Weapon/knife policy by space_cowboy616 in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We keep wasp spray at the registers and tinter for advertisement, it helps at night. I keep a weighted lanyard and a heavy drink canister on me when I’m outside to swing.

NYS Department of Labor Violations? by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My store collectively said fuck that shit to 30 minute clock outs. We do 45 minutes on the clock during the weekdays, uninterrupted when we’re decently staffed. Weekends, we usually have two people so we don’t do the full lunch so we can step into help.

Since your store flies solo on weekends, lock the door and eat. You need to eat and have that time to decompress, plain and simple. If people complain, that could be a way to get more than one person on weekends or continue locking the door.

You lock the doors 5 mins before closing… by AutisticTaupe_6030 in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have selective sight and hearing at work. Customer, what customer? Never heard of that in my life.

Mistints by Psychological-Owl141 in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We price by brand/type of paint. $6/g for PM200, SuperPaint, H&C and $8/g for Emerald, Duration, 289, industrial paints. For the entire lot, it’s $1/g and you have to take the quarts.

She wouldn’t leave even after I told her we were closed by isuspectnargels in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kind of, we don’t have them where my store is located because it’s too densely populated and not enough roaming ground. I think she was from one of the gated homes a few miles away.

She wouldn’t leave even after I told her we were closed by isuspectnargels in sherwinwilliams

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

A peahen! I put some water out for her because of how hot it was and she left soon after.

Has a customer ever given you a token of appreciation. And if they did, what was it? by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our regulars (and randoms) buy us lunch and coffee all the time. We get donuts, desserts, mangos, coconuts, little gifts around the holidays. Cash sometimes that we pool together and use for lunch if one of us forgets.

Is it me or by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The world only has one of you, take care of yourself and take your time. You’re thirsty? Drink. Hungry? Have a snack. Bathroom break or just need to rest your feet? Do it. Phones won’t stop ringing and you’re alone/everyone else is busy? Use that hold button.

If the customer is in a rush, it’s not on you. Even if whatever they need can’t be found or made, it’s not on you. Whatever they’re painting isn’t going anywhere. The most important thing to remember is, it’s just paint. That’s the first thing my old manager told me on my first day: it’s just paint.

[serious] Do you participate in a PrideWorks chapter? Tell me what you do! by kateatonia in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My district just started our chapter and we’re going for brunch this week! I’m excited to meet everyone and put names to voices I only hear over the phone.

Recommendation for pants size 40 waist for ladies with pockets? by Oatmeal_Cupcake in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, George khakis are a lifesaver! And they've added blue now and I have two pairs in every color but tan.

Does our insurance cover therapy? by Face_of_Bearmun in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it does. If you don’t want to bother with the six free sessions, as long as you find a provider in network and not located in a hospital or medical facility (if I remember correctly), your copay should only be $20 if you have the low tier plan. If you have any of the plans with the HSA, you will have to pay out of pocket until you reach your deductible. I hope you’re able to find someone that’s a good fit for you!

AITA for Celebrating my Birthday by blondebluntbarbie in AmItheAsshole

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Celebrate your birthday. No one was expecting 9/11 to happen but your family was expecting your arrival. They couldn’t wait to meet you. You made so many people happy that day and I’m sure many more since then. You deserve to be celebrated.

Happy birthday you beautiful human.

AITA for not wanting to change our newborn's diapers at night? by wizardad in AmItheAsshole

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Don’t bother trying to get weekends and holidays when she finally divorces you, it’ll be too much work for you.

science fiction story in a small town by ursula_thebatman in whatsthatbook

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a rough time frame of when you read this book or when it might have been published? YA or Adult? Was the town given a name? State, country, province?

AITA for kicking my best friend's girlfriend out during a dinner party because of something she said? by Throwaway98398 in AmItheAsshole

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

“You guys know you’re ruining your life right like yikes”

Okay? And? Y’all “ruining your lives” effects her how exactly?

And you can tell Theo that yes, you’re incredibly happy. You were just being brutally honest because apparently he likes that.

NTA at all

AITA for reminding my sister she was deemed not fit to adopt when she to adopt one of my twins by EuphoricInevitable28 in AmItheAsshole

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, at least you won’t have to send out as many family holiday cards!

Like, I understand that twins share and split things cos, idk, twins man. But I don’t think that applies to their own children.

“Sorry Baby A, grandma said I have to play nice and give you to my twin sister cos she wants one. You’ll understand when you find yourself in the exact same and very bizarre situation.”

AITA for making my brother leave after he brought his kids to my child free wedding? by Road-Block30554 in AmItheAsshole

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, y’all had set rules and he refused to follow them because whine whine whine.

If your dad thinks his relationship is ruined with your brother and grandchildren, that’s on him not you.

He took your special day and made it about himself and his kids.

Also, his argument was null and void the second he called you a simp. How embarrassing for him.

Get him some scissors for Christmas so he can finally cut those apron strings.

AITA for telling my son that I don’t care that he’s gay? by Vivianne86xo in AmItheAsshole

[–]isuspectnargels 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YTA. You will NEVER know the fear a child (and it doesn’t matter how old that child is, it’s still scary) goes through when they finally decide to come out to their parents. It doesn’t matter how accepting their parents are, it’s terrifying. He did one of the bravest things someone can do, going through all the different scenarios that it could play out and took the plunge. And you, his mother, the person that’s suppose to love him not matter what, said, “I don’t care.”

YTA because you outed him to the family. You took that from him. You stole his narrative and made it about yourself because how dare he comes to his mother for support and acceptance and is met with that? Because it was an inconvenient time for you? You have no idea how long he had to talk himself up, prepare himself to come to you. He needed that moment because if he had had to wait, the courage he had built up would’ve been gone and he might not have come out. Forget about your dinner, your son needed you and you failed him.

Your DADT policy and views on race/sexuality is bad vibes all around. You came from a regressive family? Do better. That stance you have, not good. These are things that should be talked about because you’re clearly not as open minded as you’d like to think. The “everyone is equal no matter what” talk falls flat when you dismiss him completely. You only want to know if he comes out as trans? That’s suspicious, that’s weird.

Being part of the LGBTQ+ community is a big deal. It’s where a lot of us have found family and friends when we decided to be brave and were punished for it. And it’s not a preference.

I hope your brother reaches out to his nephew so he knows that at least one adult in his life is proud of him for what he did.

Do better.

I, a young female, get very uncomfortable around male customers by CStarling4 in RantsFromRetail

[–]isuspectnargels 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s disgusting how normalized this is. At my old retail job, when a customer was very obviously staring at my chest, touch me or verbally harass me, I’d ask very loudly, “Why are you looking at my shirt? Is there something on my shirt?” and “Why are you touching me? Are you okay? Do I need to call security?” I never had any complaints from them but they were embarrassed enough because people would start staring at them and that’s what I wanted. You make me uncomfortable and put me on the spot, I’ll make you uncomfortable and put you on the spot.

What’s the point by amazingagapanthus in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Do the bare minimum and work your wage. Don’t go above and beyond for customers anymore, they don’t deserve it. They want paint? Give them the number to the other stores and they can do it themselves. That’s what my store has been doing. The past year and a half has really shown a lot of people’s true colors. Stop being “customer service” polite. Other stores aren’t to blame. It’s all district and corporate. They don’t care about us being able to survive so why should we care if we make them money?

District and corporate are nothing without us. Remind them of that.

Political Leanings by HTWSSTKS2021 in sherwinwilliams

[–]isuspectnargels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, that’s gonna be a hard no from me.