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The joys of retail
I work in a liquor store near a large construction site, so naturally the workers frequently stop by to grab beer and smokes. There's a couple that are friendly, especially the foreman. Super nice guy, always a smile on his face. But I found out earlier this week from the higher ups that they'd caught him on camera swiping small bottles of Fireball Whiskey.
Well shit.
He tried it again today, and got caught red handed shortly after leaving the store. In front of some of his workers, no less.
Claimed he'd 'forgotten' that he'd put it in his coat.
Not sure if my boss is going to pursue legal action or not, but it's safe to assume mr foreman's not welcome in my store anymore.
Real shame, I really liked the guy.
Chumbawhumba
That takes the piss...
OggzM
Had the same thing happen to me, we where down a bottle of JD every 2 weeks, caught one of our regulars....was really sad
ChrisDaBiz
Who the fuck steals fireball?
jeffbInternetBeast
stealing bad
JOKERZwild86
Worked LP for years no one ever “forgets” what they put in their pocket. Crocodile tears
railgap
We literally caught a real nun - from a nearby convent - shoplifting in a hardware store, so yes.
Shenaniganz80
It always worse when it’s a regular
bentren
Because they probably stole more than you’re aware of
HELLLOOOOLALALA
But why fireball? Barf. Fireball is not worth your job and freedom.
twisteddkarma
Actions have consequences, nothing happens he keeps doing if not to your store then someone other poor shopkeeper
Tento2
yeah we get lots of people stealing in our store, when we catch them they get mad at us... like we're the ones doing something wrong.
Merky600
Do the women pee their pants? Happens a few times at my store.
Klaaism
Heh aye see this alot as security.
DeadHamster
Thats because they're fucking trash who cant emotionally process their shame and project it onto others.
eaglehunter
How small?
Eddafred
375ml bottle, so pretty easy to fit in a jacket pocket.
siknoz
If something is shoplifted when you're on shift do you lose pay or potentially lose your job? I'm curious why we put ourselves in danger 1/2
siknoz
And others in a police scope because were trying to defend billionaires. Note this does not apply to mom and pops, talking about companies.
LiterallyFamine
You get a good boy medal when you dime. Fact that this person was a friendly regular makes it so much worse they're going to be punitive.
stolenkiss37
This happened at our store except it was me. Id noticed one of really nice old men drinks outside the store most the day. But when he 1/1
stolenkiss37
1/2 started being in the store for almost an hour and only bought a bottle of wine. And then spent 20m in the restroom i started 2/3
stolenkiss37
2/3 checking the trashcans. He was stealing beer and downing it very fast in the restroom. Dumping the cans in the trash. Made me sad...
drduffer
Dude’s got some issues. Getting caught probably won’t change the behavior.
bendaresall
That's sad :(
destructomel
Could be dementia from alcoholism
ocdfuzzymonkey
Are they getting that booze on the way to or from work?
TheMaXX37
@op My previous job was at a liquor store, getting to know the cool regulars was really enjoyable. Sorry this happened to you. *hug*
wyrde
One of our regulars ran out with a case of beer. The off-duty cop, also a regular, chased him out the door. The cop car pulling up to 1/?
wyrde
store had a couple more regulars in it. The car he ran to for his 'escape' was filled with regulars. The 2nd patrol car the escape car 2/?
wyrde
almost crashed into also had a regular in it. If this seems like a comedy of errors, this also occurred at a regular time when all these 3/?
wyrde
people (thief and 3 police and a trooper) were regularly in the store at the same time. So, yeah. That happened. 4/4
HeyOP
Well that sucks.
StorytellingSalem
Ppl like that ruin the kindness for the other ones being extra kind. Please dont let this scar you into being more jaded. Trust and love eve
StorytellingSalem
Everyone* UNTIL they give you reason not to. Like this dude. THEN act accordingly; but dont carry over such water to next folk. You know?
StorytellingSalem
Blessings n love tho homie and im sorry you dealt with a manipulator like so! It was not cool from THEIR end; not yours!!!
darkestkale
There's a cost to looking at everyone with a clean state, and I've seen it phrased as 'Optimism Tax'. Takes its toll, but worth it.
godwithashotgun
alot of ppl that steal dont even need to. it's because they can, and they enjoy the rush
DoorbyTheHouseShelf
I mean if its liquor, you can probably assume its because of an addiction
LiterallyAnOpossum
I work in a hospital gift shop and one of my regulars, an employee, would come in every night and buy one candy bar and pocket another. 1/2
LiterallyAnOpossum
He got away with DOZENS before we caught him, and he was fired the same day. What a dumb way to lose your job lmao 2/2
whatseventhepoint
This poor bastard. He’ll probably be fired and this his addiction will spiral. First smoking cinnamon sticks, then snorting the ground stuff
KismetCrew
It's just to hold him over until pumpkin spice season starts again. He's just a basic bitch at heart, don't hold it against him.
