For shoppers, the most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner and for some retail workers the most exhausting and stressful time of the year is right around the corner. That's right, I am talking about Black Friday. The time of the year when shoppers line up before the sun is out or even camp over night days in advance in order to grab some of the greatest deals of the year. For myself, this will be my first year working in a retail store during this day and for Lauren, she is a seasoned veteran on the Black Friday chaos.

First Timer Feelings:

I can't wait to work my first Black Friday. I am eager to experience all of the chaos and excitement that surrounds the holiday. I am also nervous because I have heard some crazy horror stories from retail workers. It sounds like absolute madness and at the same time I am so intrigued by it and can't wait to be in the middle of it all. I don't think there is any way to properly prepare for this long and crazy shift but I am just going to go into it with the best attitude possible and hope that I make it out unharmed.

Veteran Workers:

Here we go again-the craziest day of the year for retail. I've been praying the past 355 days to not have the shift at the start of the chaos. A huge line of people at the door, waiting to bust through the second the store opens, is one thing every employee hates. But nothing compares to this day of the year with the sales, lines, and customers. So head out after your turkey dinner to get the deals of the life time (if you're willing and patient enough to brace the crowds and lines of people). Be sure to keep in mind the workers are going to be there till the wee hours of the morning- so be extra nice to them!

So there you have it. Black Friday from the perspective of a newbie and a veteran. It is obvious that our outlooks for it are very different and who knows. Maybe after I work it for the first time, I will feel the same way as Lauren.