Working on Black Friday… Was Surprisingly Okay?
Last week, I posted a gif on this site that summarized how terrible I expected Black Friday to be as…
How Clean are the Products in Retail Stores?
Yesterday, I was asked a question by a customer that prompted this post. The customer showed me a product from…
Let’s Do The BC Mask Mandate Right
Just yesterday, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new regulations to slow the spread of Covid-19, one regulation being that masks must…
When Should I Shop? – Covid Holiday Edition
With Covid cases rising in BC and new measures being put in place, I bet some of you are worried…
Medical Conditions Versus the Mask
Since this pandemic has been going on for so long now, I’m sure that you either know someone who has…
Job Nightmares (literally)
Two nights ago, I had a nightmare … about my job. I know. It’s stupid. I work in retail, where…
The Second Wave Versus Holiday Shopping
This past week marked an occasion that many people have been predicting for some time: the announcement of the second…
What I Think at Work Versus What I Say
Anyone who has worked in customer service knows that you must act professionally at work even when dealing with difficult…
Let Me Step Into the Customer’s Shoes…
This week’s blog post is a little different. Instead of reflecting on my week as a retail employee, I am…
What do We Owe to Each Other during Covid-19?
I am tired as I write this post. I am tired from a long day at work dealing with many…
The Privilege of Wearing a Mask
The mask: the topic of debate all over the internet and often in public as well. The new item that…
How Comfortable are Customers in a Mall?
My retail store was closed for around three months due to Covid-19. When we finally reopened, us employees received very…