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"Can I go home now?"

Dec 26, 2016

Everyone has experienced that one job they just can not stand. It's annoying and frustrating and most days, they would much rather be at home in the comfort of their own bed instead of attempting to make some money in any way possible. I currently have a job in retail. Most days, I enjoy it because I enjoy communicating with the people that decide to come in and shop the store (especially during the holiday season). However, have my bad days as well. Everyone does, and these are a few thoughts that run through my head when I am experiencing one of those shifts.

8:00 AM

"Why am I awake? Whose bright idea was it anyway to open the store this early? I don't even wake up this early for school, so why do the managers think I will be able bright-eyed and cheery when the sun is still sleeping?"

9:30 AM

"Where are all the customers at? This is why the store shouldn't open until like two in the afternoon. And why hasn't that new guy stopped talking yet? None of us even understand what he says half of the time."

11:00 AM

"Can I go on break already? Also, I don't want to deal with any of these people so I am going to run to the back and check my phone and maybe get a drink of water or five."

12:30 AM

"Can I go home now? I haven't helped a single - wait, there's a customer. The new teammate can have them. I'm going to get some freight.

2:00 PM

" Taco Bell or Panda Express for lunch? Well, I only have thirty minutes, so maybe Pepperjax or Panera? However, I could take an extra ten minutes and that counts as driving time if I want to go somewhere else. Wow, I need to start eating food from my home more..."

3:30 PM

"OMG so many people OMG OMG OMG. I'm running to the back to grab some freight (but to really avoid the people) OMG OMG OMG."

5:00 PM

"Why did she get to go home early? I have been here longer! Oh, this is a cute top. Too bad my heart says yes while my bank account says no..."

6:30 PM

"Can I go home? Do we have any freight left? I'm running to the back to check. Does anyone have any soda or something I can drink? Wow, I am tired."

8:00 PM

"There is no one in the store. Oh my gosh, it's just like this morning again but at night. I guess I could clean, but I really don't want to. I don't want to do my project either. Where is a good place to hide so the cameras won't see me? Also, can I go home now?"

9:30 PM

"I thank the Lord for the gift of people who feel the need to walk into the store three minutes before we close and then spend half-an-hour in it, leaving with a single shirt that ruined my statistics for average transactions and items. Thank you. Thank you so much. There is a special place for you in Hell, so it appears we will be seeing each other again soon."

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