Work: Today, I was the only employee at a video store where I work...

By HP_22 - 01/12/2009 16:17 - United States

Today, I was the only employee at a video store where I work when it got robbed. After crying, shaking and spending two hours and dealing with the police, my boss called and told me it was good experience and I would know what to do next time, then made me finish my shift, the night shift, alone. FML

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By Jay - 06/05/2009 04:52 - United States

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By Ross R - 27/12/2012 08:52 - United States - Richland

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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

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Today, I decided that I was going to see a counselor due to the high amounts of stress my life. I planned to book the appointment when I got home. As soon as I got home, I noticed I had been robbed while I was at work. FML

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By zoe - 15/07/2022 22:00

Today, I got locked out of a building that I work in (I work night shifts). I locked my phone, wallet, and car keys in the building. I had no way of contacting my boss or getting a ride. I had to walk home at night, almost got hit by a car full of dudes yelling slurs, and had a woman scream at me from the passenger seat of a car. FML

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crzyry 6

Tuesday 1 December 2009 20:06

Lol, your boss is an ass and I'd quit. FYL

jonny2x4 0

Tuesday 1 December 2009 20:10

Don't worry. Video stores will soon become extinct. You'll be out of a job in no time.

Comments

Zarggg 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 6:27

Coming in the next day and working your next shift.

frostie 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 7:37

HP_22 sucks that we aren't friends and that i dont live in the US. I would have gladly spent the whole night with you until you finished your shift, and maybe buy some ice cream for you :) Im saying this because after the robbery, you would have been really scared to work there again and specially at night. I hope you feel better and have an awesome day :)

GreenYamo 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 17:19

You sound like a rapist.

Shinotama 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 9:16

That's ******* wrong... If I was the manager I would have either stayed with them, sent them home or closed the shop for the night and told head office the situation in the morning....

kukopia 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 15:47

Allow me to present the correct response the OP should have used when told to 'finish the shift'.. "No ******* way! I'm real shook up and I'm going home. PERIOD! You'd better get over here ASAP because I'm not sure I'm even capable of locking the place up when I leave. And I'm leaving NOW." click So many 'kids' these days have no respect for authority. Here's one that does and is taken advantage of for it.

FleaBurt 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 17:08

OMFG Your boss totally SUCKS! You should quite and sue him!

ColdGold 6

Wednesday 2 December 2009 18:08

Not an easy thing to do. Congratulate yourself for finishing your shift. You did it!!!

dragonflygal 0

Thursday 3 December 2009 8:07

hit him with a lawsuit. he deserves it.

Pwibble 2

Thursday 3 December 2009 8:33

Getting his pharmacy robbed by armed robbers caused a relative of mine to spiral into severe depression and psychosis. Those of you saying get over it obviously have no idea how traumatic something like this can be.

Mr_Whitley 0

Thursday 3 December 2009 12:52

you realize thats against the law, if you are working at a store and you get robbed at gunpoint you are entitled to up to two days off after the incedent.