘never,’ while 23% admitted they were ready to give it a try.
Just as things were beginning to boil over, Kobelev revealed the truth behind the entire spectacle.
There would be no breast milk lattes.
It was, in fact, a gimmick; a marketing ploy whipped up when a breastfeeding mother appeared at a company meeting.
“We did not prepare or sell coffee with breast milk,” Kobelev clarified in a press release, likely easing a few jittery nerves.
He added that using breast milk for coffee production was illegal, a handy fact he probably should’ve brewed on earlier.
As it turns out, the scandal was a good brew for business.
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Kobelev confessed that people started visiting his cafes asking for the unusual drink.
For those genuinely interested in the brew, Kobelev prepared a drink with a blend of goat and almond milk.
“The taste is very similar,” he stated, a knowledge he acquired as a father of two children.
While no actual laws were broken, this quirky news story has undoubtedly left a strong aftertaste in the public’s mouth.
At least for now, Coffee Smile has decided to stick with the usual milk options.
An old high school in Burbank, Oklahoma, originally built in 1924, is listed for sale as a single-family home for a remarkably low price of $60,000.
The 17,408-square-foot property boasts five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and even features an indoor basketball court, preserving its athletic heritage.
Prospective buyers have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and transform this historic building into their dream home or explore its potential as a unique commercial space.
In the realm of unusual real estate listings, a peculiar gem has emerged in the form of an old high school in Burbank, Oklahoma.
This historic 17,408-square-foot building, originally known as Burbank High School, has hit the market as a single-family home, listed for the surprisingly modest price of $60,000.
If you’ve ever dreamt of living in a quirky space with a rich history, this might just be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Constructed way back in 1924, this former educational institution has since transformed into a potentially unconventional living space.
The listing on Zillow proudly boasts of the property’s five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and, most intriguingly, an indoor basketball court.
Yes, you read that right—an indoor basketball court!
It seems the spirit of athleticism has lingered long after the school’s closure in 1968.
According to the real estate listing, the old high school presents a myriad of possibilities for its future owners.
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“There is plenty of opportunity to make this property your own,” the listing gushes.
“The large lot size and open floor plan provide endless opportunities. With some imagination, this could be the perfect home for you.”
Imagine the creativity that could be unleashed within those spacious walls—a home theater, an artist’s studio, or perhaps even an eccentric museum of oddities.
Not limited to residential use, the realty firm behind the listing suggests that the versatile structure could easily be converted into a commercial space.
So, for those entrepreneurs out there seeking a distinctive building to house their business, this peculiar property might just be the answer to your offbeat aspirations.
Situated at 450 McCorkle Ave. in Burbank, OK, this extraordinary residence has been on the market since May 19, beckoning curious buyers to explore its unconventional charm.
The listing emphasizes that the property remains active on multiple listing services, ensuring its continued presence in the real estate spotlight.
If you’re looking for a conversation starter or a home that breaks the mold, this old high school turned single-family home is a rare find.
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With its intriguing history, spacious rooms, and the potential for imaginative transformations, it holds the promise of a truly one-of-a-kind living experience.
So, if you’re in the market for a dash of quirkiness blended with an affordable price tag, this Oklahoma oddity might just be your dream come true.
Nianan, a 40-year-old woman in China, traded her high-stress news agency job for the role of a ‘full-time daughter,’ accepting a monthly allowance of 4,000 yuan (US$570) from her parents and sparking substantial discussion on social media.
Despite critics labeling the decision as ‘ken lao,’ or relying on one’s parents, Nianan enjoys a fulfilling daily routine, including dancing, cooking with her parents, handling tech issues, driving, and organizing family outings, while still feeling the pressure to earn more.
This unconventional career path presents an alternative to the strenuous ‘996’ work schedule prevalent in China, resonating with digitally nomadic and financially independent youth seeking to escape traditional work constraints, but also eliciting debate about familial roles and responsibilities.
The day in, day out 9-5 grind can be too much to bear.
But have you ever considered becoming a professional family member?
One woman in China did just that, and it’s ruffled some feathers.
Nianan, aged 40, chucked in her stressful job at a news agency after a reshaping of her role left her on-call 24/7.
