I worked in retail from the time I was 17 to 27 until I graduated and got my first corporate job. I’ve climbed the corporate latter ever since. I know retail can really suck, but I miss it.
I can’t stand the backstabbing, the ridiculous corporate asskissing and game playing, the asshole client, the micromanagement. People constantly pinging me to ask where things are that I haven’t even had time to touch. Boss calling outside of meeting times to check in. Back to back pointless meetings all day long. WFH makes it bearable but only slightly at least I get to cuddle my pets and poo in my own toilet.
Expectation to work on the weekends and be available at 9-11 p.m. – this is how long my boss spends online. She has no life outside of work. She has no boyfriend, no pets, no hobbies that I know of. Sometimes me getting up to pee or make lunch is an issue.
I work more than I ever have in office tbqh and sometimes I think about working in a local bookstore or plant shop for 15 bucks an hour. I think I might honestly be happier.
Working is miserable