Some people are just born assholes
Ok. so my birdie flew away this morning. After finding him in a tree, very high up, I do everything I can to try and coax him down. I climb up on the roof, I put his cage out, I try and whistle to him, nothing.Then he flies away. This is in a wooded area. I start freaking out.
So I calm down enough to go to work after one last search of the neighbourhood. Some of my co-workers know that my buddy's missing. So I go and work, on cash, albeit quietly and thoughtfully instead of perky and happy-go-lucky.
Now, here comes break-time. Thank God. I sit for a few mins in the break room, then realizing that I have to eat something and get my blood glucose up, I go and grab something from the store. I wait in the express line, and ask an older gentleman politely if I can cut in front of him. "If your in such a rush, sure", he says quietly and morosely.
As soon as I finish paying for my things, this lady in front of me pulls me over to the side and starts blasting me. "That was the rudest thing I have ever seen anyone do. If I was your manager I would have fired your ass on the spot. And you work here too! Have some patience and respect and wait!"
I stood there, open mouthed, shaking while she said this. I almost punched her, and I was VERY close to hitting her and/or talking back. After her higness stalked off, I started shaking. I went to our service desk, where several of our senior cashier members were, and with anger in my voice, I said, "That woman needs to be banned." By this time Her Royal Bitchiness of the Cows had gone off to the parking lot, and I managed to point her out to one of said co-workers, S.
S, by this time, had noticed how emotionally unstable I was, and had me sit down on the bench inside the side entrance of the store. The Junior Manager, J, gets word of what's happening, and she tries to get me talking too. By this point I'm so infuriated and sad about my buddy and this c*nt that I just break down.
A glance is exchanged, and the decision is made to send me home. I get lectured by a third senior co-worker about how not to take it personally (I always do because of being teased while I was a child, depression et al), how my anger will cause me to lose my job, blah blah blah.
I get driven home by S (long story short, she used to live in the neighbourhood).
And that God-awful witch? If she ever encounters me outside the store, and harrasses me, I will not be responsible for my language (andvery possibly, my actions). Sorry, but I can only be pushed so far. And I'm a peaceful person at best.
Sorry for the long post. I just needed to tell the backstory so everyone could understand.
Oh and I've got my buddy back in his house! : D
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You are a fucking loser. if this was your biggest problem of the day your fucking lucky. reevaluate the issues in your life. quit fucking being a whiny bitch.
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Whoa whoa whoa! Someone woke up this morning on the wrong side of the bed!
Ypu're right in that I am very lucky to be where I am. But you sir, have some problems. I just needed to use Ventibate to rant my problem, so don't judge me or my character.
You need some help, seriously if you feel the need to rant on others.
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Congrats on getting your bird back. I know that it's easy to get worked-up about small things; but bear in mind, that when you allow yourself to get that emotional, your cerebral cortex pretty much shuts down, and your brain reverts to the older reptilian mid-brain. This is not a good thing, as it can cause you to think irrationally. Try to just chill....... Let these things just pass through you. Release your emotions to the void, and be calm.
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I used to take everything personally when I started working in retail. After a while I pretty much laughed in some people's faces. When people would be extremely rude to me, I would make extra sure that, in my most chipperest voice, tell them to have a wonderful day! It is the ultimate "fuck you", it makes them mad but they can't do shit about it because it's really nice :)
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It's the OP here!
I had a much better day today. Thank you to #'s 3 and 4 for the positive comments and for the encouragement. Unfortunately, I can't exactly do anything because I live in Small Town X, and I'm known as Miss Friendly Cashier to everyone. So, I do anything, my employment is pretty much done for.
My boss thinks I did the right thing, and #3, thanks for the neurology lesson. :) No seriously, thanks.
The AM found out about what happened and was concerned that I was inconsolable. He reminded me of the helpline that MegaCorp has for its employees, and asked me how I was doing. Thankfully, I've got a huge support net (inc. Ventibate, tyvm! XD), and that I was fine. I'm thinking that my next session with my physch. is going to be verrry interesting. ;)
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I'm happy for you that you can work for people so genuinely concerned for you. I wish my manager was like that.
