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Holiday Season To A Those That Work In Retail

Of course I want to wear that hideous holiday apron during my shift today!

Olivia Atzen

Nov 14, 2016

Davenport, IA

Holiday Season To A Those That Work In Retail

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Everyone loves the holiday season right? Late nights on weekdays and even later on weekends, cheesy holiday music on replay, stress, Christmas decorations out before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving decorations out before Halloween, rude customers, seasonal employees; not quite what you thought about when I said holiday season? Well, welcome to the holiday season from a retail associate's point of view.

First off, why are you already trying to buy Christmas decorations when we haven't even given thanks for what we do already have? And why do you think that it is okay to go psycho about all these deals or get in a fist fight over a TV only just a few hours after you did give thanks for what you do already have? There isn't much of a difference between a riot and the early hours of a black Friday sale.

Customers only really pretend to feel sorry for you when you're at work because, in reality, you're only there because they couldn't shop online or get their presents bought before the week of Christmas. You know every cheesy holiday song by heart because they all play on a loop through out all of your shifts for six weeks straight, and you hate every second of it. Someone always has a problem, someone always wants to argue about prices or the merchandise on hand. You always offend someone whether you say "Happy Holidays!" or "Merry Christmas!", but it doesn't matter anymore because you say those words so many times that they have lost all meaning to you. Your role in the store changes from a stocker or a runner to a maid because all you do is pick up the mess that all the customers make, and it never fails that the mess you just picked up will be just as bad, if not worse, only 10 minutes later. Your holiday spirit is ruined by all the late hours and sparkles permanently stuck to your hands. But management likes to think they can hide this loss of spirit by having you wear ridiculous holiday-themed attire. And let me tell you, even after Christmas, the stress does not end. All these people just come back to you wanting refunds for all the horrible gifts they received from relatives.

But don't worry, it's only 6 weeks, right? Everyone loves the holidays!

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The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

It would be so much easier to just pay someone to do it for you

1. Figuring out when to start

2. Searching through list after list to get everything you need

3. Shopping for deals

4. Getting bins to put everything in

5. Figuring what you can’t live without

6. Going through clothes to find what you need

7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

14. When someone tries to tell you what to do.

15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

We all have that "I don't care" attitude.

1. Most students just take life day by day.

2. That means procrastinating, one day at a time.

3. College students don't mind dressing like crap sometimes.

4. In fact, dressing nice feels weird.

5. College students get so stressed that they contemplate dropping on a daily basis.

6. But most find another solution to deal with that stress.

7. And that solution can be pretty cheap. Anything over $5 is expensive.

8. One of the only things college students will spend money on is coffee.

9. College is just really expensive and you never forget how expensive it is.

10. But hey, we're getting a somewhat high-quality education, right?

11. We all really just want to pet dogs all day.

12. And eat pizza for every meal.

13. And stab the next person who asks us what we want to do with our life.

14. However, despite the stress and student loans, college is amazing and there's plenty of reasons to smile.

Thank you, April, for inspiring us with your wicked relatability.

Life is full of twists and turns, but you have to keep going.

1. Wallow.

2. Cry.

3. Get Angry.

4. Tell Someone You Love Them.

5. Forgive.

6. Let go of the negative people in your life.

7. Be yourself.

8. Swallow Your Pride.

9. Stop Freaking Out Over Your Body.

10. Say No.

11. Accept Love.

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