Things you only know when you've worked in Retail

Aug 11, 2016 12:32 PM

Lannister20

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As a person with social anxiety and ex retail experience I try to make the retail employees experience as painless as possible.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've worked in retail for two years. I didn't know there were so many ways people could insult me.

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Just started register work, seeing a dozen full carts coming at you like a buffalo stampede can genuinely induce panic. But ride the dragon!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You ever notice it's always the customers who are total assholes that think never coming back is a huge threat?

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Because they think very highly of themselves and very little of you.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I try to be the nicest to retail employees. They see jerks all day. They don't need me to be an asshole, too.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Do you want it with you or in the bag? Yes. *rips receipt in half. Puts half in bag. Hands them other half*

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

But then you run into the Dog-Pants Conundrum.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

People's worst threat to us (THD) is 'I'm going to Lowes'. We don't care. Go for it.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I was told by a woman that I'm awfully young to be smart enough to work for Lowe's. I just laughed and walked away. (I'm 20 yrs old)

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

More please!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I had a lady bitch at me saying she gave me a fifty....there were only 20's in the drop box.... and screw you to ppl who take from our tips!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"Next please." *customer having a chat, oblivious* "Who's next please?" "Oh, I'm sorry. Was my conversation annoying you?"

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

yes, yes it was.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Bitch, I got a queue.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Me: "Hello, how are you doing today?" Guest: "No thank you."

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Some people want advice, others want to look at goods. I'm among the latter. Add social anxiety, = awkwardness. →

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I also do my research upfront. Only just now realized most aren't like that probably. Was annoyed regularly when looking at goods and →

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

a manager jumps at me with 'Can I help you?' before even a minute passes. In every shop. I'm a minority tho, so will try to be more polite.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I enjoyed retail. Hard slog but was fun times. I think the people (fellow employees) were the best part.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

As much as I really hated Dollar General and being paid minimum wage, I do miss my coworkers there. Best ASM ever.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

#5 Protip: If you ask a A or B question and the person answers Yes, then the answer is A. They replied before analyzing the whole question.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

Proton #2: If they answer absentmindedly it's probably because they don't give a fuck. I never asked because I'm awful.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My favorite was when I said "unfortunately it looks like your card has been declined" and the woman just said "no"..........uhhhh

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Worked in retail for 2 years. It's made me more tolerant and patient if I go to a shop and it's busy and business is slow. I know the feels.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

As a manager who works minimum of 55 hours a week, all of this is true.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I've gotten a double charge from a cashier screw up.

9 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 10

Same

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Me too. Not sure why you were downvoted, but I gave you one back.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Me too, but yeah 99% of the time it won't be

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

#3 To be fair (& I say this as a former retail worker)..I once did get charged twice. An extra $130. Took over a month to get sorted.

9 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

same but 300, the entire purchase again

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Same here. 7/11 charged me three times to fill up my tank. I was told to reslide my card twice because it 'wasn't' charging me.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Now I call my card company and check my transactions when this happens.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I get people that act this way all the time, but I work at a domestic violence shelter.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

You should make a work stories post. Could be very illuminating.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Being a DV survivor just means you survived DV. Not that you're not an asshole yourself.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Unfortunately, that seems to be true about the majority of them, considering where they are coming from they act very entitled.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

On the other hand, we know that you have at least one redeeming quality!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you for your work.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've worked in retail for about 6 months now, I honestly don't think it's that bad. The worst part for me is the complaining from coworkers.

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

While I agree that whining is awful to listen to, you haven't worked Black Friday yet. The whole Christmas season SUCKS.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Agreed. I worked at Pier1; a few coworkers complained constantly & were regularly rude to customers. There's just no pleasing some people.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Have fun working holidays. Enjoy Black Friday.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

From what I've heard from every coworker is that tax free weekend was worst because it coincided with back to school.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It is pretty annoying in terms of volume but BF gives you weird hours plus it sometimes takes away from Thanksgiving

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Haha Friday...I remember when it started on Friday. Enjoy Thanksgiving at 11am cause you have to be at work by 4. Oh and it's a 12hr shift.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Aaaaannnnnndddd.....your Friday shift is a close.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I must be the only person in the world who enjoyed working in retail when I was younger. Worked at old navy.

