The "I hate working in retail at Christmas" thread

[alltherage]

Wow... so I work at Best Buy and my Lord, if I hear someone else ask if we have Wii's I'm literally going to slice my neck open in hopes of drowning them in my blood. The same applies to digital picture frames. IT'S DECEMBER 19TH DAMNIT!!! It's your own damn fault for waiting this long!!!!

As I walk around trying to just complete simple tasks for 1 customer at a time, I have about 18 people per foot asking me for help. I have product in my hand. I'm walking fast. I'm obviously headed in this direction for a reason. I wouldn't IGNORE you if I had 1 second to help. Be PATIENT when you shop at this time. It's not MY fault YOU left it until the last minute!

I can't describe how creepy/annoying it is when you walk around and literally every time you glance in the direction of someone's face they are trying ridiculously hard to make eye contact with you. It's to the point where I have to stare at one spot on a wall just above people's heads and just walk towards it like a tank- keep my legs straight while I walk, turning my torso to squeeze through people, while also keeping my head straight.

Don't you even DARE to complain about the crowds. YOU ARE the crowd.

[The Yen Man]

Just wait until boxing day. Man, having worked in retail has really soured me to that day.

[Locke]

Years ago working retail, I tried everything. I have only ever found 2 things that help.

1) Drinking.

2) A Gun.

Past that, you're just gonna hafta deal with it.

BTW, do you know where I can get one of those digital picture frames? They're pretty sweet.

[OILFAN #81]

Lol you probably saw me shopping at Best Buy yesterday. However, I didn't really have any questions. Walked in, picked up a PSP for a present, paid, and then left.

[calf]

Originally Posted by alltherage

Don't you even DARE to complain about the crowds.

coming from the guy that decided to work retail during Christmas time

[maverickeastwood]

You are a victim of "cattleitis"...The masses congregate, line up, butt in...like cows. My shopping was done last month, now i don't have to deal with crowds.

[flylock shox]

Best time to shop: December 24th. Time pressure, limited options, nobody but efficient bachelors in the stores, and some places are already switching to boxing day prices.

Oh, and office supply stores are good for digital picture frames. I just got one at Staples after some jacktard at Future Shop said "we're all out, good luck finding one in this city buddy." Friggin' Staples was just one block down.

[HOOT]

Originally Posted by Locke

Years ago working retail, I tried everything. I have only ever found 2 things that help.

1a) Drinking.

1b) Weed.

2) A Gun.

Past that, you're just gonna hafta deal with it.

BTW, do you know where I can get one of those digital picture frames? They're pretty sweet.

Fixed!

[alltherage]

Originally Posted by calf

coming from the guy that decided to work retail during Christmas time

It was a necessary evil, let me tell you.

[JiriHrdina]

So do you have any wiis?

[Buff]

Having worked retail for many years (but no more) I have really developed patience and understanding with the clerks. I know what they are going through. It was really frustrating to deal with 17 customers who each thought that they were too good to wait their turn.

On the other hand with my experience I can tell when a clerk is simply not trying to give you good customer service. If you're busy with other customers, tell me. I'll wait. If you just don't care to give proper customer service then go find another job. I did when I began to feel that way.

[jar_e]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

So do you have any wiis?

[Dion]

When does your next shipment of Wii's come in?

[McG]

how about rock band? or guitar hero for the wii? do you have those?

[jolinar of malkshor]

So I was in West Ed tonight doing some shopping. There is store there called play me or game world right by the ice rink. There is a stack of Wii's in the store, probably 10+. I'm not looking for any but I know my boss is. So I call him in Calgary and say hey, this store here has a bunch of Wii's, you want me to pick you one up. He says sure, get two if you don't mind. I go in to buy them and the guy is like....ah....actually we are selling them for $799 each. Ok then, so much for that idea.

I didn't realize they were allowed to do that. But that is capitalisim I guess.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by McG

how about rock band? or guitar hero for the wii? do you have those?

I would kill my mother for one of those picture frames.

Wait...I could just do that and then not worry about the picture frame.

Nevermind.

So whats the scoop on teh Wiiz?

[gottabekd]

I was a young buck, probably 18 or so, healthy. Working retail at Christmas gave me chest pains. I think everyone should work retail, to give them an idea what clerks go through...

[alltherage]

Oh... oh my God... why are you guys sooooo funny?!? Wii's!? When... when do they come in!?! Actually I'll meet you in my back alley and GIVE you one. Just come alone. And don't mind my louisville slugger with rusty nails smashed through it... it has nothing to do with you...

[Locke]

Originally Posted by alltherage

Oh... oh my God... why are you guys sooooo funny?!? Wii's!? When... when do they come in!?! Actually I'll meet you in my back alley and GIVE you one. Just come alone. And don't mind my louisville slugger with rusty nails smashed through it... it has nothing to do with you...

I'm used to business deals such as these.

Its not the first time the Ol' Louisville had to wingman a deal.

Where and when?

[Dion]

Originally Posted by alltherage

Oh... oh my God... why are you guys sooooo funny?!? Wii's!? When... when do they come in!?! Actually I'll meet you in my back alley and GIVE you one. Just come alone. And don't mind my louisville slugger with rusty nails smashed through it... it has nothing to do with you...

Do you accept personal cheques?