U have a passion for retail
I didn't know that was possible...
Retail vs Service (ex. Restaurant) Job?
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I didn't know that was possible...Music Fiend
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Don't do both. I have plenty of expereicne in all the retail hotspots and pretty much any service locatin you can think of, best buy, malls, phone stores, to country clubs, olive gardens, etc etc..
I will tell ya it's best to work in retail at a wireless cell company, if youa re gonna do retail. You will come in at about the same pay per hour, but you'll also grab a quick $700+ a month on commission. Not to mention much less is expected of you, and it's easier to close up and get out.
The most fun tho, is service. Which is amazing as long as you go somewhere that's busy, and has a cool atmosphere as well as medium to high priced food. THe best part is the actually interaction with coworkers. Retail ppl never seem to be that "fun" IME. Restaurants tho, theres always parties, and the fam is always growing, losing ppl, old employess bringing there friends in. It can be a great way to set up a better social life.
If you are cute and not very social, I'd recommend being in service at a place like an upscale hotel like the westin or the W. You can make lots of money working just 20 to 30 hrs a week at the bar.
CinnaSlim
Queen of Swords
Why not both and then quit the one you hate the least.
Customers leaving.... People act like they go deaf & blind when the announcements are made and lights are going off. These fukkers still shopping with like 3 lights on.Jesus christ the arguments I got into with customers...Even at a 24 hour store we almost had to call the cops because these belligerent folks were upset(they were already drunk)
that we would not sell them beer. Can't sell beer to drunk folks. And it was 3 am. We stop selling alcohol at 1am
That's what's up...whatever u do don't get stuck....I know ppl that get stuck in these dead end jobs and stay forever...I saved my money and bounced
CinnaSlim
Queen of Swords
Or they see the gate is closed and ask if they can just grab one more thing lol.
You damn near have to get on that Amityville Horror demonic voice and get on the loud speaker and say GET. OUT!!!!
agnosticlady
AL loves da kids : )
Both are complete hell. I especially hate call centers. As for service it depends on where you work. If you work in service try to do restaurants and bars. If you are attractive and sweet you can get great tips. When it comes to retail try to pick a large scale store, because you get less problems from upper management since there is so many of you guys. Also try to be on the floor and not the cash registers, because those customers will make you 
I worked at a large department store and these was the shyt I got. 1. I deserve a discount. 2. I want to speak to the manger because this is too expensive. 3. I shop here a lot so I deserve a discount. 4. Um I've had this item for 5 years can I return it? 5. The line is too long where are the other workers?!!!
Smaller stores are great if you have an understanding manager.....
, but if the manager is a bytch there will be hell to pay 
. I worked at a small retail store with a crazy female manager. She bytched moan and whine every second. I had to open with her and deal with her bullshyt every second. The worse was opening at 9AM and I didn't go on break until 3PM. It was torture 
I love my current job. I pick my hours and it is flexible. Thank the heavens
I worked at a large department store and these was the shyt I got. 1. I deserve a discount. 2. I want to speak to the manger because this is too expensive. 3. I shop here a lot so I deserve a discount. 4. Um I've had this item for 5 years can I return it? 5. The line is too long where are the other workers?!!!Smaller stores are great if you have an understanding manager.....
, but if the manager is a bytch there will be hell to pay . I worked at a small retail store with a crazy female manager. She bytched moan and whine every second. I had to open with her and deal with her bullshyt every second. The worse was opening at 9AM and I didn't go on break until 3PM. It was torture I love my current job. I pick my hours and it is flexible. Thank the heavens
agnosticlady
AL loves da kids : )
CinnaSlim
Queen of Swords
Yup, when I worked at TJMaxx we told them that we are closing the registers and come back tomorrow. But they still would like to walk around shopping and touching stuff.
yup, my managers and co workers were pussies...i would have to tell the customers to leaveretail left me traumatized....i go hard so i never have to do that again...i used to hate it so such, i couldn't even get out the bed in the morning
agnosticlady
AL loves da kids : )
retail left me traumatized....i go hard so i never have to do that again...i used to hate it so such, i couldn't even get out the bed in the morning
The pain in your legs after working an 8 hour shift in retail.
yup....I was there 9 tho because we had to stay after and clean up everynightThe pain in your legs after working an 8 hour shift in retail.
agnosticlady
AL loves da kids : )
yup....I was there 9 tho because we had to stay after and clean up everynight
OMG I remember
At the smaller store I would work from 9AM to 9PM, close, clean up, and leave at 10PM. At the bigger store I would work from 3PM to 10PM, close, clean up, and leave at 12AM. Thank goodness I left retail.