I know someone who quit a cubicle job for a lower-paying cashier job because it gave her the chance to interact with people. She’s much, much happier now and it’s wonderful.
Admittedly–and I feel deeply guilty about this–I sometimes try to avoid her if I’m in a hurry. Or if the lines are long. I don’t mind chatting with cashiers, although I let them lead. If they’re not inclined to talk I’m not going to try and force conversation. But I also don’t want to hold up the line.
