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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

The two things I vividly recall from working in retail are the customers and the managers. But not because they were good. No no, because they taught me how to smile while my mind was repeating "Nope."

Of course, there was the cleaning of the floor, the stocking of the shelves, and the ringing of the register but these responsibilities were the easy part. The human factor was where the misery was usually at. And if it wasn't for my colleagues, I don't know if I would have lasted for as long as I did.

So I was very glad to come across r/RetailHell. The subreddit acts like an online support center where workers from the industry come together to both vent and celebrate their painful and proud moments on the job. Sometimes, just the fact that someone is listening is enough.

#1

It Do Be Facts Tho

Snow-covered street with cars buried in snow and text about closures and minimum wage bosses from retail hell experiences.

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    #3

    Truth

    Two horses making funny faces illustrating retail hell humor where retail workers support each other with shared experiences.

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    #4

    If Only

    Text meme on a yellow background about retail workers discussing contacting previous employers in retail hell support.

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    #5

    On The Front Door Of A Local Liquor Store

    Sign on store window stating masks are optional and asking customers not to verbally a*****t staff, reflecting retail hell challenges.

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    #6

    "You Are Not At A Level Of Skill That Deserves This Wage"

    Collage of retail and service workers illustrating the concept of retail hell and support among retail workers.

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    #7

    Nothing Better

    A smiling cartoon airplane flying away from explosions, illustrating chaos in retail hell workplaces.

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    #8

    I Love How Customer Actually Think We Care

    Retail Hell meme showing a man giving a thumbs up in response to losing a customer at work.

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    #9

    It Said "Call Center" Previously, I Believe It Also Applies

    Cartoon of retail worker at heaven’s gate told retail hell counts as time served, highlighting retail worker humor and struggles.

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    #10

    Saw This At A Restaurant Today

    Handwritten note expressing frustration about staff shortages and unfair treatment at a retail workplace from retail hell.

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    #11

    Sad That This Even Exists

    Sign in retail store humorously explaining staff are human and react unpredictably due to shortage, highlighting retail hell challenges.

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    #12

    When Those Certain Customers Are Walking Towards The Door...

    Woman looking annoyed with text about being pre-annoyed, illustrating retail hell experiences of retail workers together.

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    #13

    Anyone Else Starting To Reach Their Emotional Limit?

    Note from retail workers at Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, and Costco about safety and challenges during a state of emergency.

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    #14

    Mcliving-Wage

    Screenshot of a social media exchange about retail wages, highlighting retail hell and worker support conversations.

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    #15

    How I Wish This Wasn't True

    Meme showing retail worker interactions with customers and management, highlighting retail hell experiences and worker support.

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    #16

    Cough Cough At My Entire Management

    Tweet from retail worker stating they can work under pressure but not die for the company, highlighting retail hell challenges.

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    #17

    Hits Home Doesn't It

    Comic strip showing a masked retail worker dealing with a frustrated customer in a retail hell situation.

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    #18

    Just A Reminder For Some

    Sign in retail store warns customers against staff a***e, emphasizing respect and support among retail workers in retail hell.

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    #19

    Mama Mia

    Text post from Retail Hell humor page about a customer mistakenly breaking special glass and expressing frustration with retail work.

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    #20

    I Never Related So Hard To A Meme Before

    Tweet from a retail worker sharing a relatable moment of forgetting to press the eft button while customers tap cards in retail hell.

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    #21

    Every. Single. Time

    Meme showing retail worker’s reaction to a customer joking about a free item, highlighting retail hell humor and worker support.

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    #22

    Customer: Is This Cash Only?

    Self-checkout machine with multiple handwritten cash only signs, illustrating challenges faced in retail hell environments.

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    #23

    My Boss Volunteered Me For A Golf Event That I Hated Every Second Of, So I Gave Her A Golf Themed Resignation Letter

    Printed resignation note with golf images, humorously comparing retail work to golf, shared by retail workers for support.

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    #24

    ✋🏽✋🏽✋🏽

    Retail workers raising their hands in a group showing support for issues like short staffing in retail hell.

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    #25

    Manager Put These Up 3 Days Ago Not Going So Well

    Sign up sheet for retail workers volunteering to work on Christmas Day, showing empty slots and retail hell humor.

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    #26

    I’m... Concerned

    Meme showing retail workers in danger meme highlighting challenges faced by retail workers during COVID in retail hell context.

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    #27

    It Do Be Like That, True Or Nah?

    Customer confused in a grocery store dairy aisle in a relatable retail hell moment shared by retail workers online.

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    #28

    I Clock On My Brain Clocks Off

    Retail hell meme with employee zoning out as a customer returns for the third time during a retail work shift.

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