Unpopular opinion: if you work retail, no matter how high up the ladder, anyone of average intellect and sound body & mind could do your job

Sorry not sorry. 3 to 4 week training period and anyone could do it. Annoying though it may be it isn't difficult.

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anyone of average intellect and sound body & mind

Literally no. I think I am someone of average intellect (or higher) and sound body and mind, I know that what I do is supposed to be much harder than retail and yet retail is something I know I couldn't do. It's nearly impossible for someone with an anxiety disorder

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@SW-User you forgot part of that quote that disqualifies people with anxiety disorders...

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@SW-User yes and I added it later because a sound mind is a very generic term. Most people actually suffer from an anxiety disorder.

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@SW-User most people are overweight too. That doesnt make it "sound" to be overweight...its an epidemic.

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@SW-User what I'm trying to say is that many of the people who work retail suffer from one. In fact, working retail is one of the factors that can affect the development of one. So, no. If a job can lead to anxiety, it is definitely not an easy one

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@SW-User what job couldn't possibly lead to an anxiety disorder?

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@SW-User a job where you wouldn't have to deal with as many people as you do when you work retail, for example