November 2014 - I Hate Working In Retail

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28 Signs You’ve Worked At A Grocery Store For Way Too Long

1. You don’t think children should be allowed anywhere.

You don't think children should be allowed anywhere.

2. And you know customers are animals who never learned trash goes in a TRASH CAN.

And you know customers are animals who never learned trash goes in a TRASH CAN.

3. Seriously, who thinks this is an OKAY place to leave a dirty diaper?

Seriously, who thinks this is an OKAY place to leave a dirty diaper?

4. Honestly, this barely phases you anymore.

Honestly, this barely phases you anymore.

5. And neither does children’s toy shoved in a salmon’s mouth.

And neither does children's toy shoved in a salmon's mouth.

6. You’re no longer impressed by the vulgar creations in the spice section.

You're no longer impressed by the vulgar creations in the spice section.

7. Or clever hijinks.

Or clever hijinks.

8. Yes, you know this doesn’t look like a wine holder.

Yes, you know this doesn't look like a wine holder.

9. And yes, you understand that most “specials” aren’t very special.

And yes, you understand that most "specials" aren't very special.

10. Some sales really are too good to be true.

Some sales really are too good to be true.

11. And yes, this is the only aisle that matters.

And yes, this is the only aisle that matters.

12. You know how to make things easy for shoppers.

You know how to make things easy for shoppers.

13. Like super easy.

Like super easy.

14. And you know Eurythmics puns suck.

And you know Eurythmics puns suck.

15. But masturbation puns are something the whole family can enjoy.

But masturbation puns are something the whole family can enjoy.

16. You know these are all jalapeños.

You know these are all jalapeños.

17. And that this is Land O’ Lakes Butter.

And that this is Land O' Lakes Butter.

18. You’ve see your fair share of apology cakes.

You've see your fair share of apology cakes.

19. And people climbing on the displays.

And people climbing on the displays.

20. You shake your head in shame when you realize what your stocking on the shelves.

You shake your head in shame when you realize what your stocking on the shelves.

21. You take your creative outlets quite seriously.

You take your creative outlets quite seriously.

22. Like REALLY seriously.

Like REALLY seriously.

23. You know kids are literally the worst.

You know kids are literally the worst.

24. And potatoes don’t belong with the Franzia…

And potatoes don't belong with the Franzia...

25. Drug tests aren’t near the Cheetos…

Drug tests aren't near the Cheetos...

26. And customers fequently make questionable decisions.

And customers fequently make questionable decisions.

27. But for Christ’s sake you cannot understand why people are utterly incapable of PUTTING SHIT BACK WHERE THEY FOUND IT.

But for Christ's sake you cannot understand why people are utterly incapable of PUTTING SHIT BACK WHERE THEY FOUND IT.

28. Oh yeah, and you know kids would cause a lot less trouble if they’re locked in the freezer.

Oh yeah, and you know kids would cause a lot less trouble if they're locked in the freezer.

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21 Things Nobody In Retail Wants To Hear During Christmas

1. “Is this still in stock!?!?”

Via MTV

2. “Where does the line end?”

Via The Geffen Film Company

3. “Can I make a return now, too?”

Via Bravo

4. “What time did you have to wake up this morning for work?”

5. “Can I speak to your manager?”

No. No. No.

Via NBC

6. “The customer is ALWAYS right!”

7. “We were the first on line at 2AM!!”

Apparently everyone else was, too.

Via ABC

8. “Can I have ten individual gift receipts?”

9. *transaction ends* “I need ten individual gift receipts.”

The worst on ANY day.

Via E!

10. “Can I leave my heavy winter jacket on top of this pile of nicely folded clothes?”

Via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

11. “I’m going to leave my pile of items here, can you watch them?”

Tip for customers: We will automatically start placing your items back to where they’re supposed to be…on the shelves.

Via ABC

12. “Is there a maximum item limit?”

13. “Can I put 3 shirts on my Visa, the 2 jeans on my Mastercard, and the perfume on my gift card?”

Via NBC

14. “What time did people start lining up this morning?”

If we could remember the early hours of Black Friday morning, maybe we’d have an answer.

Via NBC

15. “Can my bestie and I have a fitting room for the 20 shirts we ~need~ to try on?”

Via MTV

16. “You’re better at folding. It’s your job.” *after destroying the pile of clothes you JUST folded*

21 Things Nobody In Retail Wants To Hear On Black Friday

17. “Can you help me find the sale items?”

21 Things Nobody In Retail Wants To Hear On Black Friday
20th Century Fox / Via tumblr.com

HAVE YOU LOOKED AROUND??????

18. “Can you check if they have more of these in the back?”

19. “Have you been dealing with crazy people all morning?”

21 Things Nobody In Retail Wants To Hear On Black Friday
NBC / Via giphy.com

20. “Am I one of those crazy people?”

21 Things Nobody In Retail Wants To Hear On Black Friday
NBC / Via giphy.com

21. “Can you ring us both up at the same time?”

Wait your turn.

Via Young Money

To everyone working retail on Black Friday…

21 Things Nobody In Retail Wants To Hear On Black Friday
Color Force / Via thebusinessweave.tumblr.com
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20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing

1. “Do you know the name of that one movie, with that one guy?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing

Probably, if you knew the name of the guy, too. Let me just list off every film ever made.

2. “You guys don’t have anything good.”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
YouTube

You can’t find *anything* among every new release, classics, horror films, cartoons, and even movies you’ve never heard of?

3. “Could you clean all 20 movies before I rent them?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Warner Bros. Pictures

I mean they’re already clean, but I’ll take another 10 full minutes to re-clean them.

4. “I’m not paying that late fee.”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Universal Pictures

It’s literally one dollar.

5. “The late fee on my account isn’t mine.”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Bravo

Really? Because it’s your name and I help you every single time you’re here.

6. “Do you carry porn?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Fox

We do, but CAN YOU SPEAK QUIETER?!?

7. “Could you suggest a porno to me?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing

DON’T HAVE ONE. THANKS FOR ASKING, THOUGH.

8. “I like Redbox/Netflix/Hulu better.”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
NBC

Cool! Then why are you even here?

9. “Can you help me choose between these 10 movies?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Disney

You really can’t narrow it down any more?

10. “How much longer will you be in business?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Bravo

…really?

11. “Can you hold that for a few days?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Bravo / Via m.bravotv.com

Why don’t you just call again in a few days?

12. “No, I’m positive this movie exists, and you’re the only person who hasn’t heard of it.”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing

YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. WHY AM I EVEN EMPLOYED HERE?

13. “What if I don’t bring this movie back?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Warner Bros.

Then we will call you day and night asking you to bring it back until it is in our loving arms.

14. “Can you check to see if I’ve rented this before?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
NBC

Sure, I’ll look through the last 5 years of your account. Please hold for a few days.

15. “But you said you had it 3 months ago.”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Netflix

Do you hear yourself?

16. On a Friday at 7 p.m.: “Why don’t you have (insert most popular new release here)?!”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
VH1

Easy! Because you’re not the only person on Earth who wants to see it!

17. “This disc was given to me with this huge scratch.”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
AMC

Yeah…doubt it.

18. *While holding up a box with a price*: “How much does this cost?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
NBC

Just open your eyes. I promise you can do it. I believe in you.

19. “Have you seen every single movie in here?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing

That’s probably not even possible.

20. And most of all: “Wait, video stores still exist?”

20 Things Video Store Employees Are Sick Of Hearing
Fox

…you’re in one right now, aren’t you?

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