One of the great things about working at See's Candies is the discount that we get. It's not as good as it used to be. I used to be able to get 1/2 lb. for $5, a whole pound for $10. Now I only the same discount everyone can get. If you get the gift certificates from Costco, you can get 1 lb. for $12, which is a good savings off the regular price of $15.60. It's good for anything in the store too, whether you grab a box off the shelf or pick out your own stuff.
But as an employee, I can get stuff through the employee discount store. They take bulk candy that has been returned from the stores. Last year I got some fudge that was perfect and some milk buttercreams that had stuck together, but still tasted yummy.
This year I got 2 kinds again, a dark buttercream which had stuck together, and milk buttercreams which are a little lopsided, but still taste great. I wound up getting 10 lbs. of candy for $20, compared to $150 it would normally cost.
Now all I have to do is make sure most of it goes out as gifts, and doesn't get eaten at home!
2 comments:
OMG You work at See's candies!!!! How awesome is that? Most of my east Coast relatives give me a weird questioning look when I say that See's is one of the few chocolates i really like....you can't get them out here very much. We grew to love them when we lived in California. Enjoy your treats---who cares what they look like...it's that divine taste that matters.
I must make sure my Mom never gets a job at See's. She would go crazy. It is her favorite candy.
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