9 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 1

2) we both still shop there, sales are dope. But Im 5'0"/115lbs & the proportions of their clothes rarely fit me right. Its love hate w/me

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like retail. Customer service is a passion of mine. but I can't make a living on it and the company I work for is horrible.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Naw. You're just not a dick. Dick's focus on the jerks cause taht's all they can see, ignoring that 90% of ppl are fine to great

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I work retail now and I'm 28 and love it.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just starting a second job at J Crew, I'm hoping to enjoy it as well! Maybe retail clothing attracts a happier customer? idk

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I actually loved it, too! There are always assholes but most people are nice :)I worked retail in Norway tho so that might make a difference

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

It's all how you treat other human beings.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There's Norway that's true!!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

1) My sister in law worked at old navy as a teen & theyd lock her in the store until 3am. She was 16, in a city, & an immigrant (Poland).

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Hmm what's the word for that... Oh yeah, slavery. What the actual fuck. Thumbs down. Hope your cousin is in better circumstances now.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sister in law. And she is, home with two little bubs

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My apologies, don't know how those wires got crossed. I'm glad she cleaning up after people she loves instead of rude strangers now.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes, we used to work over nights to process clothing shipments.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They flat out locked the doors on her BY HERSELF & wouldnt let her leave even as a "child"

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Well, that's illegal.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Yeah she was afraid to do anything because I think she was still in the citizenship process. Not ON's fault, but the manager was a shithead

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

In NJ it is illegal to have 16yo working past 11 in merchant stores

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

To be fair, #5 is often a case of mishearing. The probably heard "would you like a reciept?"

9 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 2

Yeah, but that question would be asking IF they want the receipt vs. WHERE they'd like it.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

just stick it in the bag and get on

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also as we see from every 3rd post on imgur lots of people are debilitatingly awkward and will answer this question incorrectly all the time

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You'll have to excuse me im an arts major. Whatvare you talking about?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I own a small local business and I can safely say that people are assholes. But without them you have no Income so just keep smiling.. :)

9 years ago | Likes 81 Dislikes 4

We're all some kind of whore.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Your mom included.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm sorry I'm sure your mother is a very nice lady.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

A saint!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

its a repair shop and I need to get work done. Also I have anxiety and the longer I force polite conversation the less polite I become.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Sounds like you need a shop dog.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Same. I took over a small business from my father who is very social and chatty. Now everyone that comes in wants to talk forever.

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

i feel your pain. i hate chatty customers too, unless i'm genuinely interested in what they're chatting about.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How terrible! (No sarcasm)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I want to open a gaming shop, but selling at conventions has convinced me I will be inundated with the same local idiots every day.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

people aren't buying games at the stores nearly as much

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Another thing for you to consider is how many games people are downloading even on console now. Gamestop is full of memorabilia now cause

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I meant tabletop games like DnD, Magic and board games. A more social experience. Problem is I hate people :/

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well if you ever do pursue it, make sure to research your market well

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

About a third of hobby game store owners do. So don't let that put you off. :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Working retail nailed & buried the coffin, which contained any remaining respect I had for humans when given the benefit of the doubt.

9 years ago | Likes 142 Dislikes 3

I want to be on the retail hate train due to some customers... but others are genuinely nice, caring people. Some have even given me gifts

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hear, hear! I lost respect for humanity quite some time ago because of retail. I actually hate the entire town I work in because of my job.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This comment made me smile grimly in solidarity.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Between retail, and IT helpdesk... yeah... We're doomed as a species.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Read this as "working retail naked & buried the coffin" and I was so, so scared and confused

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I don't understand the treating service workers poorly thing. Is it an American thing? I've never done it, and I don't recall seeing it.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Americans can be very entitled. Like all people. It just seems to be more prevalent here.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Fun story time: There is a lady that comes in 3-4 times a week looking for light colored bread that we sell there. We bake our bread, cont.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

from scratch. So this woman demands we bake it lighter and lighter each time, calls global/regional and abuses my coworkers each time, cont.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

At this point, she calls ahead to demand we save three light ones for her, when it's never light enough for her and almost raw, every day.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I just don't know what to do anymore.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Through raw bread dough at her and inform her that's the lightest you can make it.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It most certainly is not just an American thing. Many of my rudest customers are non-American.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

*raises glass* Here's to every manager that has backed up their employees when the customer is wrong, instead of throwing them under the bus

9 years ago | Likes 1326 Dislikes 3

Thank you, thank you

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Amen PREACH! I work in returns. This is close to a daily thing for me when I work there. They know I wouldn't call without a reason.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

MFW the manager throws me under the bus

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Here's to managers who explain to employees why they bend the rules for shit customers, rather than just letting the employee stew in hate.

