21 Comics About Working In Retail That Are A Perfect Mix Of Hollywood Comedy And Greek Tragedy
Those of you who have worked in retail will understand...
Customers and managers are two things that anyone who has ever worked in retail remembers vividly. But not for the sake of being good.
No, because they taught them how to grin while their thoughts were full of curses and vulgarities. Of course, there was the floor to clean, the shelves to stock, and the register to ring, but these were the simple tasks.
The human aspect was frequently the source of the misery. Some of the lucky ones had good coworkers who supported them.
Unfortunately, they are a minority. Retail tends to kill every atom of humanity you have in you, and you end up being awful to your coworkers without even realizing it.
Most jobs involve aspects that only people with actual experience will comprehend, and retail is no exception. It can be a difficult job, with entitled clients, poor management, an inconsistent schedule, and enough caffeine to get you through the day.
It's all about finding the humor in the most absurd situations, though. That's the only way you can survive it, actually.
You'll connect to the comedy in these comics if you've ever worked in a place like this. Let's take a look at them:
1. Cheeseburger without cheese
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libearty.tumblr.com5. Is there a manager here? How could you end the sale before I finish buying?
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3. The sale is over
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4. The customer is always right
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6. You are rich now
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7. Why do you even ask if you are not going to wait?
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8. It is not working because of YOU!
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9. No, I just like standing behind the desk
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10. Go complain to your congressman
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11. That will show him...
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12. Is it so hard?
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When students are fresh out of college and searching for work, they usually go for customer service or retail jobs since they are an excellent way to gain experience. Needless to say, working as a retail associate has its advantages: company discounts, flexible hours, and a wide range of job opportunities.
Plus, you generally don't need any special qualifications, and you get to meet a diverse range of individuals along the way.
13. Every retail employee's dream...
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14. Sure, we will wait...
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15. Exterior and interior
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16. A coupon limit
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16. Thanks
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18. Thousands of pennies...
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19. Yes, it is...
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20. No, I just happen to have all the keys to the place
21. Crowded
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22. No, I just like hanging out in the employee lounges at random stores...
23. Well, who doesn't like name tags?
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Working in retail, however, is far from a simple task. It's physically and intellectually taxing, and it requires a great deal of patience and understanding of how to deal with disagreement.
Retail workers deal with some of the most heinous customers imaginable, from the outright unreasonable to the downright tough, and their compensation does not reflect the amount of effort they put into their professions. Not even close.
If retail workers had salaries appropriate to the everyday challenges they face, they would all be millionaires.