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Lemme get this straight... you almost punched a woman, because of a stupid fucking bird? A bird you let out of the house probably through your own fucking stupidity?
Man, do you have some serious issues!
And, to top it off, you are acting as if you were completely wronged?
Nice job of socialization your parents did with you.
Welcome to the real world, asshole! Get ready for a lifelong commitment to misery, you worthless fuck, because you just aren't capable of handling the everyday issues that arise in what we call "life"!
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Your rant title is apt, if you are discussing yourself.
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I was standing in line at TJMAXX behind this man that was wearing a pink button up, slacks, and prolly $1000 shoes. He started cursing the check out girl out, ranting as to how if she worked for him he would fire her, and that she should just walk out. After he left, the girls eyes became full with tears as she explained to my mother and I that if she could quit, she would. She has a newborn baby, and makes less than $150. a week bc the bastards wont give her hours! Mom and I went and bought her a few gifts, gave them to her WITH the reciept. I hope it made her realize that people do care, even strangers. We ALL have bad days, no matter how miniscule it may seem to others.
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I own a retail store and, while I understand the necessity for great service to customers, it does not give them the right to abuse my staff. If they do, they're are told to find somewhere else to get their purchases. No-one treats my staff like dirt. I have great employees who work hard for me, often going beyond their job descriptions to do things to improve the operation of my business.
I have only had to bar 2 people from ever coming back, but enough have been told their behaviour is not acceptable, and been told this right in front of the employee they have abused. This tells both customer and employee I will stand up for those who work for me. If the employee was out of line I will talk to them in private. But they have also been told that if, in their judgement, a customer becomes abusive they can tell the customer they have crossed the line and they should leave. If they do not leave, the employee will call the police and have the customer charged with tresspassing. I will back them up every time.
Bottom line? My employees are chosen very carefully, and I will NOT allow some asshole, even if he is wearing $1000 shoes, to abuse someone who works hard for me.
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#7, you're the asshole. Obviously you missed the real reasons for the poster's reaction.
Though OP, you will have to accept responsibility for any future violence.
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I used to work in the mall
we were allowed to get attitudes right back. I have a big mouth so I'll go at it if someone tries to pick one with me. Don't be a doormat and don't be afraid to talk back. Instead of cursing, try to be witty.
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This is the OP here!
Well, obviously I was raised in a different world than you #7. I will admit that it probably was my own stupidity that allowed the bird to fly out the door, but that's not the point here. I have a very hard time dealing with people like you because where I live, assholes are a very small minority.
I also am very nice to almost all of my customers and I like to make small talk. Thus, they get to know me and are nice back to me. I will admit that I let this lady get under my skin, and I am learning how to deal with people like her. Plus which, I'm trying to avoid jail time here, and I'm trying to keep a job too; this is why I didn't snap back at this lady. I live in quite a small town.
"Lies can get halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get out of bed and get its pants on." --Winston Churchill
Thanks for all the nice posters. I'm still young and I'm trying to learn, so I appreciate all the comments.
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You are a fucking loser. if this was your biggest problem of the day your fucking lucky. reevaluate the issues in your life. quit fucking being a whiny bitch.Posted 5 months ago | Report
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Whoa whoa whoa! Someone woke up this morning on the wrong side of the bed!Ypu're right in that I am very lucky to be where I am. But you sir, have some problems. I just needed to use Ventibate to rant my problem, so don't judge me or my character.
You need some help, seriously if you feel the need to rant on others.
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Congrats on getting your bird back. I know that it's easy to get worked-up about small things; but bear in mind, that when you allow yourself to get that emotional, your cerebral cortex pretty much shuts down, and your brain reverts to the older reptilian mid-brain. This is not a good thing, as it can cause you to think irrationally. Try to just chill....... Let these things just pass through you. Release your emotions to the void, and be calm.Posted 5 months ago | Report
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I used to take everything personally when I started working in retail. After a while I pretty much laughed in some people's faces. When people would be extremely rude to me, I would make extra sure that, in my most chipperest voice, tell them to have a wonderful day! It is the ultimate "fuck you", it makes them mad but they can't do shit about it because it's really nice :)Posted 5 months ago | Report
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It's the OP here!I had a much better day today. Thank you to #'s 3 and 4 for the positive comments and for the encouragement. Unfortunately, I can't exactly do anything because I live in Small Town X, and I'm known as Miss Friendly Cashier to everyone. So, I do anything, my employment is pretty much done for.
