Slow or ignorant retail workers

[Phone Jockey]

I don't know what the deal is lately, but I've noticed a great deal of retail workers going VERY slowly or just not in very good moods recently.

For example, I went to a clothing store tonight & there were 3 reps working. Anyway, when I was hovering around the dressing rooms, I noticed one of the workers trying NOT to look at me to show that she was a rep. I wasn't sure, so I didn't want to ask her. Anyway, I had to ask the rep at the desk & she had the other woman (who was ignoring me) unlock the door. THEN, when I went to check out, the 3rd rep was goofing off & chatting w/ the customer in front of me & moving SO SLOWLY. Perhaps it just seemed to take longer b/c I was in no mood for incompetence.

Anyway, just wanted to vent. I know that everyone has their "off" days, but why is everyone having them lately? Is it because summer is ending in the northern hemisphere or what??

PJ

[Broomjockey]

Anyway, just wanted to vent. I know that everyone has their "off" days, but why is everyone having them lately? Is it because summer is ending in the northern hemisphere or what??

PJ

Actually, that's probably as close an explanation as any. Or we could talk about the corporate environment fostered by the manager at that location promoting that kind of behaviour, but honestly, the weather does seem like the best reason for a mass suckfest like that. People start thinking "It's darker sooner, it's colder, it's going to snow soon, etc.", and then it kinda brings them down. Just write off this one experience. If it happens again there, then we'll bring out the heavy psychological analysis.

[Phone Jockey]

the weather does seem like the best reason for a mass suckfest like that. People start thinking "It's darker sooner, it's colder, it's going to snow soon, etc.", and then it kinda brings them down. Just write off this one experience. If it happens again there, then we'll bring out the heavy psychological analysis.

Actually, I hadn't thought of the weather as a possible reason for the issue, but that would make sense, wouldn't it? Thx for the reply. I'll try to keep things in perspective.

PJ

[Broomjockey]

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[GingerBiscuit]

I know I'm not feeling so perky and energetic now thats it's getting darker when I finish work, and I'm stuck inside missing all the remaining sunlight...

Still being proffessional, though.

[Misanthropical]

The problem is that companies treat their employees like shit and then wonder why they can't find good help.

[BookstoreEscapee]

Hey, I like fall...it means for me

I'm not good with heat and humidity, anyways...they give me migraines.

Today it was 65 degrees at my house and I actually grabbed a jacket before I went out in the afternoon.

[saint]

my explanation:

Summer= more sales.
More sales does not always equal more employees.
So, after putting in more hours all summer, said employees are tired.
I get really burnt-out at this time of year, also.
But that is no excuse for being unprofessional.

[XCashier]

People start thinking "It's darker sooner, it's colder, it's going to snow soon, etc.", and then it kinda brings them down.

Funny, having lived in Phoenix, it was always the opposite. "Oh, no, summer's coming, the sun's going to be beating the hell out of me." And when it finally got back down to 90, it was celebration time!

Now that I'm in a cooler environment, I'm wondering how I will react. Oddly, I'm looking forward to it. The leaves are starting to change (pretty!) and I'm hoping to have a white Christmas (my first ever!)