Recently I was reading an article about survey results outlining the staggering number of retail workers that are verbally and physically abused whilst at work.
After making the decision to leave a stable career in order to return to study this year, I now work in retail (again), so sadly this did not shock me.
Over the years I have had more than my fair share of dirty looks, angry tirades and general nonsensical interactions with customers.
I have also been kicked, poked and had my hair pulled. Granted children did this, but they are still considered customers.
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My daughter had been toilet training for a while and I thought we were done, but no. She wet herself in a shop, fortunately on a mat that could be removed. I found one of the staff straight away and asked for disposable towels or cloths and any cleaning products I could use to clean up the mess. The lady I spoke to was stunned. Apparently this happens all the time and parents just walk out of the store. I was the first parent to ever offer to clean it up! What is wrong with people?
I would never understand that mentality. If my son had an accident in the shop or any other public places, i might be offering to clean the whole floor up hahaha. But he is really good at holding, so we can always make it to the nearest toilet. He is really considerate. So if he knew it would inconvenience someone, he actually might hold it till end of the world.
Retail workers deserve a pay rise!
My 13 month old vomited in the cheap shop last week. I had no idea she was sick! Sometimes you honestly don't know they are sick!
I am eternally grateful to the staff and a fellow shopper (a nurse as luck would have it) who cleaned my baby and I up. I'm a sympathetic vomiter - I was covered in spew - I felt absolutely horrified that it had happened - plus I was worried about my little one. Honestly, sometimes it just happens and that mumma and child may just need a little helping hand in a totally icky situation. 😷 Did I mention you deserve a pay rise? Good luck for the Boxing Day sales 😅