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Samantha Rutkowski Serves With a Smile

This Turkey Hill employee can put any customer in a better mood.

Name: Samantha Rutkowski

How long have you worked at Turkey Hill in Emmaus?

Since November of last year.

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What do you love most about your job?

"Working with the people. Our regulars are wonderful! I really love seeing everyone every day!"

What is one of your greatest challenges at work? 

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"Asking for IDs. A lot of the customers are pretty easy with the carding, but we sometimes get really angry customers. That can get a little scary sometimes."

Is there a product at Turkey Hill that you absolutely love to eat/drink?

"I love that new Monster Rehab, as bad as it is for you. It doesn't taste like an energy drink, but like half lemonade and half tea. Think Alex Lemonade Tea."

Is there a funny story you'd like to share about working at Turkey Hill? 

"That's a really hard one. Well, today I made what I call 'Mystery Coffee' which is when I mix all the coffees into one pot to take to dump. One of the regular costumers, John, decided that he was going to be funny and pour the mixed pot into his coffee mug and drink it really quick. I guess it was a tad strong from being old or mixed because he could barely get it down. I was nice so I let him have the cup on me!"

Do you have plans to pursue another career? 

"I am actually up-in-the-air with that. I was thinking of going to college and becoming a history teacher, but I was looking at my mom's college psychology class book. I found that it was quite interesting, and I was thinking of taking a few classes. Who knows maybe I could be a school counselor or therapist. I would just love a career working and helping people."

What do you like to do for fun when you're not at work?

"I don't really go out much (probably because I don't drive, but I'm learning). I like to read and write. I also watch a lot of anime, which probably isn't a good thing. I also like to go out on walks and listen to music."

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