Work: Today, I had to carry a 25kg bag of cement to an elderly customer's...

By I hate retail - 27/11/2015 02:26 - Australia - Kensington

Today, I had to carry a 25kg bag of cement to an elderly customer's car because she refused to use a cart. "You're paid to work, so I'm gonna make you work." FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 453

You deserved it 3 229

May Day: Lily of the Valley and Misunderstandings
When lilies of the valley bring good luck... or not! Discover the stories behind every little bell! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

Knackered

By Anonymous - 25/11/2021 08:01

Today, when I got home from work exhausted and literally ready to fall over, my mom had me carry several heavy bags of dog food for her. Yesterday, it was coals; before that it was horse feed and gas bottles. Before that, I'd just asked her to keep the hard, physical work to the weekends. FML

I agree, your life sucks 859

You deserved it 212

By chubbyreddevil - 31/01/2012 06:12 - United States

Today, at work, a customer threatened to punch me in the face because the store I work at doesn't have shopping baskets, only carts. FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 735

You deserved it 2 389

By Anonymous - 31/12/2012 15:44 - Canada - Sydney

Today, while buying paint, I began to help an elderly woman working to lift some heavy boxes. She told me what a nice young lady I was. Then her boss came over, screamed at her for being lazy and fired her. She cried. So did I. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 568

You deserved it 3 320

By Anonymous - 11/03/2018 01:30

Today, my manager cussed me out for being unable to keep a customer happy. That "customer" was a senile old twit who had wandered away from his carer, thought our shop was his living room, and demanded to know who replaced all his furniture. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 420

You deserved it 390

By weak - 23/02/2014 14:36 - United States - Columbus

Today, I was helping my wife bring in the groceries. She was able to carry 4 bags and a jug of milk. I was struggling with 2 bags. FML

I agree, your life sucks 37 345

You deserved it 22 583

Strung out

By bdjsbskl - 07/10/2011 05:55 - Canada

Today, I was at work as a cashier. An old lady unbagged everything I had, and angrily "taught" me how to bag. She put potatoes on her eggs and broke them. She then screamed that I was useless and retarded in front of all my other customers and manager. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 666

You deserved it 2 375

Helper Blues

By Fat and Embarrassed - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States - Palmdale

Today, I asked an elderly customer at my work if she needed help with her groceries. She responded, "I normally would, but I'm afraid you'll eat all the groceries." FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 190

You deserved it 1 492

By tired of my job - 29/10/2015 08:33 - Canada - Surrey

Today, I was at work, stocking shelves. A customer got mad because I was in the way of her "shopping time" and knocked down all the work I had done. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 095

You deserved it 1 382

By Hatemyjobbb - 01/05/2018 19:00

Today, my boss had me walk a mile to the nearest store to get food for a party because she didn't want to lose her parking space at work. Her shopping list had two gallons of juice and a 10lb bag of ice... I had my legs and arms. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 924

You deserved it 404

Need a hand?

By Gary - 03/02/2023 04:00

Today, a shop I do work for sent a driver to pick up a large item. The driver was helping me load it, but was struggling and holding it awkward like he didn't know how to hold something heavy. Angrily I yelled at him to grab it like me with both his hands gripping the bottom. Turns out he was missing a hand. FML

I agree, your life sucks 269

You deserved it 989

kathrinex 26

Friday 27 November 2015 12:23

The joys of working in retail!

peacheso 31

Friday 27 November 2015 12:42

Carts are meant to convey goods from one point to other. OP could have used that time and effort elsewhere. That was unfair.

Comments

xxcutekatxx2 13

Saturday 28 November 2015 2:15

I also live in Victoria, you have ever right to tell her that you refuse to serve her. I've worked in retail for 7 years. Also you are not required to carry anything over 20kg on the fact it can ruin your back without a brace. Next time tell her politely "I'm sorry, but I cannot do what you are asking without a cart for my own personal safety. If you would like to argue this further I'm happy to give you your money back and you can go elsewhere." legally you're allowed to turn down any customer. Honestly, retail doesn't get paid enough to deal with her bullshit.

Shade1982 20

Wednesday 2 December 2015 11:10

There is no actual law on how much you are allowed to lift. There is only a law that says your employer is not allowed to knowingly expose you to hazardous situations. So, if this lifting is a one-time thing, it is not illegal.

MommaS 5

Saturday 28 November 2015 3:19

Hmm, you should have grabbed a cart anyway...

jcb805 11

Saturday 28 November 2015 5:05

25lbs isn't even heavy

tika12991 15

Saturday 28 November 2015 9:59

25kgs dude. That's about 55lbs. Still not exceedingly heavy, but not exactly light either.

TreyA 10

Saturday 28 November 2015 5:09

Technically she's right but yeah you could've used a cart. Bitch.

redgun40 16

Saturday 28 November 2015 6:18

Well she's not wrong if your working at a hardware store and she feels she can't lift something she is obliged to ask someone the comment wasn't needed though.

NYGiants1925 22

Saturday 28 November 2015 7:18

Ah. Gotta love old people.

BrokeCantaloupe 10

Saturday 28 November 2015 10:49

Something my grandma would do lol

Bobfromjanitoria 2

Saturday 28 November 2015 12:25

25kg bags are concrete, cement comes in 40kg bags. Clearly you're new to the building materials industry if you don't know that, or if you don't realize it IS your job to carry things.