9 years ago | Likes 48 Dislikes 1

Honestly I love my manager she's the best. I would literally quit if they ever fire her.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I had a manager back me up so much that she defended the place in a food fight that the customer instigated. Much food was lost.

9 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

Shoutout to Meghan for being said manager

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Both of them.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's why I love my company. We're a small chain of stores and the owners and managers dgaf what customers think, if they're unreasonable-

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

That's how it works at my restaurant. We have a line out the door every night. Be polite or get the fuck out ;)

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

asshats that think they can treat us like shit then they don't deserve to shop at our store.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I had a customer at blockbuster physically threaten me and throw a dvd at my face. The manager did nothing. They got to come back.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Both of them.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

May everyone be fortunate enough to find that manager, cause I sure as hell haven't

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I told my employees to break the rules. They got credit for being awesome and I got yelled at by my boss. Worth it to keep morale up.

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Me too! I'm a supervisor (not mgr). I tell my coworkers to break the rules too & to "not tell anyone" or "blame me" if management notices.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

My managers a cool dude. He is more sassy to customers then they are to him

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

THE REAL MVP

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

(bookstore manager) Always... <3

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My boss throws me under all the time to make himself look good in front of his boss... It blows....

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I always back up my employees and my policies when we're in the right. Customers yell at me... a lot.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do such retail managers exist?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I used to work doubles at a very busy pizzeria owned by a 1st generation Sicilian who had a shop in Brooklyn for 20 years. Some fake tan....

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Bleached blonde body building power couple came in while I was calling out slices from a full oven for people in front of me and the...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Couple blows past the line straight to the register where they refuse to wait in line and demand to be served. The cashier explains the...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Process and they point at me and say I'm too busy screaming and they didnt want me to help them. By then the oven is cleared and the line...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is backing up and I can see the couple is dying to have their asses kissed so I go to give them what they want. I apologize for the...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a small business owner, our company policy is the customer isn't always right. If you want a company to kowtow to you, go to Walmart.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Thank you! As a fellow SBO, our company has a similar policy.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you don't mind me asking, what's your small business?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We're a t-shirt/apparel printer/decorated and fulfillment center for e-commerce businesses (including our own).

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

decorator* sorry

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you don't mind me asking, what's your small business?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I run an outdoor laser tag field, thunderhead laser tag

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Mostly its just not worth the fight. I concede a lot to guests and then after applaud the employee for defending the policy and calling help

9 years ago | Likes 226 Dislikes 6

That's a fair balance at least. It's the managers who concede then ignore the employee who suck.

9 years ago | Likes 92 Dislikes 1

The ones who concede then punish the employee are gaping assholes.

9 years ago | Likes 52 Dislikes 0

I understand if its a large corporate entity that you work for, and any complaint could lead to you getting fired, but wouldn't telling 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

They're only asked to leave if there's a threat of violence. We don't have a lot of power that way

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

that type of customer they are no longer welcome at this establishment overall be more beneficial? I've never understood siding with them.

9 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

According to my franchise owner, it's because they'll tell 7 people about their bad exp, and then those 7 will tell 7 and before you know 1/

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

it he suddenly can't buy his 16 year old an oil change for her lexus.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

We can't even ban shoplifters because they are potential customers.

9 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

Lmfao. That's fucking stupid.

