Today, I got a very serious case of the shits while in the middle of trying to close a sale, and had to run to the bathroom. My coworker picked up the sale, stealing all the commission in the process. FML
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shudson186 17
OP here, this is very embarrassing. This client was actually a very good friend of mine and I told her I would be back in a few moments. She understood completely I just informed her to place it at the cash. My coworker however did come along to ring her through placing the items under her name in the system. Which made me lose out on a $500 dollar sale. So far management has done nothing, but I think she does feel bad because she knew she was in the wrong. My mistake though for eating a big unhealthy breakfast that did not agree with my bowels. For future I take this into consideration.
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marinegal 22
That was pretty shitty of your coworker.
beaverteaser 16
that was an expensive shit
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crinkypou 2
I know how you feel there. colleagues are assholes.
ostfaiz 18
he was a shit head ;)
slipstreak 10
Hey, when duty calls, it CALLS
91hayek 31
I think it was Nature calling, and she was calling OP's full name and ID number as well.
jerryj 27
NO really?
shudson186 17
OP here, this is very embarrassing. This client was actually a very good friend of mine and I told her I would be back in a few moments. She understood completely I just informed her to place it at the cash. My coworker however did come along to ring her through placing the items under her name in the system. Which made me lose out on a $500 dollar sale. So far management has done nothing, but I think she does feel bad because she knew she was in the wrong. My mistake though for eating a big unhealthy breakfast that did not agree with my bowels. For future I take this into consideration.
RedPillSucks 33
Chalk it up to lesson learned. I guess if the customer know you well, they could have waited, but your coworker did what was needed from a business perspective. You can probably ask her nicely if she would split the commission, or at least take you out for a really really nice dinner.
NeatNit 33
how much commission would you get from a $500 sale?
Frammy007 7
Awful people :( Could you ask your friend to return the merch. then buy it back with you as the associate?
Helldemon 32
That sucks, doubt your friend thought about you losing out on the commission. I agree with 42 below, if you can get away with it I would def. put laxatives in the co-workers food/drink a couple times if management doesn't do anything.
randomperson961 7
You ate the morning taco bell thing didn't you
shudson186 17
OP again, I also did forget to mention that she saw me with my client and that she knew the sale was closed. She could have put the sale under my name in the system to close it for me which would get me the commission, but she closed it in her name. This has not been the first time she has done this to coworkers. A meeting has been scheduled for her to be spoken with because this was a loss of $350 commission for me. Unfortunately the food I ate was not Taco Bell but a protein shake and Mcdonalds. Clearly these two combinations do not mix well together while digesting. If you want to clean yourself out please use this method ... It works all too well.
91hayek 31
So technically that McDonald's meal, and shake was worth $350 in the lost sale. Or the dump that followed was worth $350. All these hidden costs of fast food is how they get you!
JarOfPeachz 9
pardon the pun, but shit happens.
z3r0d4z3 22
$350 commision on a $500 sale? wow thats crazy good.
WD_Stevens 22
Earning 70% of the sale is rather massive. Where do I apply?
WeskersSexslave 15
this is why I don't have breakfast lmao and if I do its a granola bar and water until I feel okay enough to eat something else until lunch xD
KarlwithaK91 12
that is crazy good commission! even when I was a car salesman, commission was 30%, phone rep was 10%, and jewelry was 1% unless the store bonuses, then its more. I assume you're paid 100% by commission for that level?
shudson186 17
Yes I am, the pay out without commission is extremely low. It's like a certain target you need to hit to make that pay out, but is really worth it when you do. If you hit a really high sale they will pay you out for most of that sale and cut back on your regular wage. So you always have to try to hit a certain target to stay in the game and make money sadly lol. It's not any better than anyone else's job XD
KingHez 10
I agree, but it's just how the world works
annunaki_fml 11
diabolical sonofabitch!!
cjwayy 22
Put laxatives in your coworkers drink/food.
Just1Ash 10
That's really unfortunate, I'd honestly speak to and approach my fellow work colleague and asked them why they did it, based on that response I would take action, the customer may have been really impatient, pedantic and immature and requested they be served immediately. However, if it was stolen outright just ask for their next commission sale or speak with your boss.
mperniciaro 15
Well the fml said that the customer was a good friend. What probably happened was that the other co worker saw her waiting and just started ringing her up and the customer didn't say anything about her friend.
beastmodez 9
don't eat taco bell before a sale
martin8337 36
And if you do eat TB or whatever gave you the runs, take dome ammodium or something.
yeongji 31
I would talk to her and try to come to an agreement where the next time she has a large sale, it will be logged under your name, or even a half of it. If she truly feels bad about it, she would make it up to you one way or another.