So after over 5 years dealing with Kroger Kulture, I finally made the big break applied for & got another job, and quit.  Gave 5 working days notice.  No problem.  There is no law---federal, state county or municipal, that requires giving 2 weeks notice, or any notice whatsoever.  After all, if Kroger wanted to fire you do you really think they'd  bother to give you 2 weeks notice???   Anyway, new job, less per hour, no insurance, no vacation, personal or sick time.  More hours per week (it's a p/t job too).  No weekends, no holiday work, 15 paid holidays a year.  Already had 2 paid holidays & I've  been on the new job just 2 months.  Same schedule every week.  I can plan the rest of my life like a normal person should do.  No stress---I actually look forward to going to work every day.   Most of all, my boss & the other dept. heads treat me like a real person instead of just another piece of equipment, or one of their minions.   So the point of all this is that there really is life outside of Kroger.  You just have to take the initiative and start looking around---and keep looking---until you find something.  Apply for & try to get an interview for any job, even if it doesn't sound like the best job.  Remember, job interviewing is a skill that must be learned & practiced---what better way to practice than taking  interviews for positions you might not really like.  Good practice!  You can always say no.  And it can make you feel good about yourself to find out that someone wants you and is willing to offer you a job.  Good self esteem builder.  And you never know---you could be interviewing for that "not really want I want job", and be so impressive that the employer may consider you for another position that will be availaable that hasn't been posted yet.  Get out of Kroger will the getting is good!