There are not many things I don't like about working retail. I love opening shipment and seeing what the new things are, I love making new displays, and I love when people finally pick out something they like. I don't enjoy returns, people who steal things, and customers who aren't friendly (to put it nicely). I never come home without a story. Whether I make a mistake or meet someone really cool, it's always an exciting day in the store. These are the types of situations and people you encounter when you work retail.

1. People ask for your opinion, but they really just want you to tell them that they look great in everything. Flattery is the only option.

2. You'll be able to sing every satellite radio song since they loop every four hours.

3. You've learned the different rush hours and the best times to take a snack break.

4. You will most likely encounter lots of over self-disclosing customers. One second you'll be asking them what they are looking for, and then next they will be telling you the reason behind naming their first born child.

5. You'll understand that many people think that your purpose in the store is to serve their every need and devote all your attention to them.

6. You realize that you've become super knowledgable in your field of retail and you feel awesome when you can show it off to your friends when they don't even ask (sorry friends).

7. As soon as shipment comes in, you dig in so that you can lay your claim and scope out the next big things.

8. You get the pleasure of dealing with the customer who asks you why everything is so expensive. You try your best to explain but they just keep trying to ask you to reduce the price (I would rather keep my job).

9. There will always be someone who walks in two minutes before you close.

10. Last but not least, you always feel very accomplished when you make the goal for the day, not matter what else you had to deal with earlier.