Today, working in a department store, I spent at least 30 minutes helping a verbally abusive elderly woman in a wheelchair find an appropriate jacket for winter. She finally asked me to retrieve one she wanted in her size. When I returned she was in deep sleep, snoring and all. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, I was serving an incredibly rude woman at work. The ladder I had used to get her two pairs of shoes came crashing down, and hit my face and neck. She only bought one pair, and ten minutes later returned them after, complaining they were too expensive. FML
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
Today, I tried helping an old lady with her groceries. When I asked if she needed help she smiled. When I took one of her bags she yelled. I didn't know she was deaf. FML
Today, at work, I had a customer accuse me of taking the giftcard I had issued her for her return, after spending 15 minutes trying to fix her screwed up transaction. She began to yell, and follow me around the store. Security had to intervene and I had to be locked in an office until she left. FML
Today, at a supermarket entrance, a seemingly drunk old lady said, "Sir?" as I passed by. I just ignored her and walked in. When I walked out with my groceries fifteen minutes later, several people were standing around her, calling for an ambulance. She'd passed out on the ground. FML
Today, I saw an elderly woman struggling to reach the top shelf in my local grocery store, so I went over and asked if she needed help. She then accused me of flirting with her and had me escorted from the property. FML
Today, I helped an elderly woman push her grocery cart around the store, and look for her vehicle after she'd paid. After we spent ages wandering around trying to find her car, she remembered that she'd taken the bus today. FML
Today, while working at a cell phone store, I helped an older woman learn how to use her newly updated phone. After trying to help her for over 20 minutes, she threatened to throw her phone at my head. FML
Today, I was helping an older lady return her previously bought items to customer service. As she walked away and said "Thanks," I tried to say "You're welcome" and "No problem" at the same time. I ended up saying "Your problem". She scowled at me. FML
Today, while working retail, I spent 10 minutes helping a customer pick out the perfect outfit. At checkout, trying to be friendly, I said, “This will look great on you, it’s very forgiving.” He paused then said, “Forgiving of what?” I had no recovery. Just silence, a receipt, and a mortifying interaction. FML
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enddmd 27
I have to hear the follow-up here...
Sjus 9
Should've "accidentally" bumped into her wheelchair. So she would have awoken.
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Comments (76)
loserman67 36
That's when you should have gently placed the jacket over her face, holding it tightly over her nose and mouth, softly whispering in her ear, "Shhhhh, it'll all be over soon. Let it happen, let it happen, move to the light..."
Rainhawk94 27
Roll her down a hill
JayThrntn 9
The joys of retail!
logankyng 15
Livin la vida loco
Dark_Stream 29
I can imagine the lady having difficulty finding a style that works in the chair. Perhaps she has been unsuccessful at several other stores. And then she might want a less vivid color scheme than your store's target demographic. Gently move her out of a high traffic area and hope she only needs a cat nap. Remember that your only purpose for being there is to assist customers in finding the right product and helping them spending their money.
Sophie_Hart 9
Shouldve stole her money.
Nvjds 12
She fell asleep, so what???
little_one 20
I'm a stylist and when I am not busy I help out on the floor selling product. Some people make your life hell just because. "Why are you sold out! I drove in from out of town you wasted all my time coming here and are sold out!!!!" Just an example, no matter how nice you are or all the reasonable explanations you give they will never be happy. Except it and piss them off by being super nice.
pickleOnABun 10
Well, at least she didnt die...
langoustine_fml 10
Aw cranky old gal just needed a nap