Oh the wonders of working retail... / myLot

United States

September 30, 2007 9:20pm CST

Ok so I am in retail and I actually really like it for the most part. But I find some guests (customers are called that at target) can be very inconsiderate. Like for example, leaving a stack of food in the jewelry section or tossing clothes you just tried on somewhere when you could have just given them to the fitting room operator. I can always tell when someone either works or has worked retail because they have a certain appreciation for the work we do. When they take something off of a rack, they will simply put it back where they got it. When something falls on the floor.... they pick it up. I have thanked numerous people who I have seen do this because I feel it is so nice of them. Anyone had some interesting experiences or problems like this working in retail? I am scared of the upcoming holiday season, back to school was really bad and I know that was nothing compared to xmas.... any advice for some sanity???

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Thoroughrob

@Thoroughrob (11742)

• United States

1 Oct 07

I worked in a grocery department, and it was just as bad. People would leave meat and frozen items all over the store. There is nothing worse than finding meat that has been dropped in behind some cans and has sat there for a day or two. I too, appreciated it when people would return the items to where they went or dropped them off to the cashier as they left. I think some people are in such a hurry, they don't think, or they are just plain lazy!

tifluvnick

@tifluvnick (52)

• United States

1 Oct 07

Oh yeah, we luckily don't have frozen meats but we do have frozen products and coolers which of course we find laying in children's clothing or something ridiculous like that. Here's a good one for that... the other night we found decorative bhudda statues in cereal... Maybe they wanted their food to be blessed?

Pose123

@Pose123 (21635)

• Canada

1 Oct 07

Hi tifluvnick, I worked retail for a short time, and I have to agree with you. A lot of people are very inconsiderate, but others are excellent. Like you, I always made a point of thanking those who made a special effort to be helpful. Blessings.

tifluvnick

@tifluvnick (52)

• United States

1 Oct 07

Thanks for the understanding comment, it's nice to know others know how I feel when I get really frustrated.

hkgirl

@hkgirl (51)

• Canada

27 Dec 07

lol yeah whenever i am trying on clothes at the store i always feel the need to put them back on the hanger before leaving the change room

brian7914

@brian7914 (53)

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21 Feb 08

Chitsmas is why i am out of retail after 20 years. Long Hours, underpaid and under appreciated.