While not every retail store has the same exact issues, the majority of them line up perfectly. There are always funny yet borderline depressing stories to tell. From people coming in at close, to finding the grossest possible things in a dressing room. No one will ever understand unless they themselves are a retail worker too.
1. When you close in 5 minutes and a herd of people try to come in.
Yes, we do in fact close in a few minutes. Yes, this does mean that you cannot try anything on. Okay sure, you can go talk to the manager.
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2. When you get asked if you work there while you're wearing a name tag.
Wait, do I?! Let me look down at my name tag to make sure.
3. When the isle of clothing you just worked on gets destroyed right in front of you.
Oh sure, you can put things back where they don't belong. That's perfect.
4. When you get asked if you have more in the back.
No we do not, but sure you can go ask the manager since you didn't like my answer.
5. When you check your watch after what you think has been an hour and it has only my been 15 minutes.
6. When people complain about the service when you're understaffed and managing everything you possibly can at once.
Oh yes, we are ~totally~ fully staffed and can handle you and the other 10 people who want the same attention that you are trying to demand.
