First Time

Well, I have broken down and decided to do a Blog. I do enjoy reading others, but didn't think I would do one myself. So here I am...............meh............

Let's see what I can write about today.

Oh I got something. People are totally rude to others who work in retail. Especially at the happiest time of year, Christmas. Something about this joyous occasion gives the general public the right to treat people (who work in retail) like second rate citizens :) (insert sarcasm) God love the general public. (end sarcasm) Not all people are bad, just some are and when they are upset WATCH OUT!! Bravo bad people, thanks for making a gal (who's making only $9/hr) cry. I guess it's kind of like the bully thing. They don't get their way and MUST take it out on someone else. I love how their problems spill out and they expect you to fix them, but you can only do so much since you are NOT in management and have limited ability to change things.

God forbid I ask for ID when using a credit card. God forbid I try and help you out by NOT getting scammed by others. How would I know you? I can't take your word that whom you are is what you say you are, I don't know you from Adam. Hence the Photo ID question. Not my policy, if it was MY store, I would change it, but it's not. I have to follow the rules. I love having my ass chewed out over and over again, saying that I'm being racist or stupid or being told that it's against the law. I'm not looking at your address, I'm looking at your picture and making sure the name matches with what is on the card. I could care less that you live in some fancy house or shit hole. Why would I care where you live? I don't scan the ID, I just want your $$ dummy.

And best part is I listen to this with a smile. That is sometimes the best thing, nothing like pissing off a person by just nodding and smiling and AGREEING with them. Some people just want to vent and are done and over with (like I'm doing here) others tend to get madder with every word they utter. Sometimes I wish I lived in a cartoon world. At least it gives me a bit of warning that they are angry with steam pouring out of their ears. I can get someone in charge to handle their situation, than have them yell at me until they find out I am NOT the person they want to yell at.

Sad thing is that I love my job. I like the people I work with and I like to help people get what they need. Makes me feel good. It's this other side of retail that I get right bent out of shape about sometimes. The stuff people get mad at seems pretty petty to me, but I guess if the shoe was on the other foot ........... meh, what can you do.

That's all for tonight, we'll see if anymore comes to me at a later date. Good night and Best Wishes.