Today, since it's company policy, I had to go to the back of my small store to retrieve an item for a customer, even though I was working by myself. I came back to find that since she couldn't get into the cash register, she found and stole my purse instead. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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, at work, an old lady came through my line to buy some groceries. She told me she lost her purse and was a little short. It was busy, so I pulled out my little purse and gave her the money she needed. A few minutes later she returned with my boss, insisting that my purse was hers. FML
Today, I went for a job interview. Before giving me a tour, the manager pointed to my purse and said, "Better leave that in my office." I didn't know why it was safer in her office than on my shoulder, but I complied. Later, I went to buy coffee and discovered that all my cash was missing. FML
Today, I was at the store when I saw that a cart in the checkout line next to me was starting to roll away and the owner hadn't noticed. I tried to help by reaching out to stop the cart from moving, but when the owner saw me with the cart, she began to hit me for trying to steal her purse. FML
Today, a couple came into the gas station where I work to ask for directions. While I was giving the woman directions (and even writing them down to be as helpful as possible), the man stole my wallet out of my purse that was sitting on the other end of the counter behind a display. FML
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
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, I was working as a cashier and a woman brought up a suitcase. As I was ringing her up I checked inside like I'm supposed to and I very jokingly say, "Look at all the stuff you're stealing." She laughed nervously then hit me in the head with her heavy purse before running out of the store. FML
Today, my boss asked me to pick up some supplies for a presentation. I entered the store in the middle of an armed robbery, was knocked to the floor, and had my cash, phone and credit cards stolen. When I told my boss the story, she said, "So were you able to get the binder clips?" 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
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Top comments
Im2Shy 16
Hopefully the small store you work at has video surveillance so you can report it to the police. I hope you're able to get your things back.
vreid 20
Try to see if your company will replace the lost goods! I hope nothing too valuable was lost OP.
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Comments (47)
Adm_Twigs 19
sometimes common sense should trump "store policy". Was there a way around this? maybe invite the customer behind the desk if your OSHA laws allow
AyOoDaLoBo33 10
Even if so
3molliver3 16
You should try to purse-ue another job!
vreid 20
Try to see if your company will replace the lost goods! I hope nothing too valuable was lost OP.
clumsylobster 17
I bet that didn't register very well with your boss...
SirArthur 4
that sucks
DrMario_ 16
Let's hope you're reimbursed for your loss. Hope you get everything back! (-:
jbombdighetty 11
don't you mean.... reimpursed?
Im2Shy 16
Hopefully the small store you work at has video surveillance so you can report it to the police. I hope you're able to get your things back.
everlastingsnow_fml 14
should get yourself a little safe box or something to keep your purse and things in.
vikky538 29
I hope there are cameras in the store ...
elusiveshame 22
Why would you leave your personal items in open view and unattended? YDI
ElmoSaysSquishy 28
it said the customer found it. I'm assuming it was somewhat hidden.
elusiveshame 22
Apparently not hidden enough. Don't want things stolen, don't leave things left unattended
rocker_chick23 27
Did you bother to read the FML? She had to leave it unattended to get something from the back of the store since it was company policy. Nice victim blaming
NoMapToBuy 14
#27 you annoy me with how pc you are being, it's true however why wasn't the bag around the back? It is their fault it happened but it's really sad it did and I just said that then so you can't say I don't empathise.
rocker_chick23 27
Like I said below, there is a possibility she had no where else to put her purse. When I worked retail I could only put my purse behind the counter. Do you really think she would leave her purse behind the counter if she had any other place to put it?