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clockwork chaos posted:I'm in my upper 20s, and work a retail job at slightly over minimum wage, for about 10-20 hours a week. 110% of my paycheck goes to rent and, due to my narcolepsy/cataplexy, my prospects of finding a better job or even a second job (lol) are negligible. I'm not allowed to drive, have to walk with a cane, and I can't afford to eat. atleast I can make fun of old people that can't read that we don't have a chip reader, look lady there's literally a piece of plastic in the slot that says please swipe what are you doing Lol your life blows
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Have you guys tried not working retail????? I know a guy who can set you up with a bible page writing job
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Jun 14, 2017 21:11
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Lol I wish he forged ahead with his crippling shyness.
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Jun 15, 2017 20:11
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Reporting that NY has the same thing confirming that the story originates from a hell holes like Kentucky or Ohio.
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Jun 15, 2017 21:07
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Lmao at the travel agent. I'm surprised your job is even a thing in tyool 2017.
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Jun 19, 2017 14:00
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I don't know how she survived the scathing and dismissive hand wave. Truly a high price you pay, when in retail.
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Jun 27, 2017 16:23
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Waffle! posted:People already working a soul-crushing job don't need to be treated like gutter trash just for trying to help. A simple "no thank you" costs nothing, and makes the employee feel like a fellow human being! Crazy, I know. Between that and the old lady who forgot her ID to buy some smokes; I don't know how people handle the stressors.
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Jun 27, 2017 17:57
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Still lolling at the retail goons defending the stupid practice of carding someone clearly over 30. Never wonder why you have barely any autonomy or decision making in your roles.
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Jun 28, 2017 19:05
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Automatonic Water posted:every full timer at the grocery store i worked at was a either a Trump man or a Huckabee boy, i don't think thats gonna happen its almost like... retail deserves it.
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Jun 29, 2017 00:10
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The Walrus posted:i actually meant to quote that idiot pizza avatar dude my bad Mistakes are commonly made by those in the retail industry.
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Jun 29, 2017 23:05
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When it comes to teasing you guys the highs are high.
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Jun 29, 2017 23:11
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Yes.
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Jun 29, 2017 23:16
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Fuckface the Hedgehog posted:Says the man who gets hosed over continuously by a team of finance morons. They stopped trying to get you sacked yet? That got sorted out. You should follow my other posts in that thread since you're interested. I also had a conversation with my boss about the whole ordeal and he said the extra effort will reflect in my year end bonus and help for the percent raise. We'll see though.
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Jun 30, 2017 12:56
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gently caress me, if I get sent to HK. I'd only do it if the pay increase was significant. (What am I kidding saying no would be career suicide.) But ya, working in Asia is not a goal of mine.
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Jun 30, 2017 16:22
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You have to tip well. I legit feel like 25% is how it should be. poo poo, even if it's a 3.50 cup of coffee, give a dollar.
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Jun 30, 2017 17:17
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Applesnots posted:Dollar a drink dude.
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Jun 30, 2017 18:40
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Rutibex posted:I always tip $3, doesn't matter the price of the food. no server ever does more than $3 worth of work for me so that's all they get I've enjoyed being a huge dick in this thread but at least I'm not some cheap scumbag like this proud goon.
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Jun 30, 2017 18:41
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fits my needs posted:Hmmmm I bet you all think a waiter should be tipped 20% minimum even if the service is poo poo? No. But there shouldn't be a hard cap on the reward for good service.
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Jun 30, 2017 19:08
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*smugly slides over 3 greasy dollars* hmmm that was about how much your effort was worth.
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Jun 30, 2017 19:09
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Enough to tip well. Considering that this is the retail thread . . . .
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Jun 30, 2017 19:26
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Retail digs aside; you know we live in a tipping culture, so please don't go out without the money to do so. It's dick. At some places you aren't merely purchasing a product but also tacitly agreeing to purchasing the service that goes with it as well. Places exist that offer the product you want without the requisite tipping. Go there.
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Jun 30, 2017 19:29
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Lol yes. This is true. There's an ice cream spot I like when I visit upstate that put a tip jar. It's literally just soft serve.
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Jun 30, 2017 19:47
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If you have android I recommend the gear 3 it syncs really well and looks nice. And ya paying via android pay is badass.
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Jul 5, 2017 23:44
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I want one of the cheap goons to go into a diatribe about tipping at the waitress. How does lunch go for you guys do you have to like...clock out or something?
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Jul 6, 2017 21:23
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Extreme defensiveness defines this thread and I've enjoyed poking the beehive.
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Jul 7, 2017 16:53
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berth ell pup posted:You've done an admirable job irl. Thank you, sir.
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Jul 7, 2017 17:20
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Doing the Quiznos math is tough for retail workers, evidenced by the freak out. Also, I, too am thin and attractive.
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Jul 7, 2017 20:43
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Lmbo haggling at a Best Buy is the most damning and shameful indictment of the retail thread thus far and reflects poorly on all retail workers
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Jul 7, 2017 21:58
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Imo you should work somewhere tied to a skill set other than "warm body"
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Jul 11, 2017 18:59
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Earnestly, if any of you are merely working in retail without going to night school or getting training in something else. I beg you to start. If you live in an area where there is nothing but retail as an industry - move.
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Jul 27, 2017 19:05
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I'm just saying, go into a trade. I know some people feel like there is a weird stigma to being blue collar. Yeah they are hard jobs (like plumbing) but they can actually pay well. Just don't go into it like oh poo poo it'll automatically get me a job. But it'll give you the means go actually look for one with a real skillset. Or you could like stock shelves or be a cashier and want to kill yourself.
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Jul 27, 2017 22:45
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You know you try to give advice. I take it back, you all deserve to be in retail. Don't worry about schooling, training or having to take a risk to try and improve your lot.
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Jul 28, 2017 13:04
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Inescapable Duck posted:You have rich parents who gave everything to you and would be competing for retail like the rest of us otherwise. It's true 9 times out of 10. Lol absolutely not my dad was in the military and sure as poo poo not a general.
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Jul 28, 2017 13:48
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It's not written in stone that you have to work retail and 'compete' in the retail space. Ah, Yes, to take a risk, and better yourself the realm of the rich. But keep piling on and making excuses and wallow in the personal hell of no growth whatsoever.
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Jul 28, 2017 13:52
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Lmao my screen name doesn't mean I'm from Canada. Since my personal experience seems to be on the hotseat: I took an non-linear path. I didn't goto college straight from high school. I went into sales (selling phone contracts for a telecom which sucked) then I moved to NYC and completed a bachelor's in English while work nights as security in lame dive bars and now I work in finance. Wait I mean, let's just mire in our own pity party. God forbid someone suggests some changes to improve your lot lol. Ichabod Tane fucked around with this message at 14:05 on Jul 28, 2017 |
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Jul 28, 2017 13:58
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Yeah, there isn't a magic bullet that will fix everything in a person's life but doing nothing but harrumphing on what you don't got sure as poo poo won't help.
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Jul 28, 2017 14:17
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Ya man that's definitely what I suggested.
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Jul 28, 2017 14:51
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Oh yeah I was definitely suggesting that it's mutually exclusive. Really after what I said, that's what you think? That I thought that people weren't trying to better themselves? I was imploring that if you aren't bettering yourself that you should start. And I'm the idiot.
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Jul 28, 2017 14:55
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Medieval monk approach, bootiest of bootstrapping.
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Jul 28, 2017 15:14
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Nah, I get it. It's literally impossible for everyone and the stars aligned for you and me.
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