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

I guy yelled at me yesterday, grabbed my arm and pretended to be someone from corporate and said he could fire me.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

wtf what kind of asshole does something like that just to get their own way. That's so childish.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, he tried apologizing too and then quickly yelled at me again. (Crazy) This isn't the first time I've dealt with him.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm at my wits end. I was trying to stay with the company and move up but know I am all set.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I walked off the floor and cried for the first time in five years. I'm now currently looking for another job as I am done with humans BS.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I figured out quickly I was way too sensitive a person for retail. I've cried after dealing with customers like that too many times. I hope

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the memory doesn't stick with you long, and you find work that you enjoy.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Its never happened to me until now. I've see it happen before but not to me personally.. It makes me realize it's time to move.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That genuinely made me sad. I'm sorry people are jerks. :( good luck with the job search.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As an extremely spacy/ditzy person I know I must be hated by many retail workers. I try very hard to treat people well and I'm really sorry.

9 years ago | Likes 849 Dislikes 13

That's the best you can do. People just want to be treated like people.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Spacy/ditzy is great for a giggle and to break tension during a rush. You are likely better than 50% of customers just by trying

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

Thanks I'm glad I can make people laugh even if it's not intended

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you're lucky then you don't even know the half of it ;)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's cool we forget guys like you in seconds, but I can remember all the assholes I've had to deal with, with perfect clarity

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well I walked out on an employee at London drugs because she didn't give me the eyeshadow and said to come back to her department after.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

I'm carrying a baby. I'm supposed to walk all over the store and then come all the way back to her department with a handful of stuff? No.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Did you explain the issue to her, or did you just get mad and walk out? Because if you did, that's incredibly entitled of you.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Well aren't you pc.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Baby is in a carrier on my chest. She yanked the product from me. I'd be happy to return if she gets commission but she was rude.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I love ditzy/spacey customers because I get to amaze you :D

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I am easily amazed. I got the staff at Taco Bell giggling because I got do excited over the new Starburst slushie

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You make my day better. I have been with the same retailer for 5 years come the 13th and this is true to this day. Much love!!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Honestly, I will forgive so much if the customer says sorry. I don't care that you changed your mind 37 times as long as you acknowledge it

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's some good advice. I will make special sure to apologize if I'm being a ditz from now on.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Been in customer service for 10 years. The fact that you try makes 100% the difference. Ditzy is fine, it's the apathetic ones that suck.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We can usually tell if it is on purpose or they are just trying to be a dick. No you are good hun. You make us happy if anything.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It'll show that you're trying to treat us well, don't worry :3

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same, I worked retail for years though and you're fine. Be super nice and have a laugh about it with the worker, smile, wish them a good day

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have worked retail for years and spacey/ditzy people arent a problem. Our biggest assholes are the self entitled ones

9 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

But like self entitled people are just general assholes. Also how dare you say something underneath my comment!????

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

last week I was about to call the cops on two guys who were trying to fight me. What I said to set them off " dont forget your cards"

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Colleague said "Thank you, my lovely" and the bitch went fucking nuts.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

The fact that you acknowledge that is who you are and you try very hard to be nice does not make you one of the "bad" customers.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't hate stupid. I hate people who make a mess, poop on the motor carts, make forts in the tp aisle, and yell at me for no reason

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My answer to ditsy is always, dude, I've been there, and we go off into the sunset that is the rest of the interaction

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Found the Canadian shopper.

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 2

Canadian shoppers are awful and rude, where I live. Messes everywhere. Bellingham, wa: BC's Costco/mall/gas station

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

I actually have no idea how Canadian shoppers are, it's just a joke on the whole "Canadians are nice" thing

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm an American actually. Although I have been told by many of my non-American friends that they aren't convinced I was actually born here.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nah it's not you we hate, we hate the people who deliberately treat us like shit because 'the customer is always right'. Ditzy is fun :)

9 years ago | Likes 398 Dislikes 2

As a construction/concrete and retail manager, the customer is not always right.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I saw jerks doing this the other day over a rotisserie chicken not being on the rack closest to them, so they insisted it was out of stock.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The store had a deal guaranteeing available chicken or the chicken was free of charge, and there was a rack with 20 chickens on the other

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Side of the store. They asked for the chicken, the clerk went and got it for them (!!!), And then the jerks asked for the free deal.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I had to come back to your comment for a double take at your username. +1

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yay! I'm glad it caught your eye :D

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah the person who goes to a clearly closed checkout and unloads their full trolley then refuses to move because "how were they to know?"

