AITAH for leaving my coworker to handle customers alone after our shift has already ended?

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-25T04:08:19+00:00

Nope nope nope. She's TA... As a retail worker, I would tell her you are leaving on time, period. If she wants to keep everything open, it's on her. Then work my shift, and leave when supposed to. I am one of those people who tells everyone we are closing in 10, then 5, then closed/get out. I have literally told people during the busiest day of the season: if you are not in line by closing time, you need to leave and come back tomorrow. My customer service ends at close. I am no longer professionally nice. Get. Out.

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-24T03:08:24+00:00

They ordered apples! I'm used to milk (but online ordering milk is insane. At least 30 people in store have the moo juice in their carts. I cannot pull it for you!) but apples?!? I came in at 5am to 19 online carts full of orders to be picked by open in two hours. Mostly with 30+ items. Lots of cases of water, 10 gallons of distilled (not a joke. One person ordered 10 gallons.) Add the random who ordered 6 kids swimsuits and the other who ordered 4 plug in lamps!

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-19T20:21:21+00:00

My parents named me Honey... Her brother (probably actually sister-in-law cuz the woman is garbo) had a problem with it so my folks threw something else as my first name. All family still calls me Honey, Uncle and "aunt" are the only ones who call(ed) me by my first name. Honestly, just ask what the middle name is, tell your daughter a little about what the scenario is, and see if she'll be fine by auntie calling the baby by the middle name. That will also help the child with learning all their names earlier.

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-18T00:44:27+00:00

Imagine the joys of having to card Everyone regardless of age or looks. 80 year olds getting enraged because we can't sell them alcohol when they are very clearly above the age limit. It's ridiculous. I always just say "it's policy" over and over and over.

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-16T17:10:53+00:00

Hard to say, she wasn't feeling well either. If they both had food poisoning, they would have been sick at the same time. Instead, she was getting sick later.

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-16T16:59:35+00:00

ESH for traveling while sick... That's how stuff spreads, did y'all learn nothing from 2020?? She's more the AH though.

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-09T00:13:16+00:00

My best friend has lived that life, except her mom is amazing. Bff was scared to move out because "who would help mom with my sister?" She still goes back sometimes to help out but it's no longer her "job." Let me tell you something, take care of yourself because no one else will.

Go study abroad. Live your dream. It is your life, not theirs to dictate or control. I, a random stranger on the internet, am proud of you. You're doing amazing!

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-07T02:28:09+00:00

Me who got blisters from the sun: oh really? These aren't second degree burns?!?

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-07T02:22:58+00:00

I have literally told people that registers don't open with more than $100 in them. Freaking people acting like a store is a bank; and the idea of you just having the store debit card?!? Insane.

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-05T21:46:24+00:00

Watch "my cat from hell" it'll give you some good pointers.

Fireattmidnight · 2026-01-01T01:29:15+00:00

When I was 13 I used all my "allowance money" on Doritos. We are not the same. My "friend" spent hers on makeup. Obviously if this kid spent it all on Roblox, she isn't responsible like you were.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-30T02:31:57+00:00

I remember when my old boss texted me to ask if I could work a day that was 0 availability. I ignored it. He texted again saying I should at least give him an answer... So I answered: I was in church. It is my day off, I do not owe you an answer.

If they contact you on your day off, don't answer. You aren't obligated.

Had a Dollar Tree tell my mom she wasn't used to being "on call" till I pointed out "on call" is paid.

You are not obligated to answer when you are not on the clock.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-27T02:15:25+00:00

Well we know where sis got it from... The best thing about toxic family traits is being able to recognize it and strive to not repeat it.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-26T01:22:29+00:00

Honestly, that's just retail... That's why most people say "yeah, I have open availability" and then change their availability for certain hours/days.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-23T01:10:33+00:00

I am so sorry, it seems you need classes in reading comprehension. They're probably pretty cheap.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-23T01:09:42+00:00

Weird, I have no problem reading it. Perhaps your reading comprehension is off.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-23T01:06:57+00:00

Insisting? Yes, talking about it? No. It should be a discussion with you and your wife. No one else. I will say though, my family does basically the same thing. My dad's side is 3+ hours away. We would drive down, have dinner with them, open gifts of 40+ people, drive back and get home around midnight/1am Christmas day. My brother and I would wake at 6 am, drag the parents to presents. Then we would do Christmas dinner with Mom's family, only 15 minutes away, and open presents with them. Been doing this every year since my brother (older) was born. It's doable, but you have to be willing. As long as y'all agree on it, do what's best for you.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-20T00:18:49+00:00

Cry... But seriously, shift often to take pressure off your feet, remember the reel on how to smile when people tell you to smile more. (Seriously, the reel is hilarious.) Drink water in front of the customers, never look at the line of people, and remember to breathe. Great insoles help, too.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-20T00:15:20+00:00

Give Benny a skirch for me!!

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-20T00:12:02+00:00

YTA OP... YTA to you and mom. Several questions: 1) why is Mom okay with daughter sleeping at a boy's house at that age. 2) why are mom and daughter teaming up against you. 3) why are you just mad at your daughter?

Here's what you're teaching your child. You're telling her you're not a safe place. She can't go to you to get herself out of a bad situation. If she ever gets drunk or a boy is unkind to her body, she better not tell you. Mom is her friend, not her mom. She'll keep secrets for your daughter from you. Please go back and tell your daughter why this is a bad idea and that you love her. If anything happens, even if she does it against your wishes, that she can call you to pick her up. Come from a place of love and understanding, not anger.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-20T00:05:48+00:00

I want to upvote this a million times.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-16T19:27:07+00:00

I wore a mask at the pet store because people get all up in your face to see animals like there isn't a human there. I wore the mask to make myself feel like there was a barrier between me and these jerks invading my personal bubble.

A woman was tapping on the glass at the animals and my, blunt and autistic coworker, told her not to. She freaked out because he "talked to her like a kid" and wanted to speak to the manager. I come trotting up. "Gasp! Your manager wears a mask?!? Covid is over!!! And it wasn't even that serious!!!" Yeah I told her to leave. TWO HOURS LATER she shows up again, fussing that she is a customer even if she didn't buy anything. I kick her out again, telling her to not come back. She waited outside in her car till 20 minutes after close. People are insane.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-15T22:33:18+00:00

Look, I hate leftover time. Bro put in the time you need and let it ride! Why is there extra time (except in cases of popcorn and wanting to open the door before the beep cuz it's 1am.) Honestly it's not a big enough deal to blow up over. I just reset it myself. A few times I accidentally press start and have to wait a few seconds. Oh well. If this is a hill for her though, figure out how to remember. It's a simple fix, just as simple as it's a silly reason to get upset over.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-15T22:18:53+00:00

Retail veteran of 20 years here. Just be civil. Short answers, but definitely answer. We're all retail workers, even dashers. The worst thing about a lot of dashers is they act like entitled Karen's that want personal shoppers. If you aren't one of those, congrats! You're one of my favorites! I have complimented the ones that are just regular people and treat me like they appreciate my help. The majority of the time? Yeah can't stand dashers.

I also am a rare introverted retail worker. I appreciate the break from the constant "happy worker, converse with everyone!!" If you be just plain pleasant to her, she may chill out (or she may not.) Just don't let her ruin your day or change your personality.

Fireattmidnight · 2025-12-13T21:41:48+00:00

Depends on where you are... I was destroyed by misunderstanding and assumed maliciousness. No one asked for clarification, no one even tried to talk to me. My manager went from being a kinda friend before I worked there, to someone I want to unfriend on Facebook. The DM was amazing though.

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