By Sissyleemae - 16/09/2018 14:30

Today, I got fired from my job for stopping a shoplifter. Where's the logic? FML
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Callyn 47

The logic is that the shoplifter could have a gun, a knife or something like that. Your job would rather lose whatever is being stolen than pay for your medical expenses.

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JasonThorn 19

I used to work for a convenience store. The manager posted a sign behind the counter. "NOTHING IN THIS STORE IS YOURS, OR WORTH YOUR LIFE." Just keep telling yourself you're just the guy in the middle, but it isn't affecting you directly.

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Callyn 47

The logic is that the shoplifter could have a gun, a knife or something like that. Your job would rather lose whatever is being stolen than pay for your medical expenses.

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Rae Miller 10

It’s cheaper to pay for what was stolen than paying for your hospital/workers compensation for when you get hurt on the clock

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alycion 38

Don’t forget the lawsuit if the shoplifter got hurt.

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JasonThorn 19

I used to work for a convenience store. The manager posted a sign behind the counter. "NOTHING IN THIS STORE IS YOURS, OR WORTH YOUR LIFE." Just keep telling yourself you're just the guy in the middle, but it isn't affecting you directly.

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Arokthis 21

Probably not. As others have said, stores would rather lose the merchandise than risk someone getting killed Not to mention that in today's society, the thief could sue the store for all sorts of BS and probably win. It wouldn't matter if they got hurt.

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Jorn van der Ar 13

You are most probably right. Nevertheless still FML for the OP.

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ScarletteEve 33

"The customer is always right!"

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julfunky 29

There’s plenty of logic in it. Safety and legal issues. When I worked retail I was specifically told never to stop someone you believe is shoplifting. Safety is important but the kind of hell that can rain down on the store if you’re wrong? Many places would rather risk losing $50 worth of merchandise than going to court.

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Lalala579121 27

We need more information here. Did someone actually hold you up, or did you just stop someone trying to sneak free things out? I can see where this would be an FML if it was the latter, but if it was the former you're just supposed to give in to whatever they say and let the police handle it.

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Mooglefox 23

Unless your are management or security, you can’t stop them, at least by Walmart rules. The shoplifter could claim that you are harassing him and sue.

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RichardPencil 30

That’s ridiculous! It’s not like you put chicken on your salad.

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purplepixie23 16

I hope they were stealing pineapple to put on their pizza

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ohsnapword 21

If you're not a trained security guard and you caused any injury to the shoplifter, they could then sue you and your employer for the injuries. This is America.

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