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Then loads their trolley, takes it to the express lane, forces you to unload and load it for them then tells your manager you were very rude

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do you work at Self Checkout? I feel for you. I did that for a year. Worst position I ever had in retail.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I used to, long time ago now. Did 4 years during university.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That makes me feel better thanks.

9 years ago | Likes 80 Dislikes 1

yea :) now get out I just folded all these, stop ruining the stack

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why do people do that? You are people too... And it is not like being a jerk helps them.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have no idea :( Maybe they have an inferiority complex / enjoy making other people feel like shit. Or they're just cunts.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I feel like it's because, in that setting you are a servant to the customer. Like a personable vending machine. And most people will kick a

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A vending machine when they don't get what they want

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Excellent analogy!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

People with zero concept of personal space or social boundaries and love the sound of their own voice are pretty bad too.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

So true. We don't mind helping honest. Just be nice.

9 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 0

I'm almost tempted to do a work stories post about my retail job, so many crazy and rude customers :P

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Retail stories are some of the best, also cause it tells me what not to do :)

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Maybe I'll try my hand at it then! :)

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Do it - I never tire of retail stories

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"It's 50 cents in the ad I got yesterday" it's 2 weeks old, we don't send ads out like that, even then it's online only.

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

My favorite is when we bring open food to the register. "We won't be purchasing this. We don't like it"

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"I tried this shampoo and I don't like it. I want a refund." "But, ma'am, the bottle is empty..." "I want a refund." *INTERNAL SCREAMING*

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

This is the first time I have ever heard of a man referring to himself as ditzy

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

What made you think I was a man?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Literally user name.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"dantheman3642"

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

holy shit why is this so funny

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Well now you have proof I am ditzy. Frick i walked right into that one.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

Isn't there a female Dan the Man in Silicon Valley?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I genuinely feel like everybody should have to work a service job for a year. I think it would give people more perspective on life.

9 years ago | Likes 411 Dislikes 11

You can't cure stupid

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Tried to get so many of them, only job I had interacting with public was having to kick a homeless guy out of a park bathroom at closing.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Well that sounds rewarding. O.O work stories?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I spent a year as a city Janitor, the end.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Wish I could add +20, cannot upvote enough

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wish I could add +20.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've done retail plenty starting off. Knowing what I know, I feel we're both dicks.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Here. Here. Particularly food service, because of the treatment; but then again maybe retail because of the pay.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I worked in retail for over a year. A few coworkers were regularly rude to each other and customers. There's just no pleasing some people.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nah, fuck that. Think I'll just do the job I've trained to do. I'd rather not have to earn shit money for a year.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Completely agree. Going on year 3 of retail and my faith in people continues to drop.

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Oh dear, you need a hug.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

More like need sleep. 64 hours a week between 2 retail jobs. It's brutal.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Jesus, you poor thing!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or at least as a server in a busy restaurant. That's where I learned to hate all humans.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Funny, that's how I feel when people complain about their UPS package being late.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As an Amazon prime addict, thank you for your service.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm pretty sure all you'll achieve is skyrocketing murder and suicide rates.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I worked at a grocery store and a sports equipment store for around 6 months total and I never had a very rude/difficult customer once.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

You are either a) one lucky sumbitch b) incredibly easy going or c) a big fat liar. Either way glad you weren't tortured.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Maybe it's a culture difference. I'm from Finland and making a scene or intentionally screwing with shop employees is very rare. That said,

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

there was definitely some luck involved because there are crazies everywhere. Worst thing that happened was a dude trying to recruite me to

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

some pyramid scheme after buying a bike from me. He masked it as "a better job opportunity for such a smart guy like yourself". I figured it

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It's true. I'm from Finland though so maybe it's different in other countries.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I've done the lot and frankly I think the staff are usually just as bad. Useless people land up in shit jobs.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 12

While often true, even the most polite and helpful employees get a few people who want to take out their personal frustrations on the >

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

first captive audience they can find. No matter how pleasant you are, they find something beyond your control to complain about. I've come

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

to the point that I simply ignore the shit and restrict responses to a scripted dialogue, telling them to have a nice day once their >

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

transaction is complete weather they've finished their ranting or not and politely serve the next person. If they have a legit complaint, I

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Retail, food industry, and a banking job. Really opens your eyes.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Counter Offer: What if parents just stop raising disrespectful little shits, and everyone has empathy for every job.

