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Customer’s absurd suggestion

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Auburngal · 14/04/2024 17:28

Customer is one of those who insists on going to us when it’s extremely busy. As per usual we are short staffed - which is the case for many retailers. Again it’s because staff leave as fed up with the rude and aggressive behaviour from customers. In fact - some customers are bullies. As when they shout at me, I get the same feelings that I got from bullying at school.

She suggested that we should be on call on our days off! What a bloody ridiculous idea! I want my days off to relax etc. If any retailer had this option- no one would take it up!

OP posts:
TeabySea · 14/04/2024 17:45

Does this customer understand what "Day off" means? I'd have to ask them exactly what they meant by day off.

Greywitch2 · 14/04/2024 17:44

I couldn't have resisted retorting, 'I'm a shop assistant - not an orthopaedic surgeon, love'.

On call. Jesus.

EveryoneJapan · 14/04/2024 17:32

Yeah, some people are unhinged.

FionnulaTheCooler · 14/04/2024 17:30

Ha. When I worked in retail I used to ignore my phone on my days off in case it was my manager wanting me to come in because someone else had called in sick. Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge.