Working retail is something I believe everyone should try at least once in their life. People need to experience what life is like on the other side of the counter. This way people can be more aware of how they treat others.

1. People Can Be Really Mean

Sorry if you're having a bad day, but there is no need to take it out on me.

2. People Are Messy

We have to clean up after you. The least you can do is not drop crumbs all over our store and throw napkins on the floor.

3. Your feet hurt

We are on our feet all day. We are constantly walking around the store picking up and folding things.

4. Your Back Hurts

Part of our job involves picking up heavy boxes and moving things around, so by the end of the day our back hurts.

5. We Don't Really Care How You Are Doing We Have To Ask

We have a few select phrases that we have to say when customers enter the store. We could care less how your day is.

6. Customers Always Come Right Before We Close

The store is about to close, when a billion people walk into the store ruining all the clothes and shoes you just neatly fixed.

7. Boredom is Real

Slow days happen.

8. Become Friends With Your Coworkers

Your coworkers will keep you entertained on slow days. And you will be able to bond with them over annoying customers.

9. The Stockroom Isn't Some Magical Place

I know what we have in the stock room. We don't have a size 10 in that color but i'll go back and look at the wall if that makes you feel better.