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57. Does he need an assistant manager at half price?

Reply to MichMan (Reply #34)

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 12:52 AM

17 hrs ago

I’ve never heard of Publix, but for $1.7 million a year, I think I’d be willing to find out about it.

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Only $3.4 million MichMan Yesterday #34

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