Tag Archives: Retail
Hello New People
Two things occurred to me recently: 1. I need to write a new blog entry, but I don’t want to do a lot of work. 2. I know of at least a couple of people that just started reading my … Continue reading
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Angry and Lovin’ It
I’ve been noticing more and more lately that I’m getting more and more angry and aggressive and it’s the city that’s doing it. It’s not Boston in particular, it’s just…living in a big city where people can be rude and … Continue reading
Reverse the Polarity
After working in retail for almost a year now, I’ve become drawn to those websites that are about bitter, awful customer experiences. I read Not Always Right and Clients from Hell daily. Each story I read confirms my belief that … Continue reading
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Retail Employee’s Lament
Since I’ve started working retail again, I’ve had my faith in humanity shaken, rattled AND rolled. I’ve thrown away the empty coffee cups people leave on the shelves like out-of-season Easter Eggs. I’ve picked up our magazines people cram under … Continue reading
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Upon Black Friday
I stare into the mirror and wonder if I’m ready for what’s to come. It’s a time that will try the souls of countless retail employees, a day of reckoning for those of us who make our trade peddling goods … Continue reading
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