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The absurdities of retail...

I don't know if I told you all or not, but I had a brief side gig as a sales associate for a plus-size retailer. I figured the 40% discount would help me economically update my wardrobe, while also bringing in a few extra bucks a month. Granted, I ended up spending more  money once I started my brief tenure because "It's on sale and I'll never  get this dress for this cheap! " Yeah, kinda shot myself in the foot with that one.  Anyway. If you've ever worked in retail for any length of time, you're probably aware that managers can be a little… What's a delicate way to put this… Hmmm… Crazy? "Would you like to open a store credit card?? You'll save $20 today but earn 28% interest every month!! LOL" The assistant manager was great- she had a normal outlook on life and recognized that a retail job is just a job and we all need to calm down. It's not like the world was going to end if the shirts weren't perfectly folded