I am an associate at OfficeMax and now that I'm back home for the summer, I pretty much live there. Now every job has its pros and cons, right? But I hope you would all agree with me when I say the cons of retail jobs outweigh the pros by just a tad. With that said, here are a few things I dislike about Office Depot/OfficeMax costumers. (These are not true about every customer so just because you shop there does not mean you are this way.)
1. They don't realize that it's expensive
Yes, sir, that two inch by four inch planner is indeed $15. If you didn't guess already by the name of the company, it sells office supplies; anything from office furniture to technology, such as computers and printers to smaller items such as pens, pencils, and paper clips. It's not exactly a store for one who is on a budget and is looking to save money. Because yes, there are lots of overpriced items that will make you go broke. So instead of wasting your time and mine by bringing up that small planner for me to check out but changing your mind after discovering the price, just go to Walmart because I am the one who has to put it back.
2. They bring spoiled little brats they like to call kids
Kids will be kids, right? We need to get rid of that saying because these children are spoiled rotten. Honey, what do you want an iPad for? You can barely hold your bottle. How are you going to hold an iPad? Their behavior is even worse when we have our back-to-school sales. Let me tell you, July and August are miserable for me.
3. They can't read signs
"Is your chip reader working?" No, no ma'am it's clearly not working, even though there's a clear sign on top of the pin pad, right in front of your eyes which reads "Got a chip? Insert here" and there's an arrow pointing to where you should insert your card.
4. They are a little too personal
It's nice to hear that your fish died but I asked how you were doing not your whole life story. Frankly, I have a headache and am struggling to keep up this smile. I don't really care about your day. I'm simply asking just to make small talk and oh yeah it's my job and no one wants a cashier with a resting bitch face. So when I ask how you are, just simply say good, k? now move along, you're holding up the line. Thanks.
5. They are not there to really shop
I'm sorry sir, are you here to buy ink or flirt? because this would be a lot less awkward for both of us if you just kept your mouth shut and did what you came here to do. Unless you truly did come here to flirt with an employee in which case you're shit out of luck. Sorry not sorry.
6. They can be a bit demanding
With any career you will have your fair share of rude customers. But ma'am I am trying to assist you, so please do not raise your voice at me. It is not my fault that your incompetent self cannot figure out how to use a computer. Whoever said "the customer is always right" obviously never had to serve the public because, trust me! There are lots of bitter people out there just looking for their next victim.