My boss thinks I did the right thing, and #3, thanks for the neurology lesson. :) No seriously, thanks.
The AM found out about what happened and was concerned that I was inconsolable. He reminded me of the helpline that MegaCorp has for its employees, and asked me how I was doing. Thankfully, I've got a huge support net (inc. Ventibate, tyvm! XD), and that I was fine. I'm thinking that my next session with my physch. is going to be verrry interesting. ;)
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I'm happy for you that you can work for people so genuinely concerned for you. I wish my manager was like that.Posted 5 months ago | Report
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Lemme get this straight... you almost punched a woman, because of a stupid fucking bird? A bird you let out of the house probably through your own fucking stupidity?Man, do you have some serious issues!
And, to top it off, you are acting as if you were completely wronged?
Nice job of socialization your parents did with you.
Welcome to the real world, asshole! Get ready for a lifelong commitment to misery, you worthless fuck, because you just aren't capable of handling the everyday issues that arise in what we call "life"!
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Your rant title is apt, if you are discussing yourself.Posted 5 months ago | Report
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I was standing in line at TJMAXX behind this man that was wearing a pink button up, slacks, and prolly $1000 shoes. He started cursing the check out girl out, ranting as to how if she worked for him he would fire her, and that she should just walk out. After he left, the girls eyes became full with tears as she explained to my mother and I that if she could quit, she would. She has a newborn baby, and makes less than $150. a week bc the bastards wont give her hours! Mom and I went and bought her a few gifts, gave them to her WITH the reciept. I hope it made her realize that people do care, even strangers. We ALL have bad days, no matter how miniscule it may seem to others.Posted 5 months ago | Report
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I own a retail store and, while I understand the necessity for great service to customers, it does not give them the right to abuse my staff. If they do, they're are told to find somewhere else to get their purchases. No-one treats my staff like dirt. I have great employees who work hard for me, often going beyond their job descriptions to do things to improve the operation of my business. I have only had to bar 2 people from ever coming back, but enough have been told their behaviour is not acceptable, and been told this right in front of the employee they have abused. This tells both customer and employee I will stand up for those who work for me. If the employee was out of line I will talk to them in private. But they have also been told that if, in their judgement, a customer becomes abusive they can tell the customer they have crossed the line and they should leave. If they do not leave, the employee will call the police and have the customer charged with tresspassing. I will back them up every time.
Bottom line? My employees are chosen very carefully, and I will NOT allow some asshole, even if he is wearing $1000 shoes, to abuse someone who works hard for me.
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#7, you're the asshole. Obviously you missed the real reasons for the poster's reaction.Though OP, you will have to accept responsibility for any future violence.
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I used to work in the mallwe were allowed to get attitudes right back. I have a big mouth so I'll go at it if someone tries to pick one with me. Don't be a doormat and don't be afraid to talk back. Instead of cursing, try to be witty.
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This is the OP here!Well, obviously I was raised in a different world than you #7. I will admit that it probably was my own stupidity that allowed the bird to fly out the door, but that's not the point here. I have a very hard time dealing with people like you because where I live, assholes are a very small minority.
I also am very nice to almost all of my customers and I like to make small talk. Thus, they get to know me and are nice back to me. I will admit that I let this lady get under my skin, and I am learning how to deal with people like her. Plus which, I'm trying to avoid jail time here, and I'm trying to keep a job too; this is why I didn't snap back at this lady. I live in quite a small town.
"Lies can get halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get out of bed and get its pants on." --Winston Churchill
Thanks for all the nice posters. I'm still young and I'm trying to learn, so I appreciate all the comments.
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