Finding solace in her parents’ words, “Why don’t you just quit your job? We’ll take care of you financially,” she stepped into a new, unconventional career.
With a monthly allowance of 4,000 yuan (US$570) from her parents’ pension, Nianan took the plunge and became a ‘full-time daughter.’
This isn’t a euphemism for her sitting on the couch all day, munching on snacks, and binge-watching dramas, though.
Nianan has embraced a routine chock-full of familial bonding.
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Mornings are spent dancing and grocery shopping with her parents, while evenings are reserved for communal cooking with her dad.
She’s the go-to tech guru in the house, the family chauffeur, and the organizer of monthly family outings.
Despite the laid-back lifestyle, the lure of financial independence is still a potent call.
Nianan acknowledges that her “biggest source of pressure is still the desire to earn more money.”
But her parents continue to offer comforting advice: find a more suitable job if you wish, or just enjoy being home with us.
Nianan’s ‘full-time daughter’ role offers a fresh twist on the pursuit of financial independence, voluntary employment, and liberation from the infamous ‘996’ grind (9am-9pm, six days a week) in China.
It’s a route that’s gaining traction with the digital nomads and the financially independent youth, in a society where the labor market is brutally competitive.
Of course, the internet’s verdict on this novel profession is a mixed bag.
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Critics label it as ‘ken lao,’ a Chinese term translating to ‘eating the old’ or relying on one’s parents.
Some argue it’s a euphemism for a cushy lifestyle, with one contrarian noting, “If evaluated in the labor market, the daughter’s [salary] would be overpaid by 4000 yuan.”
Yet, there’s a cohort that applauds Nianan’s decision.
If it brings joy to both the parents and their children, why not embrace it?
“If some people consider it ken lao, then why not exchange children to take care of the elderly in each other’s families?” one supporter commented.
In this case, the ‘job’ of a daughter takes on a whole new meaning.
With love as the primary KPI, and happiness as the ultimate ROI, perhaps we should be looking at our family roles through a different lens.
Now, would anyone like to join Nianan and start a ‘full-time son’ gig?
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Steve
October 25, 2022 at 7:09 pm
Shame on this WOKE grocery store.
Sharon Kurth
October 25, 2022 at 7:22 pm
So let me get this straight…this young man is outstanding and honorable BUT he got fired???
I hope you will soon regret this truly stupid move!! BOO!!
Dawn
October 26, 2022 at 5:08 am
I agree with you 1000 percent. Credit card and money is important, to the thief. Women, use a purse that crosses over your chest. Not, the purses that you carry with your hands. They can grab so easily. Be safe.
Gary
January 17, 2023 at 8:16 pm
A terrible injustice for this brave and caring employee.! The store that did this wrongful act should be ashamed. Not to mention he risked his own safety to help recover this lady’s purse and saving her a loss. Sickening and wrongful act that is being rightfully exposed!
GreenGrass
October 25, 2022 at 11:56 pm
Absolute shame. Just let the criminal get away in fear for the company of being sued. What has the world gotten to now?
Dawn
October 26, 2022 at 5:11 am
They need the money or credit cards.
Ken krauer
October 25, 2022 at 7:12 pm
DIGUSTING…SHAME ON HANAFORD, IM GLAD I DONT SHOP THERE!!!
Steven Cordova
October 25, 2022 at 7:12 pm
This guy did a very good job he stuck up for somebody which I have done plenty of time I got canceled my last job because I was too good for it they made shit up and now I’ve been out of a job as hospital for quite some time in Ada Oklahoma I thought it was wrong with us nothing I can do because they sweep a lot of things under the carpet this company that I work for the only Indian Hospital in Ada Oklahoma my name is
CPO Bill
October 25, 2022 at 7:22 pm
Boycott that store!! Put em out of business!! F J B!!
Ray
October 25, 2022 at 7:31 pm
If I lived in that area I sure wouldn’t be giving that store any of my business.
Anonymous
October 25, 2022 at 10:36 pm
In our company the head of one department was screwing the human resources individual. Needless to say they colluded to ruin many lives before they were found out. Right after that, the company changed human resources personnel three times to cover any investigative tracks. Assholes all.
Dawn
October 26, 2022 at 5:12 am
That’s true.
