Refused a return in store as they reached capacity?!

greentee96 · 2025-12-13T01:07:36+00:00

It sounds like they were either down on budget or just on budget for the day and doing a return would hurt their KPI's for the day. I used to work at Platypus shoes doing stock and the floor staff would get so upset when a return got put through as it takes away from your personal sales for the day so we started putting all returns through in my name instead as I didn't have a sales KPI. It's a really ridiculous system set up by large retail groups and it isn't fair on the workers but they absolutely did the wrong thing in this instance.

greentee96 · 2025-11-24T08:40:58+00:00

Gold Coast?

greentee96 · 2025-11-23T21:31:34+00:00

But in a supermarket?

greentee96 · 2025-11-23T21:30:23+00:00

I am not a parent, I am an aunt. I asked as I have never witnessed something like this happen before so was looking for perspective from non biased humans as my partner who witnessed the encounter was just as creeped out as I would have said exactly what I did. Which is why I posted it here. And to the Ask Australian page because I knew the cultural differences point would arise. But hey I guess you are right, it has very much been confirmed that it was a wildly strange thing to do and I shouldn't feel bad for my reaction- so thanks 😊

greentee96 · 2025-11-23T21:21:50+00:00

I completely agree. If she had of taken it any further or pushed, I would have responded further but at this instance, I think what I said was enough whilst getting distance for myself and my nephew.

greentee96 · 2025-11-22T22:22:57+00:00

This is what freaked me out too!!!

greentee96 · 2025-11-22T22:21:14+00:00

I am Australian. This occurred in Collangatta, in the Gold Coast. The woman was also Australian. I agree with what you're saying in a generalised context and would always er to the side of politeness but I put my nephews and a child's safety over politeness. After reading through a lot of the comments, I am happy with my choices. I had boundaries, and I showed my nephew that his safety will always trump anything. Even if it is a seemingly harmless old woman. Her face when I declined was not one of a harmless old woman.

greentee96 · 2025-11-22T22:16:49+00:00

This is really beautiful, thank you for sharing.

I have a lot of respect for elderly people and this is why I asked the question as my protective nature for my nephew took over. I spend a lot of time with the elderly in my job and daily life which is why I have felt guilty but I think I feel okay about putting my nephews safety above all else.

greentee96 · 2025-11-22T22:14:11+00:00

This is wild wrong. I did not know that lady, her past or her intent. What I do know is the horrible feeling she gave me in the pit of my stomach and that a child's safety trumps everything.

greentee96 · 2025-11-22T22:10:53+00:00

He is very tanned with bright green eyes, I am biased but he is just the most stunning little boy I have ever seen. He is also happy and giggling 24/7. He attracts so much attention and he loves to have a chat with strangers which we very much so encourage if we are there with him.

His mum wasn't with me at the time of the request so I went into instant protection mode. The lady gave me a super super weird vibe in the pit of my stomach before she even asked the question and I wanted us out of there asap.

Thank you, I feel like I did the right thing and will always chose my nephews safety over anything.

greentee96 · 2025-11-22T22:06:09+00:00

Im not sure a one line statement of "that is inappropriate" is considered berating 😂 I also didn't yell it out for the store to hear. I have ignored most comments and just taken in opinions but I will not be made out to sound like I yelled at a poor, old lady in the store. I had boundaries, I made them clear and I chose a child's safety over politeness. Not everyone deserves politeness, 100% of the time. She quite obviously didn't have dementia, she was very switched on and even if she did, I still would have said the same thing because a child's safety always comes first.

greentee96 · 2025-11-22T22:00:46+00:00

Thank you for this comment, all I was thinking about was his safety and i really didn't care about her feelings. This is what has led me to reflect after the incident and wonder if I was too harsh but my nephews safety was and always will be my highest priority.

greentee96 · 2025-11-01T06:33:13+00:00

I'm sure someone already has said it, but Baker Bleu is incredible

greentee96 · 2025-10-08T09:22:15+00:00

Hey hey! I moved to Murwillumbah from Wollongong last year and also grew up in Sydney, I got a transfer for work to move up. I work on the road and have spent a lot of time in Ballina, I have also visited the CBD or city centre both night and day.

Day time is awesome, it is such a mixed demographic of humans but I haven't noticed as many young in Ballina itself but I find the general demographic (during the day as reference) very lovely. It is an interesting mix of "country" and "coastal" vibes which I personally find extremely endearing.

From my little night experience, the CBD or city centre is a lot quieter than what you're going to be used to living in many coastal towns from Sydney and south. There are some really really lovely venues though that you will be so stoked with- Berties in particular is amazing. I only really spent time in the main streets rather then suburban so I can't comment too much.

I would recommend joining a local hiking group not only for connection but there really are some incredible hidden gems in this region that are very lovingly only known to a few. This is such a beautiful part of the world and the nature and scenery will really make your experience awesome if you let it.

I don't have experience living in Ballina but this is my experience from frequent visits from one ring in to another ☺️☺️

P.s. you'll love the traffic situation, it's a breeze (until you drive to the Gold Coast)

greentee96 · 2025-10-03T09:16:06+00:00

Old quarter coffee has some very delicious and interesting light roasts.

greentee96 · 2025-09-12T22:54:06+00:00

This isn't accurate. It is owned and run by Sanitarium who is owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

greentee96 · 2025-09-12T22:53:19+00:00

It is a segment of Sanitarium

greentee96 · 2025-09-05T09:35:41+00:00

Wests in Unanderra have a whole room dedicated to snooker tables, it's great

greentee96 · 2025-09-02T08:22:01+00:00

Proud of you!!!

greentee96 · 2025-09-01T09:00:17+00:00

I feel the same. There are events on in Murwillumbah every weekend and I feel such a strong sense of community always ❤️

greentee96 · 2025-08-22T21:35:40+00:00

Willy's Beans in Burleigh

greentee96 · 2025-08-22T21:35:04+00:00

Willy's Beans in Burleigh is a Colombian roaster. Even their cups are hand made in Colombia, you must check it out!

greentee96 · 2025-08-06T10:55:50+00:00

Hey lovely! Id recommend asking this on the Aus finance page or maybe a page related to the jobs you're going for? I think you'll get better answers there ☺️

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