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I work nights at a Shell Gas Station, here are my tales...
I have customers that do this very often. Have even gotten $100 before.
I can't hold it in for 8 hours, dood.
We have stuff to do other than standing at the counter. This guy came in yelling for me to serve him. Calm down, man.
Yeah, this was crazy ridiculous. He was saying that I was rude and discriminatory, which it was quite the opposite.
This is just rude, if you're too into whatever you're doing to not answer this question correctly, that's just sad.
I don't mess around with safety. I don't want to be blown up, do you?
I ended up locking my doors and waiting for him to leave. A few days later, he apologized.
If you walk in and there has JUST and I mean JUST been a rush, don't expect me to have it %100 perfect.
Don't know if he didn't know how to work a sink or what.
Basically, static electricity builds up of a customer gets in their car while fueling. This was a few hours after I started.
If there is a huge mess, it needs to be mentioned. If I can't leave the counter, I need to be told about said mess. That's just silly to not say anything.
I don't make the prices sir.
Again, I DO NOT make the prices.
If you're buying anything you might need an ID for, always bring it. Illinois state watches our cameras to make sure we ID people. Also, there are stings and if I fail, I'll have a record for selling for minors. Also people love to beg me. Nope, not happening.
Yeah, I hosed that shit away QUICK.
I can hear you, ya know.
This is a total pet peeve of mine. Just so rude, it makes me sick. Just have some common human fucking decency.
Sometimes customers don't pay attention. I've had this happen 5-6 times. 3 of them they didn't even notice and never stopped or came back.
Don't know if on purpose of just dumb.
Joys of living in Midwestern deer country.
This is just rude. But policy states I must do it if requested.
Again, I really don't mess around.
GAH! I hate it when that happens. Then I have another customer asking where the coffee is. JESUS
Okay, this is just slander. Also, sorry I don't believe in a sky man.
Sigh.
Thanks for viewing. Any questions just ask me.
OH AND ALSO THIS http://imgur.com/gallery/rNcvCOS
TheBreadlord
Yeah OP sounds like a dick. There are a lot of completely reasonable things in this post. She ain't acting any better than the customers.
JohnnyCarson
I completely read that period one wrong.
mellowdrama
Phrasing!
Becca9904
You are not the only one, Mr. Carson. My eyes skimmed it just wrong.
d240vergara
Well that would explain the mess
sparrow445
Haha, yes. "Omg! Ew! Gross!...oh."
snuffcarcass
It came right after the one that made it obvious she was female.
pastramionrye
These are actually pretty boring. Sounds like a real job to me. Good for you, you gainfully employed lucky duck.
fufuwewe
every time this customer service stuff gets posted the op is either complaining about people making small talk too much or too little
Burytoe
Smalltalk isnt a problem for me but i cant stand when people come in and tell me how much it must suck working at a gas station.
dpidcoe
More like the op is complaining too much.
hooktail419
She seems kinda bitchy in some of these.
lolzebra
If someone asks me how i am and its very early morning (like before 8am) i'm probably gonna mumble something and not remember that at all.
ashjones94
I am there from 11 pm to 7 am usually
VicksPuppies
I apologize I came into a circle k stoned, and the cashier asked, cash credit or debit and I said yes because I didn't understand
Pedpat
Where do people ask about that? in norway we either give them cash or pay with a card. No questions
ZOMGNO
Yeah, I've personally said yes, just because I'm flustered or confused. Not trying to be a dick :/
Meowsma
I got offered weed by a Circle K cashier!
VicksPuppies
I'd look around and be like wait...you serious?
Meowsma
I pretended not to hear him so that he could save face, but he had to go walk it back and say he was kidding about that part. Nice save.
weeshful
These are only good if you mix in nice stories
parentingandvice
Either way we get a nice glimpse into the life of other people, from their own perspective. I can't get enough of these.What a time to live.
ashjones94
Honestly, I did t have any.
StarmanUltra
Haha Imgur is so fickle. Do people doubt that the service industry is crappy?
ashjones94
People are getting really made at me lol. Isn't that what these posts are anyway? And also, it's my post!
StarmanUltra
Well the post itself got 3000 upvotes, don't worry about the dozen people downvoting your comments, I suppose.
