Today, since it's company policy, I had to go to the back of my small store to retrieve an item for a customer, even though I was working by myself. I came back to find that since she couldn't get into the cash register, she found and stole my purse instead. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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, at work, an old lady came through my line to buy some groceries. She told me she lost her purse and was a little short. It was busy, so I pulled out my little purse and gave her the money she needed. A few minutes later she returned with my boss, insisting that my purse was hers. FML
Today, I went for a job interview. Before giving me a tour, the manager pointed to my purse and said, "Better leave that in my office." I didn't know why it was safer in her office than on my shoulder, but I complied. Later, I went to buy coffee and discovered that all my cash was missing. FML
Today, I was at the store when I saw that a cart in the checkout line next to me was starting to roll away and the owner hadn't noticed. I tried to help by reaching out to stop the cart from moving, but when the owner saw me with the cart, she began to hit me for trying to steal her purse. FML
Today, a couple came into the gas station where I work to ask for directions. While I was giving the woman directions (and even writing them down to be as helpful as possible), the man stole my wallet out of my purse that was sitting on the other end of the counter behind a display. FML
Today, I went to the store, but after I'd selected my items, I saw that I'd forgotten my wallet. When I tried to explain to the cashier, he thought that I was trying to steal and called the cops. My roommate had to come to the store to save me. FML
Today, I realized I'd lost my wallet when paying for groceries. I had to put all the items back and leave the store feeling so embarrassed in front of everyone. FML
Today, I was working as a cashier and a woman brought up a suitcase. As I was ringing her up I checked inside like I'm supposed to and I very jokingly say, "Look at all the stuff you're stealing." She laughed nervously then hit me in the head with her heavy purse before running out of the store. FML
Today, my boss asked me to pick up some supplies for a presentation. I entered the store in the middle of an armed robbery, was knocked to the floor, and had my cash, phone and credit cards stolen. When I told my boss the story, she said, "So were you able to get the binder clips?" FML
Today, while covering lunch for the self-checkout host, I noticed a customer walking away. I smiled and said, "Have a nice night!" A few minutes later, I saw that she'd left without paying on her machine. I'd smiled and waved at a lady as she stole from me. FML
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Top comments
Im2Shy 16
Hopefully the small store you work at has video surveillance so you can report it to the police. I hope you're able to get your things back.
vreid 20
Try to see if your company will replace the lost goods! I hope nothing too valuable was lost OP.
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Comments (47)
Enkeria 30
YDI. You should always have something like that LOCKED UP!! She now has your identity (not to mention she now knows where you live) and you're screwed now. Smh. Always lock up your purse and NEVER WORK ON YOUR OWN! I realize you couldn't avoid that, BUT maybe ask to put in a policy that requires two people to work so this is avoided.
Ichiya 29
You are the most ******* retarded asshole of an idiot I have had the missfortune of listening to.
rocker_chick23 27
Has anyone bothered to think that the only place OP could put her purse was behind the counter? A lot of stores don't have lockers, OP could not have a car, and the boss probably told her that she can't leave personal belongings in the back of the store. When I worked retail, behind the counter the only place I could put my purse.
davisjenny81 30
Why not just explain that it was company policy and say you knew that wouldn't work?
davisjenny81 30
EDIT: to my last post: that was the wrong FML I commented on
Summaria 10
I will never understand this weird "company policy" System with absolute rules...thank god that's mostly a North American Thing...but i'm still sorry for you OP that's really harsh...
Shade1982 21
It also seems there are a lot of company policies out there which are simply illegal and against the law.
yaxm1000 10
They should at least have an insurance policy for staff belongings? At the very least sake I hope you can get compensation
shelbycobra0991 8
That sucks, OP. Does your company provide you with lockers? We're no longer allowed to have purses on check stands for the same reason.
patrickalamo 48
Rules are not always meant to be followed.
minutestomadness 5
but your company doesn't have a "lock your purse in a safe place" rule?
demonfacee 14
This is why we don't work at retail. It's time to find a better job. Good luck, and I have high hopes for you. (:
Frammy007 7
Because getting a better job is just that easy. I have a university degree, college diploma, and have completed three internships, yet I am still working retail. You're essentially a rich person telling a poor person to "just get some more money".