I was shocked to read some of these submissions!
“I worked as a guest services supervisor at a mall in LA.
We shared a kiosk with security.
A lot of people had sex in their cars in the parking structure.
We saw a lot on those cameras.”
“I used to work at a Victoria’s Secret PINK store.
Nina, Illinois
3.
“I worked at Abercrombie in the fall of 2005 during my freshman year of college.
I obviously fell for this being young and impressionable.”
“I worked at Nordstrom in the mall, and I had to go to the bathroom.
The employees, unfortunately, didn’t have a designated bathroom.
So, walking into the public bathroom, I thought, do my business and be on my way…
The stalls in the bathroom have indicators to let someone know if they’re occupied.
The stall I was about to walk into read ‘unoccupied.’
I immediately turn around and leave the restroom entirely, wishing I could bleach my memories.”
Josh, Chicago
5.
“Back in the 1990s, I worked at a mall kiosk store famous for engraving and glass etching.
At the time, I was the manager.
And, as manager, I was salaried, so I wasn’t even doing overtime.
After four months of this, I was burnt out.
I set the alarm, threw the keys onto the center counter, and left.
I would NOT recommend it.”
parryboucher
6.
“Retail store employee here.
Nothing is ever really on sale.
Or rather, the ‘original price’ on it was never meant to be sold at that price.
Also, not everyone is allowed to use the cash register at any time.
When theres a long line, and you see me folding clothes, dont yell at me about it.
I cant walk up and randomly decide to open another register unless I wanna get fired.”
Eden, Canada
7.
“I worked at a Claire’s store in the mall just last year.
Two people could not comfortably be in the backroom at the same time.
It was definitely a health hazard but there was nothing we could do about it.”
e4cee38829
8.
They use the SKU code on the jeans to look up the value.”
“Shoplifting has always been an issue its nothing new.
Most stores have a policy prohibiting sales staff from doing anything other than attempting to deter theft.
This seems to make many customers angry, as though this is a sign of the downfall of society.
Also, ALWAYS WASH NEW CLOTHES BEFORE WEARING!
jbdnco
10.
“Sometimes the music that plays in stores at the mall is strategic.
The louder the music is played, the more customers the store will bring in.
When customers enjoy the music, they shop longer.
The longer they shop, the more items theyll purchase.
Ive seen it happen too often while working at a clothing store at my local mall.
Whether he was opening or closing, Id watch people flock into our store like crazy during his shifts.
I thought it was genius.”
“A lot of the cameras are fake.
Just used to deter bad behavior.”
ellene8
12.
Everything is owned by the bank that is liquidating the assets of the business.
Everything that was able to be sold to the public had a price tag slapped on it also.
Beth
13.
“I worked for the mall itself, customer service.
We worked closely with maintenance, housekeeping, and security.
I would see mice from time to time when closing up the mall.
Housekeeping said it’s good to see mice, but you should worry when you don’t see mice.
It means rats!”
Anything under $50, if it has no distinguishable features (envelope, specific damage, etc.)
Anything $50 and up gets held for a month and then donated.
Finally, you’d be surprised how many people die at the mall.
leahm491b1c910
14.
“I worked for Abercrombie and Fitch in the early 2000s.
Employees werent allowed to wear black at all, or theyd be sent home.
Apparently, black was too formal for the brand.
This was all to give the jeans that perfect wrinkled, worn look.”
“I worked at Boscovs in the shoe department.