TheRealFireFrenzy
Before you know it you're voluntarily doing the cinnamon challenge
DickWarlock89
I've found going on the cinnamon buns helps with the craving though
TheRealFireFrenzy
Side effects were killer for me though
UncleBuckFutter
While Big Cinnamon watches from behind its curtain and has a good laugh
PostmasterG
fucking big cinnamon...
TwoCheese
The big red machine claims another victim
DBF68
The real crime was that he was stealing nasty ass Fireball Whiskey.
Eddafred
It's pretty popular here during the winter. Helps take the sting out of that -38°C weather.
DBF68
I can't stand it nor Southern Comfort. Rather than waste it when I bought it, I used FBW in my coffee. Same with Capt Morgan spiced rum.
Watersample
When someone's being "extra" friendly, they get watched more closely.
stolenkiss37
Actually from the other side of it in retail you are supposed to be extra friendly and helpful to the customers you think are stealing.
ifYOUcanSMELLthisITStooLATE
Feel like you can feel someone out on whether its genuine or its smoke and mirrors most of the time.
AVeryTallGlassOfIToldYouSo
Well shit. Guess im on everyones shitlist
LiterallyAnOpossum
Had an extra friendly customer once. Checked the cameras after she left. The entire time we were talking (with EYE CONTACT), she was 1/2
LiterallyAnOpossum
shoving earrings down the back of her pants. 8 pairs, all taken while looking me in the face. You bet we pressed charges. 2/2
laiskamato
Damn. I thought that i’d just be known as that wordy weirdo who buys way too much beer and preys on the best before discounts. :((
fruust
As all Americans are "extra" friendly that explains the extreme surveillance your gov and companies has pushed on the world
RondomGuy
Can confirm. Always friendly to store staff, always followed by LP at the store. Granted they make great suggestions when i cant decide
Fasrill
Well it's a good thing I default to polite but distant whenever I have to interact with anyone.
chikichikiyei
As a friendly Mexican, I get watched a lot when I go to the U.S. I'll try to be indifferent next time and test your theory.
Hyero
Unfortunately depending on if you're tan or pale it may not make a difference.
Watersample
It's not a race thing... for me anyway. I'd still be interested if you notice a difference.
lookingforapurpose
As a basic white girl who is a shade to golden; I get followed at makeup shops but left alone in groceries.
GamerZakh
A lot of people have been burned by "friendly" people. Bad actors have made being friendly suspicious behaviour.
Andalite
Where is it that you go that you’re getting watched? The context is important
yinzerking
Sleep
Andalite
Ah, I see you’re in loss prevention as well
Watersample
Law enforcement, years ago. Reading people is a good general life skill for anyone.
JackAxton
Asset Protection here! And yep. yep.
ReJokeStatistics
Target in the house!
supervillainsevilmoustache
Drinking on the job too
Vespasian88
In construction? Be glad its not something heavier.
OperationBusterJangle
No one said he was drinking on the job. There's a good chance he went there after his shift
VagisilToothpaste
I do not condone it AT ALL, but it is so common. I grew up around construction guys. If they're not drinking they're high on SOMETHING.
OperationBusterJangle
That's not true that all are on something. Most trades and skilled labor are working their job just like anyone else.
VagisilToothpaste
Where exactly did I say all?
AlkeneThiol
The future studies that come out about substance abuse during the past year are gonna be... illuminating
Abrausedteleprot
we're looking at a massive mental health crisis in the coming years, gone be fun!
gr33narrow
Already starting. Psychiatrists are booked up in a lot of places hard to get appointments consistently and sometimes go 1.5 months between
dingofdong
We've been looking at a massive mental health crisis for years and societally deciding to just ignore it; increasing economic and social +
dingofdong
+ pressures, coupled with a woeful lack of resources to deal with the stress that causes, are not a recipe for a good time.
dingofdong
There's a reason that the stereotype of millennials is that we're all depressed; the prior generations have fucked the economy and refuse +