Last year I worked for a beauty supply store. I really wanted it to work out, but the manager was a psychopath. She made a bunch of racist, and transphobic comments, and bragged about abusing her pets. I was considering whether or not to go to the DM, who was only a couple of weeks from leaving the company.
One day the manager got mad about how some dye bowls were stacked, and started chucking them at me, and another employee, hitting us both. That was the last straw for me. I got the DM's email address from a co-worker, and quit immediately.
I had a call with the DM, and explained to her everything that happened. She listened to me, but never gave me a plan of action. I told her I just wanted her to know the truth, so that my future with the company wasn't ruined.
Recently I went into this store in a different location, and asked if they were hiring. The woman working told me they were, and the store actually didn't have any employees whatsoever. Huge red flag, but I'm an optimist. She asked if I worked for this company before, and I told her what happened. She said the manager more than likely put me under non-rehireable due to quitting without notice.
I put in my application anyways, but I think she must be right, as I haven't heard anything back. I have a ton of experience in retail, salons, and management, so I know that I'm not unqualified. The worst part is that I can't even get in touch with anyone to explain why I quit without notice since the store doesn't have a manager.