Schnauzer Mom
October 25, 2022 at 10:41 pm
What a miserable way to show that a kind deed will not be part of Hannaford’s company policy. That young man should have been commended for a job well done, not FIRED for helping an elderly lady regain her purse. God knows, the senior citizens do not have enough to live on without some dirtbag stealing from them. I hope that if something like that were to happen again, good people will do something about it. As for everyone else, I would say DON’T shop at Hannaford’s. The company is woke and does not care about people.
Mike D
October 26, 2022 at 7:47 am
I bet if he had stopped some one from robbing the Store, things would have turned out differently
No…but defending an old lady is not in the interest of the store.
Also it’s bull by firing the employees it makes the supermarket look MORR guilty
It’s WOKE Mentality…..Stores are getting looted & Robbed all over and no one being held accountable
Ima Enyurphase
October 26, 2022 at 12:37 am
Maybe he SHOULD SUE that supermarket. Although it’s possible he could lose, I really don’t think a jury would not be on his side. Stupid FKN woke store policy.
Doris Rogers
January 17, 2023 at 7:07 pm
How young was this ‘old lady’???? I hate it when they call a young senior an old lady!! She might have been only in her 60s, so please be careful when you say or type ‘old lady’. We seniors don’t appreciate it!!!
Season341
February 1, 2023 at 10:27 pm
DORIS!!!! Age is not the issue here…it’s theft/robbery/assault and the ensuing ridiculous punishment of this young man for his bravery who had the courage to rise to the occasion and stop it that is being demonstrated by the idiocracy of woke idiots like you! Would you be as concerned about the victim’s “age” if it were a child being attacked, abducted, abused or robbed? How about a “middle aged” male….don’t want to insult them by their gender/age, do you? Get a grip! You’ve lost your friggin’ woke mind!! And, I’m a senior and you do NOT speak for me and millions of others! I would appreciate being protected by this young man any day, any time! He’s a hero, but sadly people like you don’t even know the definition of the word. Remember, Doris, Wisdom does not necessarily come with age….If you were a stupid young person, you’ll most likely be a stupid old person.
Don retired grocery clerk
January 17, 2023 at 7:52 pm
SORRY, ALL companies have that policy. ! They are afraid of two things…1) their employee might get hurt and 2) they might get it wrong and the employee might be in error. Either way they are facing a suit. IT AIN’T RIGHT , BUT THAT IS THE WAY IT IS. Congress has passed a good Samaritan law. Perhaps something along these lines would help.. Til then some of us will break policy But, keep our actions on the QT.
jack
February 1, 2023 at 7:10 pm
BS. ALL companies DO NOT have any such policy to fire employees for doing good acts. They have INSURANCE to protect their own interests though. In any case, they know the employee didn’t get hurt and they know he was in the right (suspect caught and charged) so what lawsuit could one possibly bring? Accepting this as some kind of SOP is the problem in the first place Don, sorry. Hope that community protests that Grocer, BLM style to give them some of their own medicine! ha
Grandpa
January 17, 2023 at 8:17 pm
Shame on this grocery chain. Everyone who shops at Hannaford supermarket needs to go elsewhere for their groceries. Hit them where it hurts… in their pocketbook.
Donald
January 17, 2023 at 8:26 pm
Good reason NOT to shop at Hannaford and take your business elsewhere!!!
Doug Litchfield
January 17, 2023 at 8:30 pm
So aiding and abetting the perp will get you another employee of the month award from that soon to fail business? One could make a career accosting patrons exiting that store.
Rose
January 17, 2023 at 10:15 pm
I hope that people who shop at Hannaford’s would stop trading there. I am retired after 26 years in grocery and in the “old days” the stores would have a Loss Prevention crew hired by the company to dress in regular street clothes and “shop” while looking out for thievery and instances that got this young man terminated. These companies have very slick lawyers who represent them against lawsuits. I commend this young man because sooner or later the “Grocery Gods” may find themselves targeted by thieves and I’m sure they would love some help just about then. When are people going to say enough is enough!
David Rye
February 1, 2023 at 7:28 pm
This is what is called “Progress”. What progressives have worked for decades to achieve..
Do a good deed – get punished.
Do bad – get rewarded.
that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Professing to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.
Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and
served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the
natural function for that which is unnatural, and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; [they are] gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.