Work: Today, I was shopping at my workplace, out of uniform, with my...

By iskiel - 26/10/2014 05:53 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I was shopping at my workplace, out of uniform, with my husband. A customer recognised me and wanted me to serve him, but I couldn't since we can be fired for doing so while off-duty. He complained to my manager, who wasted no time publicly bitching me out. FML

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You deserved it 2 665

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By I hate my job - 23/12/2014 08:14 - Canada - Delta

Today, I went to my retail job to buy some clothing. As soon as I walked through the doors, my manager yelled at me for not being in appropriate work clothes. I tried to explain that I was off the clock but he was having none of it. I got written up. FML

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By muffinmen1022 - 20/02/2009 05:27 - United States

Today, I went to Macy's to go shopping, I was wearing a shirt and tie and dressed nicely. Customers came up to me with questions, but I just ignored them. Minutes later, thinking I was an employee, the manager came and yelled at me, and threatened to fire me. FML

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The customer is always a dong

By Obviously works everywhere - 20/09/2017 23:15

Today, a customer filed a formal complaint with corporate about me, because I wouldn't help her find things she wanted while I was off the clock. We were in a completely different store than the one where I actually work. FML

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You deserved it 219

By katgib13 - 10/03/2015 22:38 - United States - Cincinnati

Today, I was stopped in the grocery store by a stranger, who berated me, quite loudly, for going out in public in my pajamas. I had just gotten off work and was wearing scrubs. FML

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By Bee - 08/06/2011 00:13 - Canada

Today, I was mistaken for a prostitute. Twice. While in my work uniform. FML

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What a freak

By Anonymous - 11/11/2023 20:00

Today, a manager mistook me for an employee because I was wearing a shirt I bought from that shop. He was yelling at me for not working and tried to grab me to stop me leaving. I had to punch him in the nose to get free, and as I ran he actually shouted that I was fired. I’ve never worked there. FML

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Customer relationships

By UnemployedGirl - 02/07/2021 19:59

Today, I assisted a customer at work. She was asking me all sorts of stupid questions and acting like an entitled, spoiled brat. When she left, since I had a mask on, I meant to mouth, "Stupid bitch" but I blurted it out loud. Everyone heard. I was fired. FML

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You deserved it 1 585

By PsychoSarah - 06/04/2011 23:57 - United States

Today, I got fired from my job. I caught a customer taking pictures up my skirt, and my boss fired me for calling the police and "making a big deal out of it". FML

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Let it out

By MrTandy - 16/09/2011 02:38 - United States

Today, I was working when I delivered the standard "Hello, how are you?" to a customer. He took the opportunity to tell me about his deceased wife, his estranged children, and his anal tearing. After a while, I tried to help someone else, and he complained to my manager. I was written up. FML

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You deserved it 3 708

By Anonymous - 07/03/2012 06:46 - United States

Today, at work, we had an extremely rude customer who started cussing at us, and my coworker started cussing back. I jumped on the register to quickly bring down the line, and apologized to everyone for the scene. A secret shopper was in the line and claimed that I was rude. I got written up. FML

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You deserved it 2 476

Binglebeee 16

Sunday 26 October 2014 22:35

So wait, the person who is in authority, and should know the rules complains that you follow the rules? I think we know who really needs firing here!

bearstyle22 11

Sunday 26 October 2014 22:35

I hate the retail life

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Xeebar 28

Sunday 26 October 2014 22:49

Customer Service! Where the customers are assholes and the managers are complete imbeciles!

foxy_sunshine 8

Monday 27 October 2014 2:54

Amen to that!! There have been many times I've had to "grin and bear it" to keep my job

DestinyNiya 33

Sunday 26 October 2014 23:04

I feel you, OP

macros 12

Sunday 26 October 2014 23:06

Sounds like the boss needs to be taught a lesson...

guinea_pigs 9

Sunday 26 October 2014 23:09

Sometimes you can never win! I'd report the manager if I were you.

igg125 30

Sunday 26 October 2014 23:12

Your manager should have had your back.

LavenderCrow 12

Sunday 26 October 2014 23:25

If you're out of uniform, then you are a customer and should be treated like one. Report him, and shame on the person who complained about you in the first place! Those of us in retail/customer service are allowed to have days off too and people need to respect that.

Fluckgworl 12

Sunday 26 October 2014 23:25

You were just doing what was right, I feel bad for you OP. Hopefully, in the future your manager will understand they were wrong and you will get the well deserved apology (: