I Work(ed) in Retail, and Now I Understand...

[nittanygirl]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Because of the stereotype associated with the area my store was located in, people also assumed that I was some ghetto girl with multiple kids, stuck working at Pizza Hut to make ends meet (and would imply that when they got mad about stuff). That was always fun.

Are we the same person?
I worked in a pizza hut that was the exact same way and even teachers I had in HS who know what kind of student I am (an excellent one) that practically were asking if I got knocked up and dropped out (not exactly but it was well implied)
I was like uhh hello? Summer job. Hospitality student? No one is hiring in this tiny town? Annoying.
We need a "What I learned from working in hospitality thread"

[LouisaMay]

Just want to echo what others have said about having customers talk down to you. I worked as a Wal*Mart cashier and/or snack bar worker during every summer through four years of college. People (especially people with coupons!) spoke to me like I was a small child. I admit, I did look about 14, but still...

[aggieAXO]

My job is not retail but reading all of these stories I completely relate to those of you that have been in the trenches. Some of my pet peeves:

-you signed the check in sheet that says you will be charged 85$ for the exam-don't act stupid and say you didn't know you would be charged.
-I don't want to overhear about how your BMW broke down and you had to drive the maserati here-get the F off the phone with your mechanic and talk to me about your pet. It is 7 AM and I want to go home. (the guy was on the phone for 10 minutes while I just stared at him-Fing rude)
-don't tell me about how you have no money when you have a huge rock on your perfectly manicured hand and are clinging to your Louis Vuitton and Iphone-unfortunately veterinarian medicine costs money-I have to make a living just like you do
-don't tell me I should work for free b/c I love animals-see statment above about making a living
-try and control your unruly children, they are giving me and Fluffy an ulcer, no wonder Fluffy is always sick

BTW I have never worked retail but I always fold the clothes and place them back into their proper place and hang up what I have tried on-common courtesy

[dreamseeker]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

Chances are, women with large busts are NOT looking for a push up bra, lol

wrong.

i do however, do NOT need a bra that is padded. if i am buying a bra from lane freaking bryant, you'd think that would be the general assumption.

[BraveMaroon]

Originally Posted by dreamseeker

wrong.

i do however, do NOT need a bra that is padded. if i am buying a bra from lane freaking bryant, you'd think that would be the general assumption.

Never assume... for years, I didn't buy padded because I thought, well, I have plenty of that to start with.

And I don't need the padding to look bigger, but it does offer a more stable "side wall" than one that isn't padded, and that keeps me looking more front and centered, if you will. Plus, no unsightly headlights.

I will tell you though, that I strayed and went to Soma - never again! She sold me a size that almost works because they had them in stock, whereas the truly better size is one they only carry in a few styles.

Back to Cacique it is.