Today, I found out that I accidentally returned a customer her $147 check she had written out to pay for her groceries and receive cash back. The lady got free groceries and money, and I'm now losing my job. 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 learned the hard way not to keep my own cash in my pocket while working as a cashier, when I was forced to give $30 to a scamming customer. FML
Today, while working at a chain restaurant, I forgot to charge someone a few dollars for extra toppings on the side. My stingy boss took the time to take that money out of my paycheck. FML
Today, the most obnoxious customer came into my job. She surprisingly scrutinized everything I did. She even mentioned I didn’t offer our store credit card (I honestly forgot due to being overwhelmed by her rude attitude). Turns out she was a secret shopper. Apparently, I failed her little tests. I was fired. FML
Today, at my cashier job, I got written up for accepting obviously photocopied coupons. Last week, I got written up for "inadequate customer service" because I refused to accept the same bogus coupons from the same customer. FML
Today, I found out that my new serving job does in fact take the time out to write a check for $0.00. 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
Today, my boss sent me home from work because she saw me not checking under my customer's cart to see if they had any hidden groceries. I didn't check because the customer threatened to "kick my ass" if I "accused him of stealing" by checking. 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, 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, I accidentally left the store with a bag full of groceries without paying. I realized this halfway to my car when an employee chased me down, thinking I was a thief. Turns out, I had spaced out and walked out during a fire alarm drill. FML
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Top comments
newwitch2010 11
Wow, that’s a big oops.
JuliaKay14 33
That was kind of harsh. Mistakes happen when people are stressed
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Comments (8)
RichardPencil 32
Sorry, but that's an unforgivable mistake in your position. In screwing up a job that is getting wiped out by automation, you're letting the robots win!
sydthekid2000 5
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Can you just shut up? I’ve seen lots of comments from you, most of them being nasty. Just shut up and move along. You don’t have to comment on every single post.
spinspinsugar 12
internet trolls, man. they just don't know how to quit
JuliaKay14 33
That was kind of harsh. Mistakes happen when people are stressed
RichardPencil 32
It is. In some contexts, what may be considered a simple mistake elsewhere is a capital offense. Like gambling in baseball, having a short register in retail is unforgivable. There's no way to tell which "mistakes" are genuinely accidental.
newwitch2010 11
Wow, that’s a big oops.
WistayShlaio82 13
Oops, probably shouldn’t work hungry. You aren’t yourself when you’re hungry.
carrs2154 9
Sorry but it kind of sounds like ydi.