Sorry It Doesn’t Work That Way…..
This is yet another example of the shit that absolutely shocked me during my brief stint in retail. Rules are there for a reason. So are laws. Identity theft is a very real problem. It isn’t just the consumer’s problem. It’s also the problem of every company that gets duped by a fake ID and […]
You can have that when I get a pony.
Right after I began working in retail I encountered my first of many difficult customers. Speaking as a frequent customer myself I have to say that the customers who frequented this store were certainly creative. The things that they asked for or demanded never ceased to amazed me. It never even occurred to me that […]
Dear Random Customers……..
Dear Random Customers, I would like to bring to your attention, certain issues that I feel if resolved would enhance your shopping experience and perhaps even, save my sanity. I appreciate your enthusiasm regarding our shoe inventory. Yes, designer shoes are exciting. But really, they don’t belong in a pile of shoes on the floor. […]
Does anyone know where I can buy loose tea leaves
I’m writing this story but it’s a new experience for me and there are a few hurdles I have to jump over. It’s really exciting. It’s about this girl who interacts with these people and together, they do all of this stuff. (chuckle) Anyway, for this girl who does all of this stuff I need […]
Confessions of a Disgruntled Retail Manager (Just One of Many)
Working for a high end retail store, as I did, seemed ideal at first. The store was clean. There weren’t any dead, decaying people lying around and I didn’t have to drive around in the middle of the night all through the ghetto in search of a crime scene. On the other hand, working for […]
From Death Investigator to Disgruntled Retail Manager……
Over the past three years I’ve had a lot of changes. Changes with in my careers, mostly. But also relationship changes and geographical changes. Once upon a time I had a different blog dedicated to my career as a death investigator. But when I left that field it didn’t seem right to keep blogging about […]
You’ve Got to be Kidding!
>I knew for about eight months that I was leaving my life as a death investigator so that I could come to California to be with the man of my dreams. In a desperate attempt to move out to California I applied for work everywhere. And I mean EVERYWHERE! Pet stores, office supply stores, retail […]
Surprise!
My friend called me this evening with exciting news that she needed some advice on. Friend: I was offered this job out of state that pays quite a bit less than what I’m currently making. It’s an incredible opportunity and the same day I was offered the job, someone made an offer on my house. […]
Vampires in the Morgue-Part Three
Narrative/Dialogue I wish I had read in Breaking Dawn. Bella: “Oh Edward! Sex is so much fun! I had no idea!” Edward: “Yeah baby! Yeah!” Bella: “Edward, I’ve decided something. I’d like to postpone becoming a vampire because…well…because I like sex and I’m worried that I won’t enjoy it as much when I’m a vampire.” […]
Smelly Guy-The Finale – I Promise! This is it!
>The day before my date with Smelly Guy, I began by following through with my usual routine….I went to work. Exciting! Nothing spectacular happened that day, or at least, nothing that I can remember. Just before 1900 hours, when I’m officially off duty, he called. Smelly Guy: “Are we still on for tonight?” Me: “Yeah. […]