Friday, June 13, 2014

Outfit: Hour of the Dawn

 
I believe that everyone should have to work in customer service at least once, even if its just for a short while. There are things that you could not fathom about the way people interact/go about their daily lives without doing so. You see grown adults throw tantrums, people give in to screaming/rotten children's requests for toys/candy/something else they don't deserve, and learn that the customer IS indeed always right; even when they're not. I have been a retail drone for almost two years, and I am a changed person because of it. I know not to talk to people like they are garbage, I am more patient, I understand that employees sometimes have the right to be a bit grumpy, and (maybe most importantly) I know how freaking fitting rooms and lines for the registers work. 
 
Luckily, I am about through with my days as a "customer service associate", and I've been thinking back to all the ridiculous encounters I've had with shoplifters, uppity shoppers, and just plain weirdos. I have been yelled at, asked to carry furniture that weighs more than I do by people who are able/stronger, sneezed on, helped people get out of garments they shouldn't have attempted to squeeze into, been prank called by prepubescent boys, and even had someone pee in a dressing room. Yes, it's been a glamorous life, you guys. Jeesh. 
What terrible jobs have you guys had to endure?
-Heather

Outfit Details:
Sunglasses/bag- Gabriel Brothers
Dress/sweater- T.J. Maxx
Boots- Thrifted
Necklace- Forever 21
Ring- H&M

9 comments:

  1. cute outfit! I am liking floral this season! I like the boots you are wearing, I see you got them at a thrift store, but what brand are they?

    #found you through HCBN. :)

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    1. Thanks, Felecia! The boots were such a lucky find; $5 at The Volunteer's of America thrift store. They are Liz & Co; a brand I am not familiar with, myself. Thanks for checking out my blog! Her Campus has been such a great way to meet new people.
      -Heather

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  2. Oh my god, I LOVE your style! I once worked at a movie theater and it was crazy to see parents spend endless money on snacks for their kids just to have the kids throw all the popcorn on the floor!
    www.simplysinova.com

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    1. Aw, thank you so much Angelic! Ugh, I bet that was equally frustrating. The fab life of customer service :P

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  3. That dress is super cute! I've worked retail, too. It really does change you--I also avoid that store at all costs now (but for multiple reasons).

    xo Marina
    Earth to Marina

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    1. Thanks, Marina! Oh, gosh I know! I have a feeling I won't be making too many appearances at my workplace once I'm done this Summer.

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  4. Love your dress! I've worked with customers in a cafe and a fish and chip shop so kind of understand where your coming from! Love your style followed you on bloglovin :)

    The Velvet Black // UK Style, Beauty and Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Thanks, Alice! That dress was a really great TJ Maxx find. I followed you, too. Your blog is lovely :)

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  5. Thank you for linking up with Manic Mondays! You look fabulous in that floral print!

    ♥Emma, of It's Emma Elise

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