Coworkers From Hell: A Tale About Turkey and Holds

Hi everyone, it's Luna.

I have a short and funny Turkey story for you. However, first I'd like to answer some questions I read in your comments.

First, our store is supposed to have ten employees, and right now we're running on seven. Two of which can only work one shift per month. That puts all the pressure on Angel, Assistant Manager, and me to get everything done. There's only one associate that works more than 4 hours a week, and that's Sweetheart. She's a good friend of mine. Turkey is useless, but we can't let her go until we find a replacement for her.

When I reported the incident to Angel, she asked me if I wanted to file for sexual harassment. I said no, only because it means I have to take a leave of absence for a few days while corporate comes in and investigates. I can't afford that, and the store really needs me. I didn't file an injury report. It wasn't serious enough in my opinion.

I also do not want to go above Angel's head to the DM. That lady scares me. Besides, DM is aware of the situation.

Angel knows how bad Turkey is. She is tightening the rules now. If Turkey continues to break them, she won't last until Black Friday.

On with the story!

Yesterday I worked another closing shift with Turkey. Turkey is, well, bird-like. She is attracted to shiny things. She must spend $100 every month on cheap costume jewelry at our store. She also "steals" coworkers' items. Say I buy a necklace. Next day Turkey buys the same one. I try on a shirt and plan on buying it my next shift? Turkey buys it out from under me, even though I'm three sizes smaller than her. She stretches it to the bursting point and then struts around saying how she's my size.

Yesterday was no exception. Turkey saw a bright blue outfit that a customer tried on. She HAD to have it, so she put it behind the counter. This is a HUGE no-no. We are not allowed to put anything on hold for ourselves. If we want something, we either buy it right away or hope it's still in when we come in next. If not, we can always order it from the warehouse or another store. We have to keep merchandise out for customers - they pay full price, we get a discount, ergo it's better for the company if a non-employee makes the purchase.

Anyway, Turkey put it behind the counter, but it was still up on a rack for anyone to see. Another customer comes in looking for the outfit, and sees the one Turkey put away.

Custy: Oh, is that the 2X? Can I try it on, please?

Turkey: No, it's mine. I'm saving it for me.

Me: But if you want it, you can certainly have it.

Turkey: NO! It's MINE, LUNA!

Me: I'm sorry, ma'am. Associates aren't actually allowed to put anything on hold, so of course you can try it on. (I start to hand over the outfit.)

Custy: I don't want to cause a fuss-

Turkey GRABS the outfit out of the customer's hands and turns to me.

Turkey: How DARE you give her my clothes?! I'm SO reporting you for stealing!

All in all, I managed to get the customer another outfit while Turkey actually reported me to Loss Prevention. I told her to go ahead, and if they actually took her seriously I'd quit right there.

From what I heard, they laughed at her and asked if she was joking.

Then today there was a note on the counter for everyone to see, from Angel:

"There are to be no holds for any reason, at any time. This is grounds for immediate termination. If I see or even hear of this from anyone, the offending party will be fired immediately. See me with any questions."

YAY!! Turkey can't go for two days without stashing things to buy later. Hopefully this is the last straw!

--Luna

 

 

Comments

[Sales Agent Guy]

This so reminds me of Mr. Lazy, who would blatantly violate the rules yet never got an eyebrow batted at him. One such violation was when he rang himself up for a few things so he could use my discount card. That is an absolute NO NO!

You must ALWAYS have another employee ring you up, NEVER by yourself. That would've been grounds for termination right there

[Crazy Cashier]

Well I would think if it was two sizes too small that'd be quite uncomfortable for her and the shirt won't last long either. (if you'd lucky it'd rip on her in public ) Just for giggles I'd say try on the most atrocious outfit you can find ,act like you really like it and see if she buys it .

[Crazy Cashier]

*three sizes , sorry

[Spritzy]

Is her heart three sizes too small also?

I agree with CrazyCashier on seeing if she'll buy some redonkulous outfit just cause you say you like it.

[The Last Archimedean]

Let us know when she's canned. We can all celebrate.

[Skittles]

Better yet if you can get CrazyCashier's idea to work and snap a photo cause she "looks great in it", whether or not you share it with anyone, could always be used for a quick laugh.

[Fortune Cookie]

Hah, yes, I love Crazy Cashier's idea :)

And I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for some firing action ;)

[Mollywobbles]

I dunno, people like this usually abide by the rules just long enough for said rules to be forgotten/laxed off on, then go right back to doing it.

I second CrazyCashier's and Skittles's ideas, get her into something hideous and three sizes too small and convince her that "You look SO fabulous in that, I HAVE to get a picture of you, girl!" and blur her face and post it here. Lulz will be had all around.

[Finder Queen]

My only concern is for you. Make SURE any time you leave from behind the counter that it's empty so SHE can't say you're the one breaking the rules.
It's happened more than once at places I've worked where another gets into the til after another person assumed main control (be it for closing or whatever shift) and tried to fuck it up to get that person in trouble.
I've had this happen to me once but little did the dumb bitch realize is, even if another has main control, you still had to use your own numbers on the till to do sales or anything so of course she got caught with her hand in the cookie jar so to speak.

So just make sure on shifts with her you're being extra careful.

[Ted the Flayer]

At my wal-mart, there was a retarded guy working in pets. He wasn't a charming, Forrest Gump retard though. Oh no, he was the "40 years old throwing screaming temper tantrums" kind of retard. He was always trying to make use hold things for him to buy, he was always shopping on the clock, and he would throw fits and DEMAND that we find the items he hid around the store (and didn't tell anyone he did) if he couldn't find them. He got fired eventually for sexually harassing a teenaged girl...