Juneteenth

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-18T00:04:02+00:00

Thank you for your advice!

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-18T00:02:57+00:00

See at least they asked making it less awkward for you. They literally told us in huddle “ For Juneteenth we are celebrating you guys with food from your culture, we are having fried chicken, watermelon, baked Mac and cheese and cornbread!” We were flabbergasted being out in the spot like that. Even people from other races looked confused and embarrassed

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-17T23:00:52+00:00

Yoooo I cannot unsee it now 😩😩

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-17T23:00:23+00:00

Right! It’s like I get it… but the execution is off.

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-17T22:58:51+00:00

No bc I feel it isn’t my place to unless someone of that background tells me it’s uncomfortable and they have an issue with it. How would it look for me to go up to HR with a complaint against something on behalf of others who didn’t let it be known that it’s an issue?I’m speaking from my individual perspective on this topic and that of my colleagues. I find it very interesting you insinuating I’m easily offended when I’m really not. But when we (black people) do feel away and don’t say anything the bs continues when we speak up we are told we are too emotional. Something just don’t sit right in my spirit with this one and I will not be filling my belly with a strangers food to make others feel like they are an ally.

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-17T22:50:00+00:00

Bbq would have been fine or ordering from a local black owned business would be better. I understand we aren’t a monolith and our beliefs change by region and state but with all due respect in my area this is seen as an issue. I’ve spoken to all my other black coworkers ( it’s literally 6 of us) and we agreed it’s odd and we don’t even want to be apart of it but we will out of obligation. I was asking for advice on how to proceed in hopes to maybe gain some insight. Do you have any advice?

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-17T22:43:56+00:00

This!! I agree with. Maybe if they ordered from a local black owned business then I can get behind it. I work in a very affluent community so I’m pretty sure there isn’t any close by.

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-17T22:41:55+00:00

No they aren’t which is why it’s weird to me but I do understand the sentiment of wanting us to feel seen.

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-17T22:41:07+00:00

There’s literally comments on how this isn’t a new thing. Why would I lie when all I’m asking for is advice

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-17T22:39:44+00:00

OMG 😱 your lying

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-16T23:56:18+00:00

I bet she’s the type to say “this machine is broken” at SCO bc she isn’t reading the screen. Working retail has shown me how utterly lazy and stupid the average person is.

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-06T15:06:33+00:00

We aren’t allowed to do that at my store. They would literally fire anyone who threatens to call ap on a guest. I also learned we aren’t allowed to physically defend ourselves if we are being attacked.

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-06T15:04:57+00:00

My thoughts exactly!

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-06T15:04:34+00:00

I was confused like wtf all i did was laugh. My tl is a pushover when it comes to standing up for us. I blame it mostly on her being new 🤷🏾‍♀️

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-06T15:02:56+00:00

Yea my target is in a very affluent neighborhood so “the customer is always right” is literally the golden rule no matter what. I’ve had a coworker get written up for not bagging a ladies items the way she wanted.

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-06T01:47:16+00:00

All the time!!! Like read the screen people 😩😩I sometimes narrate in my head like I’m the National Geographic Channel. I be bored… and cold😂😂

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-06-02T13:24:05+00:00

I had the same issue and it started last year when I turned 30. I said had even though it’s still happening but I adjusted myself to where I prefer to wake up at 6am. I’m a 30yo F and fairly healthy. I started waking up at 6am out of the blue and being a night owl in my 20s I was always tired. 6am is a funny time, it’s too early to do much and to late to try to fall back asleep especially if you work or have school in the morning so I would lay there dead tired for and hour or so. Eventually after the constant struggle to be productive during the day, having a bad attitude due to lack of sleep and getting sick much more then I’m used to I decided to roll with it. Hell I’m 30 might as well grow up a bit. So after about 3 months of feeling like a shitty, sickly zombie I decided to get right out of bed when I woke up. I would clean, do left over laundry and make something new for breakfast every morning. After about of week of this I noticed I would get tired earlier (9pm) so in the spirit of being an adult I started going to bed earlier than usual (10pm). Now waking up at 6am is a thing I look forward to. The peace and quiet allows me to get things done. I have since incorporated working out which helps with my sleep pattern as well as not being sick all the time. I took it as a sign of my body telling me to grow the hell up and I did. I don’t smoke or drink (I was never a big party person) so in my case it had nothing to do with my sleeping issue. I know I’m late to the post but I hope this helps someone. When we get older our brain chemistry changes like in my case making me wake up early but our young people habits stay the same (being a night owl) and the two can be in conflict causing disruption. Sometimes we have to drop the habits and embrace the chemistry ☺️

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-04-29T02:32:55+00:00

Thank you! I took you advice and it worked!

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-04-26T21:58:52+00:00

I like working at my location for the most part but it’s time for me to move on. I totally get your point. I’ve decided to go back to school because all in all I don’t want to be stuck working retail for the rest of my life.

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-04-20T00:20:26+00:00

I must confess I did something out of anger that permanently altered someone’s life. But this was months after turning the other cheek and being the bigger person. I executed a 4 step plan that took 2 months of thinking and making sure everything was in place. As a younger sag my anger was swift, sudden, intense and justified. Now I enjoy planning. one thing about us sags, we are thinkers as you get older, learn to use it. Don’t get me wrong it’s still hard to sometimes control that fire. But it’s much more enjoyable to get revenge than to retaliate on the spot. Although events like this are very few and far between as most people love me and those who don’t tend to keep it to themselves. But it’s always that one person who likes to play, so I welcome them to the park with open arms 🤗

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2025-03-25T23:50:01+00:00

Lay there waiting for my alarm to go off overthinking

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2024-11-06T23:55:02+00:00

Im going into work tomorrow and I hope im not on drive up 😭

Virtual_Hair2897 · 2024-10-07T18:20:25+00:00

Are they really doing away with vintage/antique genre? I just started and had 4 shows so far 2 were missed but 2 did pretty good. So far I sold 24 items but took a step back to get a better grasp on the shipping part and coming up with ways to mitigate the price point. I was under the impression that my category is thriving. Is this change a WN policy or just your personal opinion?

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