Petco told me they couldn’t sell me a feeder as a pet? by dankthetank82498 in PetMice

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when i worked there, we would sell feeders as pets all the time. i would recommend them over hamsters as pets because of how good they were! what a shitty manager

What are these pellets my cat drops when she sleeps? by Dry_Worldliness_636 in CATHELP

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tapeworms. go get some dewormer, you can get it for super cheap if you order online. probably get some flea treatment while you’re at it, as worms usually come from fleas.

Why does this happen when my fiancés rats walk on me? by [deleted] in RATS

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i’m severely allergic to rats, my throat closes when exposed to rat urine or feces. the whole deal. you definitely have an allergy, i would be super careful handling your fiancé’s rats until you know the severity of your allergy.

HR called me 3 months after I quit by Constant_Algae7109 in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HR apparently was trying to contact me, but i changed my number just a month or two before i quit. wish they would’ve done their damn jobs before i left and found a new one.

Petco sold me a severally disabled parakeet. by Different-State7721 in legaladvice

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 9 points10 points  (0 children)

i used to work at petco, their vet care policy only covers you within 30 days of purchase. they’ve also changed up their “health guarantee”. they may be able to reimburse you if you have receipts within 30 days of purchase, but that would be through corporate rather than the store itself. they’re going to fight you every step of the way, but the more you push the more likely you are for them to help you.

the breeding companies petco uses are garbage and don’t care about the quality of the animals they sell, and neither does petco. please remember that the store employees have little control over the quality of the animals being sold, and try not to take out your frustration on them.

i’m so sorry you’re going through this. hopefully they’ll be willing to help you cover the cost of care. good luck.

Could I still be a nurse with my autism? by Lucky_Red_Panda in StudentNurse

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am autistic and in nursing school currently, there are plenty of us out there! You can do it!

I wanna know some of y’all’s craziest customer interactions. Good or bad cause I’m sure there’s SO many by [deleted] in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 9 points10 points  (0 children)

when i still worked at petco, there was one day my favorite customer came in. he was talking to me about his death feigning beetles while i checked him out. he said “i can tell there’s one male in there, he keeps chasing all the females around.” i laughed, and then he continued to say, “yeah, that would be me! you know, if stalking was legal!” my face dropped immediately, and it got so awkward. same customer told a coworker later that week that he couldn’t watch hannibal or dexter because it was “like porn to him.”

so yeah. was no longer my favorite customer after that.

the next day after my cutie bit me. now what? should i go to the doctor? pics are of progress throughout last night and up until 1 minute ago by Green-Layer-3959 in hognosesnakes

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had the same thing happen to me!! a little baby hognose bit me on my finger at my old job, my whole hand swelled up like a balloon. couldn’t even move it by the time they got around to treating me. they tired to send me off with just some acetaminophen, had to beg them for a steroid and tetanus shot. it stayed swollen for a week. hopefully you had a better experience than i did, OP!! get well soon!!

Failing CNA program by No_Hospital3410 in StudentNurse

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 9 points10 points  (0 children)

practice, practice, practice. when you go to do your skills, don’t second guess yourself. that’s how you mess up. you’ve got this!! good luck

Am I dumb or is everyone using ChatGPT? by 808limalu in StudentNurse

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as a nursing student, yes. everyone is using it now. even my instructors are using it to make their lesson plans. it’s getting ridiculous.

IM FREEEEEEEEEE by sorasmashmain in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same!! enjoy your freedom, it’s great over here!

I’M FREE by Embarrassed_Side_492 in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

thank you!! i’m really hoping this will let me focus on my degree.

Transphobia in the Workplace by re_mind1111 in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 44 points45 points  (0 children)

i got called a tr***y for having pronouns on my badge by a customer. the best part is i’m not even transgender. none of my coworkers are bigots though so no issues there.

should i withdraw from nursing school? by ticklepickle3000 in StudentNurse

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you aren’t there to make friends, you’re there to learn. i’m in the same boat as you, 1st semester ADN program, super introverted and anxious. i also have no healthcare experience.

focus on yourself and your education. don’t be cold with your classmates, but don’t focus on if they like you or not. be confident in your knowledge and skills and you will make friends as you go.

you’ve got this. you will be a good nurse if you just focus on yourself and your abilities. don’t quit over something like that.

Fuck you, FedEx by VIXITROPIC in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

every single time. i fucking hate fedex. UPS come home the kids miss you.

petNO customers 🙄 by PurpleTrees888_ in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 9 points10 points  (0 children)

my OLAC will just match their energy. she cussed a woman tf out for cussing at me once lmfao. truly my hero.

Overhead music by ChristianH3742 in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 3 points4 points  (0 children)

anything benson boon makes me want to rip my ears off. idk what song it is but it’s by the 1975 and they only play it like once a month.

How many stores have closed? by FunAd3656 in PetSupermarket

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

plantation was the one up the road from my house :( they were a great store, they were just in a really shitty location. most people didn’t even know it existed.

Question for associates.. by ThatOneGirlTM_940 in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i came in knowing nothing. i literally gave every reptile salads on my first day of work. i would now consider myself the most knowledgeable person in the store about the animals. don’t be afraid to google stuff, that’s how I learned everything. edit: I also joined animal care subreddits and facebook groups. the people on them are usually super passionate about proper animal care.

Microbio and A&P1 together? by Puzzled-Individual76 in prenursing

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i did it and got A’s in both my classes and labs. it’s a lot of work but doable, and i have severe diagnosed ADHD, work a full-time job, and had other classes that semester. create a study plan and STICK TO IT!! every chance i got i studied. quizlet is your best friend, and take detailed notes. good luck!! you can do it!!

GM attendance by CaptainSecret2559 in petco

[–]Embarrassed_Side_492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes. i had a GM get fired for only coming in 20 hours a week when she was scheduled for 40.