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)
feven 32
What's with all these dumb company policies anyways?
HarleyBlues 24
How could they not expect something like that to happen if you have to leave the front of the store unattended throughout the day?
iswearimhuman 12
FYL I would be so mad if I were you, op. You should have chased after after her and released your inner hulk.
Econforthwin 15
Any chance the store has a camera?
ThePez828 18
At my store, we do not leave purses or personal belongings where people can get them. Perhaps your store should enforce a similar policy. I leave mine in my car.
JadeWinter 16
I feel like that's just inviting a break in. Realistically, the store should provide a safe area for employees belongings out the back. Something that isn't easily accessed by the public.
mld4657 28
yeah as a fellow retail worker I would of said sorry I don't have any coverage and would of left it at that.. hopefully you have security cameras
killerdana 19
"Would have"
mld4657 28
Okay grammar nazi, that's full of mistakes as I'm well aware of, so why don't you kiss my ass and worry about something else other than my would of vs would have.
Lang88 13
I know a lot of stores have a back room where they keep extra stuff , you should next put your purse in the back room where you as the employee can go back there.
EJSwank 14
I hope you can catch the person who did that, or at least get compensation from your employee for their idiotic policy.
ddlovatolover 23
Employer*
Novasonic 13
I feel sorry to hear that.
imagineapc 11
You deserve it for keeping your purse in the front of the store. Even if ther me was another employee working with you, if the customer you helped had an accomplice they could have easily created a distraction and gotten away with it still. 100% your fault.