I heard THE stupidest and lamest and crudest joke today from a customer and after he went out, laughing and punching his friend on the arm, i took a moment to reflect on WHY i put up with idiots in my store. why wouldn't i just quit or something? another customer who heard the joke suggested i carry a squirt gun around in just such an event, i could just whip it out and spray them and MAYBE they'd SHUT UP!
But here's why i still work at Surplus Sam's (despite the idiots):
1. Believe it or not, i love it. i mean, where else can you get a job in which you can freely climb shelving units and throw stuff around and yell at your coworkers and do all sorts of stupid awesome stuff without getting in trouble?
2. I enjoy the stimulating company of my coworkers. Just the other day i took advantage of the good humour of Hannah and shoved her into a conveniently placed pallet box. I'm kicking myself now for not having my camera handy. boy was it hilarious. and just so you don't think i'm a mean horrid person for doing it, she did it to me the day before. NOW WE'RE EVEN!
3. We're the best paid cashiers this side of Hope, seriously, its awesome.
4. There's always something happening, never a dull moment, either a shipment coming in or a customer buying 5 tvs and two couches or the store being rearranged or a threat of flooding (every spring) which makes us run around like maniacs trying to get stuff up off the floor and secure. It's FUN!
And i'm sure there are more reasons, but the yummy dinner in my stomach is overflowing into my brain making it impossible for me to think.
So that's why i put up with the idiots and numbskulls.