Somanyquestions
I'm ok if all of them are about terrible customers, coworkers or accidents. But these ones were very average. Oh no, someone spilled coffee!
parentingandvice
But... but... huge boobs!
PimpDaddyPussyCat
I sold a 1,000,000 dollar powerball ticket. Guy gave me a ball of crumpled up cash...100 dollars. Bought a new comforter.
parentingandvice
Not sure if you are complaining or happy. Either way it's a good story.
exosquadwasmyfavoriteshowwheniwasachild
Sweet. Free comforter.
Duros62
Customer smoking at the pump? Shut that fucker off.
ashjones94
I do, and if they are already smoking, I won't authorize their pump.
EvilBrainAngelHeart
You should do this with people in sweaters too, static is more likely to start a fire than a cigarette.
skschneier
Thanks for sharing but this is terrible
Iamnotwatchingporn
The person that asked you might have genuinely not known how to pump gas. I just moved to CA from OR and had to ask someone to show me...
ashjones94
They had Illinois plates so
roscowheeler
So let's get this straight, you don't make the prices?
joeyfield
Have you ever heard of the term 'market price'? Supply, demand, along with demand trends, and the prices around you determine your price.
FuckThisThingInParticular
Even though she has huge boobs?
roscowheeler
Fucking hell no one gets sarcasm
ashjones94
No, isn't it crazy!
THEOTHERUPVOTEFAIRY
Well this irrationally infuriates me!
SuperRockinMrMagic
But you do have big boobs?
roscowheeler
Kinda. But who does then if it's not you
MaximumZero
The corporate offices set the prices for corporations like Shell.
volatiley
⚠ YES
Spartacex3
I'll apologize for all deaf people's behalf for not responding your "Good Morning" greeting. I always worry that workers will think I am an
kpmatias
Not deaf but can't hear over the hum of 10+ machines going (coffee, slurpee, microwave, fridges, freezers, neon lights) i need to see faces
TheonGrayjoy
ood.
pepperronii
saying good morning isn't a habit or custom in certain places. You get people from all over at gas stations, assuming OP works highway.
Spartacex3
asshole.
sublime29
I've only felt bad once for being mad at a no response. They were deaf & I felt awful. They were actually very nice. Other people are dbags
ShibbyW
I were in Florida a while ago and the amount of small talk was too much for a guy from Finland. A lot of people must have thought that
ShibbyW
I were rude or something, but we really don't have a small talk culture here. Many greetings or casual talks went past me because I were
ShibbyW
focused on something else than other people surrounding me D:
eyeofthepanda
As a programmer, "Yes" is an appropriate response to "if paying with cach , credit or debit". You meant to ask which will you be paying with
ashjones94
As a hooman, it isn't. Otherwise, I don't know which button to press :/
yabisaurusrex
as a hooman, huh?
billrod
Next time on Fuel Island...
iThylacines
Logged in just to upvote
Faceness
I would legit watch a show about stupid shit happening at a gas station. Kind of like clerks.
Alphax45
On the old SPEED network there was a quiz show at a gas station called Pumped. It was just question while people pumped gas for gift cards.
ItsAGameOfSchlongs
are they gonna break open the hatch?
TheMostModestMouse
...People are rude again!
ErinInStereo
Cigarettes have been banned. What will happen next?
Alphax45
On the old SPEED network there was a quiz show at a gas station called Pumped. It was just question while people pumped gas for gift cards.
PeachPrinny
"What do you mean you don't wanna buy my hand carved wood angel, don't you love jeezus?!?"
ashjones94
Legit made me laugh
MizuNoMark
Can op provide selfie for reference?
NikolausAlvarado
I worked at a valero corner store. I had every damn one of these
cpttnarg
+1 for sky man
Thebuildingisonfireanditsnotmyfault
Yeah. @OP that made me giggle.
kaboosh5353
BtheW I am #5 regularly but I swear its just casue I am stoned. I barely know where I am let alone proper responses to human interaction.
4thWorldAdam
"Gas is cheaper today than when I got it yesterday, if I show you my receipt can you give me back the difference? " I heard that yesterday
GuyInTheBack
man that is scary thinking
ObiWanChemobi
I know it's store policy but it is highly unlikely a cigarette will ignite gasoline liquid or vapor at a pump.
ChrisWsrn
Record yourself trying it while filling a portable gas tank.
