My biggest pet peeves as a retail cashier.

1: Customers who watch your constant every move scanning and watch the transaction monitor like a hawk. It drives me crazy and makes me feel anxious, as if they’re just WAITING for me to make a mistake or something.

2: Customers who fuss over digital coupons. I completely understand if somebody wants a discount on something they were supposed to get it on, but don’t be such an ass about it, cashiers have NOTHING to do with whatever issue you have. We can try to fix it or call somebody over, but why get mad at us? Why blame us?

3: Old people. I’m sorry, but I rarely ever get a respectful old customer when i’m working. They are demanding, entitled, and snobby, and it makes it difficult to “respect your elders” when they don’t even bother to respect me.

4: “I forgot my wallet/money.” It drives me insane, but I understand people make mistakes. But when I have a line of people who barely have the patience to wait, it is very upsetting.

5: Customers who have a big ass order and refuse bag helping. It’s selfish, i’m sorry. If there’s no people in line and it’s a chill day idc, but if it’s busy and there’s people waiting, it’s frustrating, it makes ME look like the bad guy because i’m just standing around while you bag a $200-$500 order.

6: Customers who want to buy bags AFTER the transaction is paid. Did your tiny brain cells not formulate that plan DURING the transaction? Now I have to do a second transaction and count bags.

7: Customers who get bitchy when you offer assistance. Why are you getting mad at me for offering bagging help? Or asking if you had a store card for discounts. I’m literally trying to help you.

8: “You look bored/lonely!” I hope your death is painful and miserable.

9: Scammers. I had this issue recently where an Indian guy came to my register 3 times with a million coupons and products, and only paid with gift cards. You are pathetic and manipulative for taking advantage of tired workers who just want to have a good shift.

I’ll probably do a part two, but that’s all I have right now. I can’t wait to get out of the retail world, it’s so utterly draining and frustrating. I’m a goddamn human with feelings, not a robot, not a dog, not a slave.