Ross Stores Employee Goes Into Mental Breakdown After Mistakenly Giving Customer Way Too Much Change On Her Third Day Of Work

The first day on the job is typically a little nerve-wracking. Perhaps you're worried, "What if the work isn't what I expected? What if I make a mistake? What if I don't get along with my coworkers?"

One of the hardest parts of starting a new job is quickly catching up with the rest of your team, especially if you're replacing someone.

Although empathetic bosses recognize and accept the need for a period of adjustment, the firm cannot afford to stall for too long. Thus, new hires frequently experience information overload almost immediately.

This was the situation that TikToker Melly (official Melly) found herself in as a new employee at Ross Stores. By the third day, it was obvious that the pressure of the job was beginning to affect her.

However, the crowning moment came when she gave a customer far more change than she had intended. Consequently, Melly's manager had to chase the customer out the door to sort out the embarrassing situation.

Melly uploaded a TikTok after the incident in which she can be seen holding back tears while snacking away her problems and stating that she was under great pressure.

The caption reads, "It’s my third day at my new job, and I’ve already given a customer $57 when he only needed $34 while my manager chased him out the door. She told me to go take my break; I'm going to kms."

Let's take a deep dive into the story:

The TikTok quickly gained popularity, with more than 300,000 views

Melly received words of encouragement from viewers, who told her that they had done much worse at their workplaces and that she shouldn't worry too much about it.

"We all mess up. I've done the same. It be like that."

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If this user didn't get fired after accidentally giving out $260, then maybe OP can breathe easy for giving out $57

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Okay, it seems people have actually been in far worse situations. A whopping $500 lost!

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"I was so nervous on my first day, I gave someone an extra ten"

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After a while, Melly provided a video update on the situation. The TikToker said that her manager confined her to the fitting room for the duration of her shift.

In the text overlay, she expressed concern over her nervousness, stating, "Not me having a mental breakdown after she said, 'It's okay, you'll be handling the fitting rooms till closing.'"

Video update

The follow-up video Melly posted garnered a few extra comments from viewers.

"You just get a warning, babe"

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If it's not working out for you as a cashier, to the fitting room you go

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We understand how difficult it can be to feel at ease in a new work setting. But you shouldn't let it stop you from enjoying your new career despite these challenges.

Be sure to savor every moment of the excitement that comes with meeting new people and taking on new tasks and opportunities.