Burytoe
I was gonna comment same thing the open flame fron lighter will do the trick but a ciggarette wont
Hyero
I wouldn't take my chances if there was a possibility for a large fire.
HRshoveandstuff
Oh look another bitter job post
NSAOverlord
complains about customers alerting to messy floor. Complains about customers not alerting to messy floor.
ashjones94
That was my co-worker not the customer that was complaining. And I'm talking about a HUGE mess of coffee. .
Pedpat
Looking for this
st4tic4ge
I use to work at a Hess overnight shift next to a train station. Should I post some of my favorite night creep stories?
RaiseCain
Yes 2
DiabloD3
You already know the answer is yes.
CoRelli
Sometimes when cashiers ask me how I want to pay I panic and doubt my decision and just say yes
justasomeone
been there
ZacMuerte
yeah, I don't say it to be rude, I actually have hearing problems (/people speaking too damn soft) so if I just hear "paying card" then yes.
Typohime
And that is fine. Its when they get angryconfused that its annoying or they just keep ignoring you.
Pushpushki
I have a feeling OP just judges the customer from the get-go and gets annoyed by it no matter what.
Typohime
I doubt that. Some customers suck and make your job 3x harder than it needs to be.
Relicanth
technically, yes is a correct answer. You are paying with one of those 3 methods.
eromitlab
Every now and then, I'll blank out when I get that question. I know the answer, but when it comes to saying it I'm just like "wat?"
Wuz314159
Ever panic & say "seashells"?
shimmyshimmyquarterturn
I do this any time someone asks for my address
DemonicGothBinx
but at least when you do it, you're not engrossed in your phone right? I think it's the ones engrossed in something who are the problem.
theIdris
Me too. I also suffer from working in the medical industry where I don't always get breaks or leave on time. Sometimes I'm just too tired.
RubberDinghyRapidsBro
Smithster you absolute lad!
ashjones94
*pats head*
ICantFindAGoodOneYouGuys
Serious question. I've been known to say whatever is easier for you. Is that also equally annoying?
EDWARDMACARONlFORK
I also work at a shell station. How are you? If it doesn't scan that means it's free, right?
ashjones94
Hey I am doing good. And yes it is always free! How is your day going dear
HnngRightInTheFeels
Always carry cash. Cash is king. Small businesses will like you more.
TruFox
Most of these stories were cool, but "lol" at the "sky man" comment. Maybe you're a bit ruder and more judgmental then you let on.
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TruFox
Yea, definitely getting a "holier then though" obnoxious vibe from you. Gives a whole new self-righteous tint to all your stories.
ClusterFuggle
TruFox
oh no, a slight loss of fake internet points! Better switch back to lying to people so they can sleep well at night!
ZOMGNO
Yeah, thats what tipped me over the edge to "Oh, you're being rude". No reason you have to dis peoples' religious choices.
Iamnotwatchingporn
Same with the religious literature. My coworkers and I always take them to be polite and then dispose of them later
BlessYourBeautifulHide
I work at Meijer, and I always take them to be polite, but I'll throw them away as soon as the customer leaves.
ularg
derekn
Have a panic attack on me, pussy.
BorgunMogart
Not to judge but a panic attack is a bit more than being nervous during social interaction. Mine used to make me throw up/have palpitations.
SchrodingersSchrodinger
Is it just me or do a lot of these just seem whiny?
4Outof5DentistsRecommend
Hahaha it's not just you. If somebody told me not to smoke on the "fuel island" I'd probably tell them to fuck off too.
OhDavidMyNacho
and the one that told her the sink was broken, he def shoplifted.
CultofCedar
Like the guy buying all the coffee. I mean it's made to be sold. Just tell them you ran out like I do it it's a problem ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
minifridgebattleaxe
I lost count of people who were "just plain rude"
TheHungryCaterpillar
Yeah it gives me a tumblr vibe
HowardMoonsHotpants
You only have to read a few to get a clear idea of this person's poor attitude.
frnkcstl
SO TRUE OMG I STOPPED HALF WAY
dpidcoe
Definitely not just you. Half the stuff shouldn't matter and the other half feels like it was twisted to make the customer sound more duchey
SchrodingersSchrodinger
Thank you!
dpidcoe
also, OP made a bunch of comments (since deleted) that made her come across as a massive bitch.
thrashinuva
When you get nagged at for the stupidest things every day that you can't control, sometimes you want to "whine" like this.
