Today, I went to my retail job to buy some clothing. As soon as I walked through the doors, my manager yelled at me for not being in appropriate work clothes. I tried to explain that I was off the clock but he was having none of it. I got written up. 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 was shopping at my workplace, out of uniform, with my husband. A customer recognised me and wanted me to serve him, but I couldn't since we can be fired for doing so while off-duty. He complained to my manager, who wasted no time publicly bitching me out. FML
Today, I went to Macy's to go shopping, I was wearing a shirt and tie and dressed nicely. Customers came up to me with questions, but I just ignored them. Minutes later, thinking I was an employee, the manager came and yelled at me, and threatened to fire me. FML
Today, I arrived at work and was immediately given a disciplinary write-up for being two hours late for my shift. Apparently the manager had changed my schedule that morning and failed to tell me. FML
Today, I got written up by my line manager for being too friendly to customers. I work in retail, my job is to be friendly. FML
Today, I got yelled at by one of the managers at my store for tucking in my shirt in the crew room. She called it unprofessional and offensive. It was my first day. FML
Today, I got called into work on my day off. I ended up being written up for being 15 minutes late to a shift I didn't even have. FML
Today, I was kicked out of a job interview at a clothing store for "not dressing appropriately" for the occasion. I'd purchased my outfit from the same store just two days prior with my last $100. FML
Today, I was shopping at a store from which I had previously bought a shirt. The clerk accused me of trying to steal my own shirt and called security. They examined it and argued with me for so long I was late to work. FML
Today, my boss yelled at me for leaving on time. After months of management hounding us about our overtime, I get in trouble for doing what I was supposed to do. FML
Today, I had a job interview. I didn't have any clothes suitable for the interview, so I went to the store early and bought some there. After the interview, I went to return the clothes, because they were so expensive. The hiring manager saw me. FML
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Top comments
olpally 33
Some people need a brick to the face for how uptight they are. Sheesh. Go to HR. That's bogus.
DontClickOnMe 28
Wow, that's bullshit. I wouldn't even sign that write up. Sorry you have such an ass of a boss.
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Comments (64)
mccrightp 29
Many retail stores tell their employees they should nice at the store even they aren't working.
lenehey 7
Invite a union rep to visit the store and speak to employees. Even if unsuccessful, it will cause management to think twice before abusing employees.
WriterB 3
You can't get written up while you're off the clock if I'm not mistaken. Go to a higher up with your schedule showing you weren't working that day. Should get it sorted out.
minutestomadness 5
if you can prove you weren't scheduled they can't actually write you up.. former retail manager here, and also your manager is an idiot
tediruxe 13
don't sign it tell him he's out of line.
snowdakotamay 10
Why would you even go to your work to shop?
Shade1982 21
Employee discount maybe?
dark_angel4121 12
Go to HR; it's your day off you don't have to be in work attire.
josolson 4
My manager would do this.