I am always the grumpiest between 1-2am.
I recently worked a 3rd shift, to help out my boss. I don't mind 3rd shift, I mean, I'm usually awake during the majority of those hours anyway, so its not a big deal. What is a big deal, however is the customers. Working in retail, I've met some characters. There's my probably all time favorite, Marvin, who most likely always has a BAC over the legal limit, but its okay. Why? Because he's either always on his little bike, walking or getting a ride. He's a good guy, who likes his beer and $2 crosswords just a little too much. His laugh is seriously infectious. Then, there's the annoying ones, who think, well its 130am, this girl has nothing better to do than stand up at that register and wait for me while I look at every.single.item.in.the.store. TWICE. Contrary to popular belief, I DO have other things to get done, but the second I walk away from that register I know you are finally going to make that life altering decision between the mounds bar and the almond joy and come waltzing up. So I wait. While I wait, I think of all the things I could be doing, the things I could be discussing with my sassy co-worker, and as I think of how I am not doing these things, I am getting angrier and angrier by the millisecond.
So when you come up, and I'm a little short (don't worry, I'm still pleasant enough to not be labeled 'that huge bitch at the gas station') that's why. Please just get your stuff and get the F out.
That's not the only reason I was grumpy, honestly, I am just really ready for our mini vacation to Ohio, and that 3rd shift was pretty much the last working day before we leave.
I realize this isn't witty, or funny, its just a down right rant today. I work retail, its bound to happen eventually, and without a doubt, happen again.
Happy Trails!
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