Smerked
Nope, was thinking the same thing
FreebasedDingus
It's not just you.
SchrodingersSchrodinger
Thanks!
ScaleScentedAnalDildo
Wahh wahh small things people do are soooo rude and make me sick I'm literally shaking
lolomontana
You can't go 8 hours without pooping??
Somanyquestions
Well, you can, but you don't always choose which 8 hours you don't poop in.
SylvesterMarcus
Excuse me. Is this the thread where someone applies for and gets offered a job and then complains about said job?
SteakNazisMustDie
The job is usually fine, the customers though, they're the derpsticks and shitsacks that make it hell.
SomeGeographer
We all have complaints about our jobs. I did 7 yrs at Best Buy & have a notebook full. Now have my dream job & still have some complaints
ImguriansFillMySaltReservoir
Heaven forbid someone working at a job experiences bad customers. What is the world coming to?
charlietheratking
Crazy as it seems, there are still people who don't know how to pump their own gas. My mom doesn't. There are states where you are not 1/2
CupofStea
From the UK. First time an attendant put fuel in my car for me they just filled it to the brim even though I said 20L only.
Smokestoomuch
What is wrong with people?? Its such a simple task.. i dont understand why anyone would be unsure of how to fill up their car themselves.
ZOMGNO
I know people with health problems that look fine, but honestly need that help. And if its your job...
IFavoritePetsAndLadies
+1 My ex-girlfriend's sister had issues with her joints that could cause them to random dislocation.
4Outof5DentistsRecommend
I had a roommate from New Jersey, all gas stations are full serve there. He'd never pumped his own gas before.
somehowiendedupintexas
The first time I left Oregon at 17 and drove through California I had to ask other people for help pumping my gas.
exosquadwasmyfavoriteshowwheniwasachild
Clearly this person was just rude and there can be no other circumstances in which the request was reasonable.
charlietheratking
2/2 allowed to pump your own gas. If someone lives there their whole life they probably don't know how to do it themselves.
DarkJester1
wow. i had heard there where still place's they gave you full driveway service - but i never realized it was compulsory.
dumasaphobic
I love not pumping my own gas here in Oregon. I'll stay in my air conditioned car thanks.
charlietheratking
I just feel so lazy and silly but I'd probably get used to it and/or like it if it was that way all the time.
wabitgirl
HI I'M FROM OREGON AND WE CAN'T PUMP GAS HERE CAUSE WE'RE SUPID. Seriously, it's ridiculous but we're not ALLOWED to pump our own gas.
parentingandvice
Is that why gas is spensive der?
bustrpoindextr
Yeah, fuck new Jersey. I mean, for other reasons too..
BugJuiceComesFromWhoYouAre
Uhh...why does them not havin to pump gas make you so angry??
exosquadwasmyfavoriteshowwheniwasachild
I blame youths, jug handles and lack of parallel parking experience.
snldude87
Hold on! Say what you want about youths and jug handles. We have plenty of parallel parking experience! We're like 80% cities here!
exosquadwasmyfavoriteshowwheniwasachild
Where is "here?" I'm thinking maybe Trenton? Newark? Trying to think of larger areas in Jersey that are local.
bustrpoindextr
I mean, youths are the worst.
hmjohnny
Pics of huge boobs to validate your claims please.
Artric
For science.
imnotcleverenoughforthis
Please tell me you had this pic on standby because you knew someone was going to ask
ashjones94
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4eHCz8IQAACy-2.jpg
BeerBatteredandBold
Huge boobs, not two over actors
imnotcleverenoughforthis
Please tell me you had this pic on standby because you knew someone was going to ask
hmjohnny
Its all true!
JaimeBarrientos
Boobs or not, I love you lady.
CapnDonal
Well played
Yojamie1234
I like the cut of your jib
TheNextHafthorBjornsson
God. Dammit. OP.
hiperson134
Megan!
HmmmNoSirIDontLikeIt
As a professional boob scientist, I can verify there authenticity.
bustrpoindextr
Their*... heathen
dNa87
he said he's a boob scientist, not a word scientist.
