We had a meeting last week at work about what we can do to improve our store. I work at a place that’s part of a counter service chain, and our managers were talking about how our store has dipped in certain aspects compared to others. They emphasize the whole “make it a great experience for the guest”, and all I can think during this meeting is ‘You pay me $12 an hour, I literally don’t give a shit about the customers’ experience anymore.’

I feel under-appreciated at my job (which honestly applies to a lot of retail workers). I used to give it a 110%, but often times my managers ask me to stay an extra half hour past my shift when I’ve got things planned and I need to get started on. I wish they’d respect the hours I’m scheduled for and not tack on the extra time. Or they train someone on the grill, but not on the register, so during the lunch rush, sometimes I’m the only cashier available and it creates a build up.

I’m so over my job, and I’m actively looking for a new one. Good luck to everyone working Thanksgiving and especially Black Friday, may our sanity stay somewhat intact.