Most Outrageous Stories (c-Stories) (TM):  retail

I remember about 10 years ago employing a temporary agency for some extra help getting a mailing out from our office. I told the staffing agency that the person didn't have to come dressed in business professional attire, that business casual was fine as it wasn't a front desk position. I should've been more specific, but had no idea how specific I needed to be!! The next morning a young lady came in - I thought she might be an ex-employee stopping by to look for an old paycheck or something. But, no. She was my temporary person, there to help me with my mailing. I'm not saying she wasn't perfectly capable of handling the job, but if first impressions mean anything, I didn't have much hope for success. She came dressed in jammie pants, house slippers, a t-shirt and still had blue foam rollers in her hair. She had her walk-man ready to entertain her while stuffing envelopes. I was wondering if I should offer her a blanket and pillow to make her more comfy!! Needless to say, I contacted the temp agency and she was replaced that morning. Ever since then, I've actually made an effort to list out proper attire when engaging a temp agency, and I tell this story often to illustrate my point. Beware of what you are vague about - it'll come back and bite you!! :)

 Rate It |Post Comment | 1 Comments | Story Date:2008-11-13 | Share Story

It was my first day as a drive-thru counter attendant of a certain Jollibee fast food branch. I was trained to say “Good morning, thank you for driving thru Jollibee…etc. etc..” every time a car passes thru. Then, I heard the “TING” sound which meant that a customer was waiting to be assisted. With all confidence, I uttered “Good morning, thank you for driving thru Jobbilee… etc. etc.” I stopped talking and I heard my co-workers laughing so hard. I laughed for a while, regained my composure and asked for my customer’s orders. They, too, were laughing as they reached my window. Enter your story here! Click on categories to view stories from other visitors.

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I worked as a secretary in a retail company. I went early to work since it was the cut-off period of the month. It would be a very busy day. As I entered the office, the janitor was mopping the floor. A salesman who was sort of panicking to reach his target hurriedly came out from one room. Not noticing that the floor was wet, he slipped and landed right between my legs. Though astonished, we burst into laughter. It’s a good thing that I wore pantyhose that day. All he saw was a vague bottom view.

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I had a crush on my colleague since high school. She was gorgeous and almost perfect. I really wanted to court her but I couldn’t because she was my boss. She was extra nice to me but still, I kept my feelings to myself. When the company hosted for a summer party, I got so drunk. Since she was my boss, she accompanied me to make sure that I’d arrive home safely. At that time, I had all the courage to tell her how I felt for her. And I was more than happy to know that she had feelings for me too. She did not go home that night. We disclosed our affection that was imprisoned for a while.

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I work in a Fine Lingerie store in North Carolina and you would be floored by how many married men come in to purchase ladies underwear for themselves!!!!

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I had relocated years ago to FL. I showed up for a job interview at small company... the person conducting the interview was 30 minutes late, the secretary, never commented, nor did the person I interviewed with, no appology, acknowlegement or explanation. I asked a few questions and ended the interview myself. I did not even want the job at that point.

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My friend and I went to a mall one Friday afternoon to buy some stuff for our road trip the next day. The mall was so crowded since it was Friday. As we went out after shopping, we saw a former classmate. I was so excited to go near her that I didn’t notice that I was on a stair. As I rushed to her, I stumbled down from a 3 stepped-stairs. I was wearing skirt then. Many mall-goers were shocked with either my stunt or my position that almost all of them were in freeze mode. I thought I was in a beauty pageant when I stood up and waived to them. I pulled my friends and we hurriedly left the place. Enter your story here! Click on categories to view stories from other visitors.

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Our project leader resigned a few weeks ago. After which, our manager told me that I am entitled to use the company-owned notebook left by our PL since I am in charge of marketing. I am so glad and excited to have it, but I was saddened after seeing the finance officer using the notebook. I also saw her brought it home. I am discouraged. My excitement to receive it has vanished. My manager should have not told me about that in the first place.

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I received a job offer and need advice on negotiating salary.

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