SomethingHorriblyInappropriate
Son of a bitch... +1
Fancyrobot101
That's a top job response, hope you're having a good day
CorneliusCornwall
Hah. Wordplay
astrocouldyounaut
Honest to god, fires while pumping gas from static electricity is one of my greatest fears. A very specific one
Brix83
Touch your vehicle with your bare hand before pumping to discharge static. You may get a little shock but, no more static.
Brix83
More specifically, a part of your vehicle that is made of metal.
astrocouldyounaut
I do that to a pathological degree. I tend to be full of static
ashjones94
Yeah it happens all the time. Luckily nothing has exploded yet.
neondemonn
How does it happen? I need more info.
ashjones94
When you're outside pumping, the current of electricity is grounded by the rubber in the tires. If you get into your car while pumping 1/2
tr26
Rubber insulates, but car has chassis ground.
ashjones94
It can complete the circuit and cause a flash fire with the pumping gasoline 2/2
FreebasedDingus
It doesnt actually happen. There would need to be some very specific atmospheric conditions to create that kind of environment.
Metalgearslade
You come off as a real pissy bitch in some of these OP. Some of the customers are cunts, yeah, but that doesn't justify your attitude.
ashjones94
I am actually a positive outgoing person. No reason to get rude, was just making a post
Metalgearslade
That first sentence puts me in mind of the pretty accurate cliché that guys who refer to themselves as 'Nice' usually end up being pricks.
ashjones94
I'm not perfect. But I'm not a mean spirited person. Also just as a side note, I'm not a guy
Metalgearslade
The comment about your boobs, that just had to make the list, tipped me off to that. And call yourself whatever you want, if it helps.
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
The sky man joke makes you sound like you might have been an ass to the pastor or the Ornament woman. Just say thank you for the offer 1/2
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
And leave it at that. Just tell the ornament woman you aren't interested but thanks. This shits just common courtesy.
molestmymonkey
Bitching about absent minded people. I've had people say stuff to me when I'm "in space" and never said anything then only realized later.
TheThingThatPeopleNeverTalkAbout
As an aiethiest I still celebrate christmas its fun :)
TheThingThatPeopleNeverTalkAbout
athiest*
keyholes
atheist* (sorry)
TheThingThatPeopleNeverTalkAbout
Dammit!!!
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
Yeah I don't see why she had to bring up her beliefs when telling a woman she wasn't interested in buying an ornament.
ashjones94
Only thing I said was that I dont celebrate it. The sky man comment was my own internal banality and wasn't said to her. And I live 1/2
ashjones94
So I am going to stand up for myself. However in this situation I was not rude to her.
MuffinsLordOfDerp
You were actually polite considering you simply said you don't celebrate it. Also I don't see how it's harassment in any way...
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
I am in no way saying you're a bad person or anything like that I just suggested maybe it's the way you're responding that's causing 1:2
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
Confrontation. 1 asshole is 1 thing but 2 or more over the same thing isn't typically a coincidence. They don't need to know what you 2/3
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
Believe and if they ask and you respond I'm sorry but that's a rather personal question most of this confrontation is likely avoided 3/4
ashjones94
In a very predominately conservative area and I have to stand up for my rights. Last year someone tried to keep me from voting!
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
Also I'm sorry you're getting downvoted like this I really don't understand why people are flipping shit over this. You haven't been an ass.
khaleesimotherofkittycats
I understand your anger at those situations, but you do know there are non conservative Christians on here that you've belittled just
khaleesimotherofkittycats
because of your own limited experiences? I'd feel bad for you but I think in this situation both parties are assholes.
Horus175
What should OP have said instead? She can lie, refuse to give a reason (which could also be perceived as rude), or she can tell the truth.
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
Would you walk up to someone with someone with a physical deformation and say you look terrible? It's the truth isn't it? It's just 1:2
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
common courtesy that you keep that to yourself. I'm sorry if I'm not explaining this well but it's a rather difficult thing to explain.
Horus175
That's not anything like what happened here. OP was asked by a coworker to buy an x-mas ornament. She didn't insult her coworker and (1)
FuckTheUSCjrShamecocks
Dude. Just say no thank you I do not wish to purchase the ornament. Why is anything else necessary? That's like refusing fried turkey bc 1/2
Horus175
saying that you don't believe in god or that you practice one religion and not another is not an insult. (2/end)