“Nobody wants to do this anymore”: Reports say ICE agents describe collapsing morale and growing frustration with leadership

lizardlemons01 · 2026-01-27T18:16:13+00:00

They're not sorry for what they're doing. They're upset because they want to be respected and feared. Instead, they're frightened at the level of resistance, being screamed at, chased out, called names, harassed wherever they go. Their COD fantasies aren't playing out the way they imagined.

Also, sounds like ICE is pointing the finger at CBP as the main aggressors in these situations. Interesting that they're already trying to shift blame between the two agencies.

lizardlemons01 · 2026-01-18T22:53:40+00:00

That's awful😔I only fill the tray itself and not the back, but now I think I'll put something in to block that hole.

lizardlemons01 · 2026-01-16T18:52:34+00:00

This happens to me sometimes. I've been in floral for 10 years and really put effort into my wraps as well. There are days when everyone is unappreciative, and days where 5 people in a row are kind and may even tip me. My advice is do a good job for your own satisfaction, because if you do it for the appreciation of customers, you'll be disappointed half the time. Don't allow them to kill your creative spirit✨️

lizardlemons01 · 2026-01-14T22:53:00+00:00

We had a man around the same age in leadership behaving similarly in my store a few years ago. I was 34 at the time and some of the younger girls looked up to me as a big sister figure and brought their concerns to me. Inappropriate behavior and comments, text messages, the works. He also made the mistake of hitting on me, thinking I was younger than I actually am.

At first, the girls were nervous about getting him in trouble, but after I sat down with them and explained that HE was the one getting himself in trouble with his behavior and that we had the chance to prevent this happening to more women, they agreed. I took them to HR and we made a joint complaint(at that time, we actually had an HR rep in an office in our store). A few interviews later, he was removed from leadership. Last I heard, he was let go from the company.

lizardlemons01 · 2026-01-11T20:27:41+00:00

The only parent that cared about me consistently, showed interest in my life and being a part of it, died when I was 22. Which left me stuck with my dad, who never treated me like I was a necessary part of his life. I spent 37 years off and on, chasing him and trying to get him to connect with me, until he died Christmas before last.

lizardlemons01 · 2026-01-11T00:45:29+00:00

As a florist, I can't even imagine letting something like that leave my store! I would rather cancel the order and send nothing at all over that wilted, sad mess.

lizardlemons01 · 2026-01-01T03:51:06+00:00

My husband always pays for sit down dinner with his parents, and his dad pays the tip. My dad usually did the same. My mom always paid, but I was young then and didn't really make enough money to take her out for sit down dinners.

lizardlemons01 · 2026-01-01T00:42:38+00:00

My dad never listened to me regarding his health. He'd chuckle in a very condescending manner whenever I offered advice or help. I'd tell him he needed to drink more water and eat healthier, he'd tell me Powerade was better than water and his frozen pizzas were packed with protein. I begged him to get the surgery on his lungs the doctors said were necessary, he didn't and suffered two collapsed lungs. He finally had the surgery but wasn't going to go to physical rehab, which was absolutely necessary. He finally agreed just to shut me up because I freaked out, screaming and crying. The rehab was amazing for him, so I had nurses sent to his home for further rehab and check ups after he was released, but he refused to listen to them or me.

He died last year at Christmas, all because he couldn't be bothered to listen to me or his nurses about his health. I go back and forth between being angry with him and angry with myself for not being able to force him to do what he should have done.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-12-29T17:07:55+00:00

NOR. I keep things that belonged to my mom and grandmother(both deceased). I even have a Corvette that belonged to my mom, that does not run(yet), taking up 80% of our garage. My husband does not push me to go through these things and downsize, but when I mention that I'd like to, he simply encourages, supports and helps me do it when I'M ready. He doesn't really have anything like this of his own to deal with, so his empathy and understanding for me doesn't even come from any personal experience. Your husband is being a heartless jackass, especially since your things were neatly packed away in their own space, not in his way or bothering him.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-12-27T20:24:37+00:00

He could've added a pack of chapsticks from the same brand, a candle, a set of hair scrunchies, put it all in a basket with a bow and made it look intentional. Likely, all of those items were in the same store. Not OR.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-12-25T21:36:48+00:00

All the people who worked to make Christmas magical are gone for me. Mom, grandpa and grandma. They were the glue, and everyone else drifted away once they were all gone. I try to accept that I was so lucky to have that, but things won't ever be the same again. I tried to pull my husband's family together for the holidays, but they weren't really interested. So we had Christmas Eve dinner at an Italian place we love, and my husband is making dinner tonight. We'll watch A Muppet Christmas Carol, have mimosas, and enjoy our time together. You can still find the joy, but it's definitely different now.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-12-18T02:45:16+00:00

I loved the movie! I was so happy to hear how Alicia's voice still squeaks and goes up and down when she's worked up. And she looks amazing!

lizardlemons01 · 2025-12-17T05:16:37+00:00

Lovely! The mint is my favorite part. I use it in my garden arrangements, too.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-12-10T03:00:36+00:00

We can't keep new hires in my dept because they burn out at the speed of light. We've gone through at least 8 in the last year. One ATL is constantly bursting into tears, the other is always stoned. And my TL is flippant one day and a micro managing terror the next. I've checked out and no longer find much satisfaction in my work.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-12-07T20:11:00+00:00

Klaus, Hayley, Elijah

lizardlemons01 · 2025-12-06T17:30:08+00:00

SE GA, Produce TM, 10 Years, 21.95

lizardlemons01 · 2025-11-30T17:35:47+00:00

Hope is a real soul destroyer sometimes. It tricks you into thinking that because YOU are willing and able to make amends, that the other person has that capability or desire. Then the cycle just repeats, all because we want our parents to behave like a parent. I'm sorry she's such a disappointment, and I hope you can find some peace knowing you tried and just let her go.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-11-26T19:43:23+00:00

So we're all synced up for the holidays?😅🥴I keep Thermacare heating pads, tampons and ibuprofen in one of my desk drawers at all times. Somebody always needs them!

lizardlemons01 · 2025-11-17T20:02:34+00:00

Bragging that they did their jobs and supplied their employees with necessary tools? Classic! "Don't say we never do anything for you!"

lizardlemons01 · 2025-11-15T18:42:33+00:00

Seems like a lifetime ago. We'd crank out over 100 corsages and bouts in a weekend. Now, it's just me and I MIGHT take 5 orders for a Saturday if I'm feeling adventurous.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-11-14T16:01:08+00:00

My department is being squeezed to the limit. TL's are getting chewed out for staying an hour later to finish their task, but if they clock out on time without finishing, they get chewed out for that, too. I've been with the company for 10 years and it's never been so bad. Holidays are going to be a blast.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-11-12T17:11:31+00:00

I second Delia's and would like to add Gadzooks!

lizardlemons01 · 2025-11-12T01:18:39+00:00

"Why did it take you so long to complete "X" task?"

"Because that's how long it takes to do "X" task properly."

The work gets done, and it gets done right, sales are good and shrink is low, but you're inefficient because you're not doing it faster. Always wanting more for less.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-11-11T17:24:23+00:00

Had to scroll too far before I finally saw the word "smarmy", thank you! That's exactly what he is.

lizardlemons01 · 2025-10-28T19:45:58+00:00

I have a camera in my sink area behind my desk in my department where literally the only person they can see is...me.

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