Working retail is a one-of-a-kind experience, and by that, I mean you can only die once. Though many say retail takes no talent, they don't know the truth. It takes a high tolerance for rude people, learning how to interpret hand signals from customers that don't know English and figuring out how to eat a gourmet meal in 15 minutes flat. If you've ever worked retail, you'll understand where I'm coming from on all of these moments.
1. When the managers ask if you're ready for Black Friday
Of course I'm ready for Black Friday, it's just the same as every other day, just messier.
2. When a customer claims something is on sale.
Our store relies on the customers having the basic reading level of a second grader. Read the signs.
3. That face when the closing manager asks you to stay late.
I might be on my last breath, but yes, I will stay late.
4. When a customer walks up to your register right before you walk away from it.
Sorry, no, back away slowly and go stand in line. K thnx.
5. Feeling fly when you get to leave early .
Though it's rare, when it happens, you feel like a new person.
6. Sending out a sly look when someone cute walks in.
And then praying the entire time they're in the store that they'll cash out at your register, or just ask you to marry them on spot.
7. Trying to eat everything in sight during your 15.
I've been known to finish a five-course meal on my 15's, multiple times. When you have so little time, you become a pro at stuffing your face.
8. When you finish your first 6 A.M summer shipment.
No. I'm not OK. Don't talk to me. Is it 2 P.M. yet?
9. When your co-workers disagree with your style of folding.
Whatever works for you, man, just make sure everything looks semi-presentable.
10. Whenever anyone brings in food to share.
Black Friday is a gift from the gods, due to the food everyone brings in. And honestly, if you have too many left-overs, bring them on in.
11. "Once you've worked here for a while, you'll get used to it."
No. It never gets better. Don't let the older workers fool you.
12. When you leave for college.
Sorry, not sorry. See you over spring break?
