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What are functions that are not a part of your job that common wisdom would make people expect are a part of it? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (8 children)

I work retail. Contrary to popular belief, I DO NOT always know whether a particular item is in stock or not, unless I consult the computer. I do not have the exact price of every item committed to memory. I don’t even know the expiration date of every single coupon. Some customers think I suck at my job, but I haven’t gotten any complaints from the people who pay me, so…

[–] TheHotze 2 points 3 months ago

Doubly so if you just got back from time off or helping another store.

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