Today, I learned the hard way not to keep my own cash in my pocket while working as a cashier, when I was forced to give $30 to a scamming customer. FML
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Today, while at work, a customer gave me a $20 tip. I explained to him we aren't allowed to accept tips, but he insisted. When I called the manager to report it, he pocketed my tip. FML
Today, I found out that I accidentally returned a customer her $147 check she had written out to pay for her groceries and receive cash back. The lady got free groceries and money, and I'm now losing my job. FML
Today, was my first day at my new job in a shop. 10 minutes after my first customer leaves I realize she managed to steal $200 worth of merchandise while she had me getting stuff for her from the back room. FML
Today, I was waitering at the restaurant that I work at when I collected a credit card bill that was worth $120 and a big zero on the tip line. Angered, I turned to a co-worker and said "I knew this asshole wasn't going to tip me." The guy was standing right behind me with $30 in his hand. FML
Today, I told a customer that we don't do refunds. He responded by throwing his wallet at my face and accusing me of stealing it. FML
Today, I had to help train a new employee at the register. It got busy so I had to take my eyes off her for a few minutes. At that time she managed to let someone walk out with $150 worth of fabric. I couldn't catch the customer. FML
Today, I got yelled at by a customer for refusing to give a found credit card to a woman it didn't belong to. FML
Today, I was working as a cashier at a restaurant. When I receive $50 and $100 bills I am required to have a manager check to make sure they are not counterfeit. Every manager I found yelled at me to find another manager because they were busy. Frustrated, I just accepted the bill. It was fake. FML
Today, while working at a chain restaurant, I forgot to charge someone a few dollars for extra toppings on the side. My stingy boss took the time to take that money out of my paycheck. FML
Today, I decided to be a generous guy and slip a dollar from my pocket to a beggar. Turns out I'd slipped my hard-earned $100 bill instead. FML
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hoosiergirl94 31
I would really like to know how that happened
Joshwarrior 39
Most businesses have cameras above the register. I would have put on a friendly smile for the camera and tell the customer to **** off. They can't prove shit, and if your boss doesn't have your back i feel sorry for you.,
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Comments (68)
tmtsans 9
I don't know where you work but at my job were not allowed to have money with us.
SilverSet 16
If you're going to have money in your pocket while on shift keep it in a wallet, no one can realistically accuse you of stealing someone's change if it's in a wallet.
DeadxManxWalking 27
there's more to this story... OP we need a follow-up
Zanquis 22
Sorry but no one can force me to give my own money if I know It is mine unless under gunpoint. I am maybe lucky not to live in a country where you can't be fired for such a thing and your manager can actually get into trouble if he tries to do it anyway. I met a lot a scammers but they had 0 succes with me even those who pulled knifes on me, even cops backed me up when I sent one of them to the hospital.
catanita 18
I worked as a cashier and at the beginning of every shift we declared the amount of cash we had upon ourselves. I had my share of scamming customers but with the help of the managers we solved the problems. Be more careful next time.
I_Like_Boobs 14
OP please provide more details
kk21days 14
The only thing I can think of is to pull your drawer and have your manager count it to prove you're not off.
Mortimer14 9
If the customer claimed that you put his money in your pocket, then your drawer will not be off. You still lose whatever you had in that pocket.
mezochan 29
I disagree, 25, the drawer could still be off. If the scammer said that OP pocketed their money for a sale, the drawer would be short for the amount of said transaction.
kk21days 14
Not if the drawer isn't off and if the change amount on the receipt does not equal the amount in OP's pocket.
cptncuttlefish 24
Where do you work to even be allowed money in your pockets on the shop floor??
pra1s3th3sun 9
If they claimed you stole their change or something this is definitely an FML. On the other hand if they somehow conned you into a pyramid scheme or sold you magic beans while you were ringing them up then YDI. We need to know the full story here.
Rodville 28
I have had customers try that on more than one occasion. I am guessing that they claimed to have lost the exact amount that the cashier had in their pocket. That's one I tell my cashiers not to go near their picked while on register. But I wouldn't have given up my money to them. If the manager wants to give up store money that's their call but I won't end up being short over it.