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Retail Hell, Indeed

erratic_prophet | 11 April, 2006 16:47

I haven't been around much. I have been at work. After taking a much needed week long rest, I-- rather stupidly-- allowed others into talking me into taking over a few shifts for them. Ok, I'm being needlessly harsh on myself. They really needed the time off, I needed the money because of my much needed week long rest. So, really, it was to everyone's benefit. Not that my sanity quite agreed, but there you go.

People-- coworkers and former coworkers-- keep telling me that I need to get out of this job before I get trapped. I seriously doubt I'll ever get trapped there, but that doesn't mean that I can just up and leave right now. Right now, this job happens to be most convenient for me. The hours are right, the location is right, just the pay kinda sucks. And I'll probably be put on probation anyway because I never open enough charge accounts for the store. It's my small way of sticking it to The Man.

Part of me doubts that I'll ever get fired, though, despite the probable probation. Mainly because I'll put up with a vast array of bullshit before exploding and stabbing various passers-by, but also because I'm a fast and efficient worker who picks up on things quickly. But I also doubt I'll be getting a raise any time too soon. Stupid credit accounts.

And, now, I've stupidly added another steaming pile to my already overloaded plate. The people in cosmetics are leaving in droves. One of the ladies-- one who's helped me many times in the past without complaint (oh, the guilt!)-- was concerned because there would only be two workers, herself included, at the counter because one was leaving and another was on medical leave for the foreseeable future. She hinted that my experience would come in handy and she'd put in a good word for me if I liked. Hint, hint.

So I went to my manager-- she who lords it over us in jewelry, cosmetics and fragrances-- and told her that although I knew she couldn't transfer me, I'd be willing to help out in cosmetics since I knew they were short-handed and that training wouldn't be necessary since I was a licensed cosmetologist. Well, Madame Manager just lit up like a Christmas tree. She quickly scheduled me for more hours and I quietly began to bang my head against the wall whilst chanting "Stupidstupidstupid. I'm so stupid."

Then I heard from up high that there would be a new dress code put into effect next month. All black business casual with "splashes" of color. So, basically, we'll be dressing like we're all at a wake. But without the drunken uncle hitting on us. Maybe. But this all means I need a lot more clothes and a lot more money. So I guess my stupidity will be paying off in the end. That is, if the commission isn't laughable like it is in jewelry.

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Oh god, i know i shouldn't laugh but shit you made me laugh at the "dressing at a wake without the drunken uncle hitting on us"....lol there's always one!

Be kind to yourself....don't forget :o)

Michelle — 12 Apr 2006, 00:41

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I laughed at the very same thing that Michelles pointed out. LOL.
And, WTH, Should'nt the shop provide you with these stupid dress-code clothes and "colors"?

Dee — 12 Apr 2006, 15:01

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i'm glad no uncles hit on me at wakes. that would be really really creepy.

j — 13 Apr 2006, 20:30

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All black in the middle of summer... who's crazy idea was that? I love how they think that the "splashes" of color make it sound fun...

Edana — 14 Apr 2006, 19:25

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Michelle- Which would be why I avoid wakes..

Dee- We-- the peon employees-- felt that we should be either compensated in some way for the new expenses or, at the very least, given vouchers for free clothing items needed to wear at the store. Unfortunately, our store is too cheap to bother.

J- You haven't been to the right wakes..

Edana- That was another complaint. Black in summer is just stupid.

Erratic Prophet — 14 Apr 2006, 22:43

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Just stopping by to spread a little expensive belgian chocolate your way! Have a happy easter R :o)

Michelle — 15 Apr 2006, 02:32

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Michelle- Thanks, Michelle! Happy Easter!

Erratic Prophet — 17 Apr 2006, 22:22