Life in Texas is an enigma wrapped in mystery. That's a fancy way to say that folks who make their homes in places like Canton, Carthage, and Corpus Christi live a life that some "who ain't from around here" might find to be a bit confusing. For example, we are waking up this morning with a hurricane spinning just a few hundred miles off of our coastline and we are about to discuss an opportunity that's available for the holidays. 

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And while it might seem strange to entertain thoughts of Thanksgiving and Christmas while tropical weather is making headlines, it's just part of life here in the Gulf South. Another part of life in the Gulf South is finding employment that can offer a living wage for an individual or a family.

For a lot of Texas workers, one job just isn't enough to pay the bills we have to pay and afford the lifestyle we choose to lead. We have good news if you find yourself in that camp and might be looking for seasonal employment. A major company that has been a part of the Texas shopping scene for years is hiring for the holidays.

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Not only are they hiring for the holidays, they are hiring a lot for the holidays. The company is the discount grocery store chain Aldi. Aldi is a recent newcomer to the lucrative Texas grocery game. They have had stores in Texas since 2010. And from that first store, they have grown to 128 locations scattered across Texas. Those locations will be looking to hire seasonal help.

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An Aldi spokesperson suggested that companywide Aldi would be adding some 13,000 workers to their payroll before the end of the year. The average hourly wage for these positions was said to be $23 per hour. Those with little or no experience might earn $18 an hour with an opportunity for more based on growth and experience.

There are part-time positions that are being filled and positions that offer an employee more than 30 hours per week with benefits. Aldi is also touting the fact that the company promotes from within with 70% of assistant managers and 43% of managers starting in the associate position before advancing.

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Job opportunities range from customer service to shelf stocker and warehouse employee. You can find out more about specific opportunities by visiting this link. 

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU TIP?

According to bankrate.com, for the wait staff at sit-down restaurants, the tip should be 15 to 20 percent of the pretax bill. Check your tab carefully because some places add a gratuity to the bill. You may or may not want to supplement that.

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