9 years ago | Likes 42 Dislikes 6

Tell that to people who want to make spanking a crime.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can't stand those people. I mean, you shouldn't be able to beat your kids, but spanking is different. Over sensitive fucks.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Indeed.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Step 1: disrespectful shits are no longer allowed to (in)breed.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

That's part of the solution, but it's impossible for somebody to truly understand hell unless they've lived it. My proposal was facetious.

9 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

That's actually a very good point. You've convinced me lol

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It's the parents and the old people who are the worst

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Por que no los dos?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What?! Personal accountability?! Ludicrous!!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Also they should wait tables before they can eat in a restaurant!

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

Fucking yes. It drives me crazy. I leave big tips because it sucks balls to get $5 for an hour and a half tending to some idiot's needs.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

**TRIGGERED** fuck I think I have waitress PTSD. >.<

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I know I like to make bussing my table easy and try to stack it so it's easy to pick up and dump stuff off it. And no picky orders.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I do the same. Everything scraped on to one plate, played stacked, and for the LOVE OF CTHULU no napkins in drink glasses.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

From bussing tables, washing dishes and working the line

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Or an IT help desk for a few weeks/months.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I am not anywhere near an actual IT person, but as a call center employee for a business I did basic tech screening for a software co 1/

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

2/ think "have you inserted the disk and installed the software" (early 2000's) and fuck me sideways those people are miserable.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

IT takes knowledge though. It would be horrid, I'm sure. But put someone like me at an IT desk and everyone will have viruses.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Ha, been there too. Almost as bad as retail. Woof.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've done both. IT desk is slightly worse in that ppl feel like it's ok to be a prick over the phone. Plus I've 1/

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Never had to assist a retail customer while they took a dump or screamed at their kids. That's more call center than IT desk but still.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Or IT retail... its an utter clusterfuck. Person buys computer, breaks it/downloads virus, blames you for their stupidity, etc. 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

1 advantage though - occasional vindication & satisfaction of showing customer how said 'browsing habit' caused damage in front of spouse.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Oh damn. Have you done work stories yet?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nah, think the time has passed ;-) (well, that it was just a student job for me so I've tried to move on too!!!)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

i would settle for a month but they have to really need the job to pay rent, etc

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Agreed, because you can't run away screaming (middle fingers ablaze) when you're one paycheck away from being homeless.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Or do I make enough in tips to get groceries tomorrow morning?!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Agreed, or at the very least 6 months, but those six months have to include the holiday season

9 years ago | Likes 114 Dislikes 0

Service sector isn't all retail and Christmas was sweet for coaching sports. Tim's gift cards for days.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Six months works for me too, as long as (as you noted) it includes a Black Friday or Christmas.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

No it should be 8 months from December to July. That way they get holidays and back to school sales.

9 years ago | Likes 52 Dislikes 0

Who hurt you?

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Too many arrogant, stupid, difficult, unsympathetic shitbags to count.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

With one weekend from Black Friday to Cyber Monday.

9 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

I mostly just got racist from working retail.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Same here, not hatred racist, but I have so many stereotypes about people now

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I've heard this from a lot of people. I think a lot of it is just cultural, but what do I know.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a server, even our black waiters/waitresses didn't want to serve black patrons, or foreigners.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Yup. I've experienced the same. And I research very hard to make sure it's not an establishment that will have a black rush before closing

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

That information is available?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's weird for me because I have no problems with Hispanics because they usually try to work with me. It's East Asians who are so often

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

contemptuous of the idea that I only speak English when I work in America. I'm a salesman in a commissioned area so they have to deal with

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the fact that no one speaks their specific dialect. I don't understand why they can't bring along a translator like a daughter or niece.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My Spanish speaking customers do it all the time.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I worked Target in college. Now I always use my cashier's name, make eye contact, & donate to whatever they are forced to pimp by mgmt.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Same here, except for the donating thing. I'll donate my money where I want to, not where Target wants me to. ha.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

i always hated it when people used my name

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Same, I found it jarring.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Same. You don't know me, please don't address me by my name it's actually creepy.

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Same and I find it really weird that this day and age companies still make their employees wear name tags.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It's necessary for complaint and compliment purposes unfortunately

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1