Work: Today, I learned the hard way not to keep my own cash in my pocket...

By Iknowitlooksbad - 22/06/2016 05:16

Today, I learned the hard way not to keep my own cash in my pocket while working as a cashier, when I was forced to give $30 to a scamming customer. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/11/2012 07:23 - United States

Today, while at work, a customer gave me a $20 tip. I explained to him we aren't allowed to accept tips, but he insisted. When I called the manager to report it, he pocketed my tip. FML

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The customer is sometimes devious

By dontgivemechecks - 16/03/2020 14:00

Today, I found out that I accidentally returned a customer her $147 check she had written out to pay for her groceries and receive cash back. The lady got free groceries and money, and I'm now losing my job. FML

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By bzygirl - 26/09/2009 21:23 - United States

Today, was my first day at my new job in a shop. 10 minutes after my first customer leaves I realize she managed to steal $200 worth of merchandise while she had me getting stuff for her from the back room. FML

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By brhorton02 - 06/04/2009 14:42 - United States

Today, I was waitering at the restaurant that I work at when I collected a credit card bill that was worth $120 and a big zero on the tip line. Angered, I turned to a co-worker and said "I knew this asshole wasn't going to tip me." The guy was standing right behind me with $30 in his hand. FML

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By wallets - 29/02/2012 07:47 - United States

Today, I told a customer that we don't do refunds. He responded by throwing his wallet at my face and accusing me of stealing it. FML

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By Foxy Lady - 29/09/2018 12:00

Today, I had to help train a new employee at the register. It got busy so I had to take my eyes off her for a few minutes. At that time she managed to let someone walk out with $150 worth of fabric. I couldn't catch the customer. FML

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By I hate retail - 17/10/2016 22:12 - United States - Phoenix

Today, I got yelled at by a customer for refusing to give a found credit card to a woman it didn't belong to. FML

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By hatemyjob - 25/02/2010 22:29 - United States

Today, I was working as a cashier at a restaurant. When I receive $50 and $100 bills I am required to have a manager check to make sure they are not counterfeit. Every manager I found yelled at me to find another manager because they were busy. Frustrated, I just accepted the bill. It was fake. FML

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By danny - 10/10/2018 12:00

Today, while working at a chain restaurant, I forgot to charge someone a few dollars for extra toppings on the side. My stingy boss took the time to take that money out of my paycheck. FML

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By Pimaan - 26/10/2011 16:14 - United States

Today, I decided to be a generous guy and slip a dollar from my pocket to a beggar. Turns out I'd slipped my hard-earned $100 bill instead. FML

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hoosiergirl94 31

Wednesday 22 June 2016 13:32

I would really like to know how that happened

Joshwarrior 39

Wednesday 22 June 2016 13:37

Most businesses have cameras above the register. I would have put on a friendly smile for the camera and tell the customer to **** off. They can't prove shit, and if your boss doesn't have your back i feel sorry for you.,

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alexowitz 8

Wednesday 22 June 2016 19:23

I would ask to see the security cameras. Id also put out a police report. More to get your own cash back than the scamming customer

thebestwooods 7

Wednesday 22 June 2016 19:24

I worked at Kroger as a cashier and I'd tell them to take the job and shove it before I would give my hard earned money to some asshat

Thor1012 28

Wednesday 22 June 2016 19:30

I moderated this and said yes because forced? No one forced you to give your own money.. Either way not sure if you deserve this or not

KaylaTackett 18

Wednesday 22 June 2016 19:40

This needs an update. I wouldn't have given that person my own money.

OneShotOfEstus94 7

Wednesday 22 June 2016 19:46

we all choices in life. you chose to give your money to them. you could have easily proved it was your money.

Lily_Rain77 25

Wednesday 22 June 2016 20:35

I need more information here...

PANDORUM89 21

Wednesday 22 June 2016 20:38

YDI for actually giving up your own money. like tell them to call corporate to watch the cameras because I am not giving up my hard earned money to some ass.

moodyreallyrocks 27

Wednesday 22 June 2016 21:30

That really sucks OP!! Hope everything goes well for you..

AnalBeads4U 20

Wednesday 22 June 2016 21:59

You should probably look into a new job. Quit on good terms, wait til you have said new job. Then, show up at this place and tell your former boss to go have self-relations with his/her self.