Work: Today, since it's company policy, I had to go to the back of...

By Retailhell - 22/12/2014 06:25 - United States

Today, since it's company policy, I had to go to the back of my small store to retrieve an item for a customer, even though I was working by myself. I came back to find that since she couldn't get into the cash register, she found and stole my purse instead. 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 Anonymous - 26/09/2010 04:59 - United States

Today, at work, an old lady came through my line to buy some groceries. She told me she lost her purse and was a little short. It was busy, so I pulled out my little purse and gave her the money she needed. A few minutes later she returned with my boss, insisting that my purse was hers. FML

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By NoMoney4Me - 24/09/2012 10:48 - United States - York

Today, I went for a job interview. Before giving me a tour, the manager pointed to my purse and said, "Better leave that in my office." I didn't know why it was safer in her office than on my shoulder, but I complied. Later, I went to buy coffee and discovered that all my cash was missing. FML

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Don't bother

By NoticeTheLackOfNumbers - 12/08/2009 22:43 - United States

Today, I was at the store when I saw that a cart in the checkout line next to me was starting to roll away and the owner hadn't noticed. I tried to help by reaching out to stop the cart from moving, but when the owner saw me with the cart, she began to hit me for trying to steal her purse. FML

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Stars of CCTV

By lobotomized - 13/07/2009 03:15 - United States

Today, a couple came into the gas station where I work to ask for directions. While I was giving the woman directions (and even writing them down to be as helpful as possible), the man stole my wallet out of my purse that was sitting on the other end of the counter behind a display. FML

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Help!

By clip_kate - 01/07/2016 02:36

Today, I went to the store, but after I'd selected my items, I saw that I'd forgotten my wallet. When I tried to explain to the cashier, he thought that I was trying to steal and called the cops. My roommate had to come to the store to save me. FML

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By WesJaz - 08/01/2010 16:35 - United States

Today, I was working as a cashier and a woman brought up a suitcase. As I was ringing her up I checked inside like I'm supposed to and I very jokingly say, "Look at all the stuff you're stealing." She laughed nervously then hit me in the head with her heavy purse before running out of the store. FML

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By Jay - 06/05/2009 04:52 - United States

Today, my boss asked me to pick up some supplies for a presentation. I entered the store in the middle of an armed robbery, was knocked to the floor, and had my cash, phone and credit cards stolen. When I told my boss the story, she said, "So were you able to get the binder clips?" FML

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Jedi mind trick

By Anonymous - 12/04/2018 19:00

Today, while covering lunch for the self-checkout host, I noticed a customer walking away. I smiled and said, "Have a nice night!" A few minutes later, I saw that she'd left without paying on her machine. I'd smiled and waved at a lady as she stole from me. FML

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Get on with it!

By Anonymous - 13/05/2023 00:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I went to the supermarket to buy my weekly groceries and only realized after a long queue at the checkout, then having the cashier scan my entire cart, that I'd forgotten my purse. I had to leave everything behind and walk out empty-handed, while everyone in line behind me gave me dirty looks. FML

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Im2Shy 16

Monday 22 December 2014 14:15

Hopefully the small store you work at has video surveillance so you can report it to the police. I hope you're able to get your things back.

vreid 20

Monday 22 December 2014 14:05

Try to see if your company will replace the lost goods! I hope nothing too valuable was lost OP.

Comments

Enkeria 30

Monday 22 December 2014 18:56

YDI. You should always have something like that LOCKED UP!! She now has your identity (not to mention she now knows where you live) and you're screwed now. Smh. Always lock up your purse and NEVER WORK ON YOUR OWN! I realize you couldn't avoid that, BUT maybe ask to put in a policy that requires two people to work so this is avoided.

Ichiya 29

Tuesday 23 December 2014 9:17

You are the most ******* retarded asshole of an idiot I have had the missfortune of listening to.

rocker_chick23 27

Monday 22 December 2014 19:35

Has anyone bothered to think that the only place OP could put her purse was behind the counter? A lot of stores don't have lockers, OP could not have a car, and the boss probably told her that she can't leave personal belongings in the back of the store. When I worked retail, behind the counter the only place I could put my purse.

davisjenny81 30

Monday 22 December 2014 20:03

Why not just explain that it was company policy and say you knew that wouldn't work?

davisjenny81 30

Monday 22 December 2014 20:08

EDIT: to my last post: that was the wrong FML I commented on

Summaria 10

Monday 22 December 2014 21:19

I will never understand this weird "company policy" System with absolute rules...thank god that's mostly a North American Thing...but i'm still sorry for you OP that's really harsh...

Shade1982 20

Tuesday 23 December 2014 14:06

It also seems there are a lot of company policies out there which are simply illegal and against the law.

yaxm1000 10

Monday 22 December 2014 21:45

They should at least have an insurance policy for staff belongings? At the very least sake I hope you can get compensation

shelbycobra0991 8

Tuesday 23 December 2014 2:12

That sucks, OP. Does your company provide you with lockers? We're no longer allowed to have purses on check stands for the same reason.

patrickalamo 47

Tuesday 23 December 2014 4:31

Rules are not always meant to be followed.

minutestomadness 5

Tuesday 23 December 2014 5:22

but your company doesn't have a "lock your purse in a safe place" rule?

demonfacee 14

Tuesday 23 December 2014 21:01

This is why we don't work at retail. It's time to find a better job. Good luck, and I have high hopes for you. (:

Frammy007 7

Wednesday 24 December 2014 11:57

Because getting a better job is just that easy. I have a university degree, college diploma, and have completed three internships, yet I am still working retail. You're essentially a rich person telling a poor person to "just get some more money".