Today, I went to the self-checkout line at Walmart. When I tried to pay, the cash wouldn't go in, so I stood there trying to cram money into the thing that's supposed to take your money. What I didn't realize was that there was a sign up top that said: "No Cash. Cards Only." FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I used the self-checkout for the first time. I didn't see a slot for bills, so I tried to put them in the coin slot for a solid three minutes. There was a huge line behind me, silently judging. FML
Today, I was paying for groceries when the cashier asked if I wanted cash back. I said yes and handed over my card. She stared at me and said, “You're using a library card.” I'd pulled the wrong card out of my wallet. FML
Today, I went to the grocery store. My checker was very hot. When it came time for me to pay, I swiped my debit card and the machine kept rejecting it. Sure that I had money in my account, I did it again, before the cute checker informed me that I was swiping my driver's license, not my debit card. FML
Today, I had an extremely embarrassing moment when I tried to pay my restaurant bill. First, I tried swiping my card, only for it not to work. After the cashier suggested I insert my chip card, I tried putting it on the bottom, only for it not to be there. I finished by putting the card in the proper place upside-down. FML
Today, at a self-checkout, I scanned all my items, bagged them, and left. Only when I got outside did I realize I had completely forgotten to pay. I then noticed that security was running to stop me, and I had to explain that I wasn’t a thief, just an idiot. FML
Today, I went to Walmart to get some acne cream. As I approached the register, I looked in my wallet for the money. The cashier saw that I didn't have enough money, and before I could say anything, he goes, "Just take it, I've never seen anyone who needs it this much." FML
Today, I went to the grocery store where this really cute guy works. I swiped my card but the machine wouldn't read it. I swiped it quickly some more before getting frustrated and saying, "Your stupid machine doesn't work!" He took the card and turned it around. His face said it all. FML
Today, a woman came up to my cash register, where I was struggling with the cash, and asked if we took cash. FML
Today, I went shopping on my only day off. The only aisle open was self-checkout. I'm a cashier. FML
Today, I was using self-checkout at the grocery store, and the machine flipped out and started randomly announcing, "Please wait for assistance." No one came to help, but the machine just kept loudly repeating it until everyone stared at me like I was trying to steal grapes. FML
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zachthesadcat 6
On the bright side, it didn't steal your money like nearly every vending machine I've encountered
AshleaJstudent 16
Thereʻs no good way to break this to you. Youʻre one of the People of WalMart.
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tj4234 36
As a cashier at ASDA (Walmart owned), I have to say Y.D.I. Walmart's self checkout system might be abysmally designed, but it should be obvious enough when the machine is in cash only mode. I mean they place signs on the machine and the machine itself even says cash only. You're almost as bad as those people who try and put a trolley through the self scan machines. (unless it is a hybrid with a belt, they are intended for baskets and putting a trolley into the bay is a partial health and safety risk as it blocks the exit to the bay in a lot of UK stores).
Helpfulman 17
Only at Walmart...
worldclassrager 41
Reading is a wonderful thing to do Looks like you will not use that register again..
Dcm210 19
That's what ya get for not reading the sign.
Enslaved 38
I don't understand why so many people hate Walmart. Everything I need is in one store. I go in, get all my stuff and leave. What's so bad? If you hate it, don't go. Problem solved.
DavidKnows 11
Agreed. IE: Motor oil , jeans and lettuce all at one stop, so I don't have to visit an auto store, clothing store, and grocery in 3 separate visits!
kalibooboo 14
I've worked at walmart for 2 years now...I encounter people like you all the time...it's not that hard to read...
sailorarctic 22
as a manager at walmart you deserve this for two reasons the first being that you didnt read the sign the second being that when we have to do that to the machines at the beginning of your transaction the machine will ask you and i mean, actually speak and say "do you wish to continue?" and a message saying that the machine is only accepting cards and not cash will display on the screen and you have to hit yes to move any further.
dractheripper 11
reading is our friend.
rhevenge 19
as I work at walmart we put ours in a quite obvious spot and ppl still can't read the sign and try to cram it in and they still ask for cash back. ydl op
Rainhawk94 27
Lol op your username just shows you're one of those customers who blame the store for their own stupidity