OHHHHH, Boy!

[kalalanekent]

If yesterday is any indication, we're going to get slaughtered after Black Friday. Yes, it's job security. Yes, I've heard it a million times. But when you're looking at a sea of people that are used to only having a moment *literally* to wait and the lines are eight deep and you've called for back-up and there's no one else there? Yeah. Not even Black Friday yet.

For my brothers- and sisters-in arms out there, I love you and we'll do this thing. We have to. But remember that we have each other's backs. Somewhere out there, there's a cashier or CS rep or backstock worker or maintenance worker just like you fighting to get it done. You're not alone. It's going to be a looooong month and eight days, but someone's out there slogging with you.

To all of you, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Because here it comes. And we'll make it.

Somehow.

Comments

[swingandswirl]

/hugs/

/sends along coffee, alcohol, cookies, and a couple of soldier boys to manage the worst of the crowd/

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

I will happily take all of the above and try to share it around, too. This season is shaping up to be more insane than usual. *snuggles in and hides*

[babettew54.livejournal.com]

Oh, boy!! *hugs*

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

More like "OH GOD!!!!"

XD ;)

[saavikam77.livejournal.com]

*snugs you tight*

I haven't been in retail in a long time, but I remember it well. *shivers* You're a lot stronger than I ever was, hon, so I know you're gonna be fine.

*more bolstering snugs*

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

I just keep thinking, "Keep Calm and Keep Ficcing. All Will Be Well If You Drown Yourself In Fic."

Here's hoping the plan will work. *crosses fingers and prays*

[the-scary-kitty.livejournal.com]

*hugs you tight and sends a case of whiskey*

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

That will go lovely with the Stoli I'm stockpiling. Thanks, love! *kisses your cheek*

[athenesolon.livejournal.com]

Yikes... but yeah I remember it well but honestly my craziest days were actually working at a museum keeping the lines calm and happy while waiting to go into the biggest traveling exhibit the St. Louis Science Center had ever had up to that point. If you think Black Friday is bad try the three weeks AFTER Christmas at a large museum. It seems like everyone eschews their gifts in favor of getting out of the house for fear of going stir crazy or something.

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

I think it's just crazy everywhere this time of year. It's just that we get the stressed and impatient ones. And they HAVE NO TIME FOR YOU TOFOOLAROUNDWHYISTHISTAKINGSOLONGWHYWHYWHYWHY?!?!?!

Yeah. That. :)

[nire135.livejournal.com]

I am so glad I don't work in retail anymore.

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

I really need to get out. The job market is so bad here that getting out just isn't an option right now.

[xenokattz.livejournal.com]

[kalalanekent.livejournal.com]

A phrase was never more true. This is my sixth Black Friday in history and it never gets easier. SOOOO need to write professionally. Get out of this once and for all. *headdesk*