What Happened? :(

Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 83

I don't know about everyone else, but when I first started my retail career with Revy, I really liked the place! I used to enjoy going to work, and I never thought I could see myself becoming one of those disgruntled employees who bitches all the time...and yet, 8 years later here I am Sad

I don't know if it's unreasonable of me to so bitter about the place, or if it's justified. I'm leaning toward it being ok, because I know so many others that have been climbing the same downward slope in the past couple years.

The thing is, I don't want it to suck! I genuinely care about the people I work closely with and I go in there each day with the intention of working hard and helping out the customers and all that great retail stuff, but by my first coffee break I'm feeling completely disillusioned. I try to keep my pace up, but there's no joy in it. I guess it's just not the job for me anymore. I think it really was though, at one time. Of course, it used to be more than a job. It was almost like it's own little community...led by one of the most humble, sincere and caring people that I'm sure I'll ever have the pleasure of knowing. And a decent crop of mod's under him too; ones who'd defend us when a customer was being unreasonable, or send us outside for an extra smoke break when they saw that we were getting upset about something. Well, maybe they didn't all do that, but they all certainly did care. (Not to knock some of the current ones, who are pretty great despite all the bullshit that goes on.)

Back in the day we were hired for who we were and we were appreciated for who we were. That little bit of personal recognition was enough to inspire us to at least get the job done well, and still be able to have a little fun on the side without worrying about getting in shit for it.

Now the emphasis seems to all be on what we are, and how much we can accomplish in how much time for how little amount of money, and everyone is frustrated all the time - except maybe a handful of newbies, who's eyes light up at the sight of a free bag of popcorn and a bonus donut once in a while.

I suppose, as with all effects of corporate growth, the change of feelings is just something to be expected. But it sucks, and I'm a little sad, because it didn't used to. I miss the old days, and the old people, and the even the old customers, most of whom actually liked us backed then.

I even miss hearing Chicago on the radio every day at approx. 9am and 4:10pm:

"Everybody needs a little time away...I heard her say...from each-uh-other".

Come on, everybody! Get those lighters out and sing along!

Well, this rant sure turned out more mellow-dramatic than I had expected, but I do feel a little better. Very Happy

thanks for reading!

Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 41 Location: BC

i couldnt have said it better myself Smile

Joined: 04 Jul 2003 Posts: 64 Location: Canada

Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 83

Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 52 Location: Yellow Brick Road

Have found that yes the culture has changed since 97 here in wpg as was said things at first seemed like we really cared now it is just seems to be fluff and not real service.To hard to bring in what we can sell and no respect of what we know after all Ive been in this game, longer than my zone i know what i can sell. Also what people are asking for on the floor how would he never on it serving customers

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