I want to befriend every retail worker
And let them know psychically that yes, I appreciate you're working hard at an awful job
41-45, M
This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »
twiigss · M
I wouldn't say that generally a retail job is awful work. I think it depends on several factors. What kind of work is it? Register, stocking shelves, janitor? What are the bosses like?
I worked at walmart for 5 years. I did many jobs there, but I think the one I enjoyed the most was bicycle assembly. I was in the back all day, away from rude customers, but, the pay wasn't so great. And after 5 years, I went and found a better paying job, however, I actually had benefits, but it was standing all day, stacking boxes onto pallets. You were required to get 550 boxes stacked per hour. Then it changed to 650. Oh and you had to get 100% or more for the end of each week. The boss was an a-hole, if you got a 70% on monday, and 100% tues-fri, and your end of week was 100%, you'd still be berated over the 70% you got on monday.
I would have to say that, stacking the boxes job, was pretty awful. But the pay was good, and I got benefits. Some people love retail work. Maybe for a part time thing it might not be too terrible, but I don't think I'll ever work in a fulfillment center ever again. Most of those places now are standing for 10 hours a day. I work a sit down job now. And it's pretty awesome. But, some people think it's an awful job. One person's awful, could be another persons incredible.
I worked at walmart for 5 years. I did many jobs there, but I think the one I enjoyed the most was bicycle assembly. I was in the back all day, away from rude customers, but, the pay wasn't so great. And after 5 years, I went and found a better paying job, however, I actually had benefits, but it was standing all day, stacking boxes onto pallets. You were required to get 550 boxes stacked per hour. Then it changed to 650. Oh and you had to get 100% or more for the end of each week. The boss was an a-hole, if you got a 70% on monday, and 100% tues-fri, and your end of week was 100%, you'd still be berated over the 70% you got on monday.
I would have to say that, stacking the boxes job, was pretty awful. But the pay was good, and I got benefits. Some people love retail work. Maybe for a part time thing it might not be too terrible, but I don't think I'll ever work in a fulfillment center ever again. Most of those places now are standing for 10 hours a day. I work a sit down job now. And it's pretty awesome. But, some people think it's an awful job. One person's awful, could be another persons incredible.
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
@twiigss Sure. I think it's mostly about the relationship of customers to customer service staff (retail,waiting tables, whatever) and the abuse they can suffer from both customers and management with no real form of protection.
The jobs can be good, I've worked a till and loved it because it was a good place and I enjoyed the vibe. But I shop somewhere most days and I get a dead-eyed stare from someone being fake happy 90% of the time, so i try to be extra kind to them.
The jobs can be good, I've worked a till and loved it because it was a good place and I enjoyed the vibe. But I shop somewhere most days and I get a dead-eyed stare from someone being fake happy 90% of the time, so i try to be extra kind to them.