In this episode of the Need Not Apply podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss their experiences in retail, sharing humorous and frustrating stories about entitled customers, the challenges of customer service, and the dynamics of working in retail management. They explore the impact of customer interactions on employees and the importance of maintaining professionalism in difficult situations. The conversation also touches on the challenges of coupon policies and the absurdity of some customer demands, all while keeping a light-hearted tone.

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This week's tales:

• Story 1: When you are smarter than a lawyer, but only work retail.
• Story 2: "YOU GUYS HAVE CRIPPLED ME FOR THE REST OF MY F****** LIFE!"

• Story 3: Karma Hits Entitled Kevin
• Story 4: Retail Hell

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges

02:32 Daylight Savings and Its Effects

07:51 Retail Tales: Customer Entitlement

14:11 The Struggles of Retail Workers

24:01 Unexpected Apologies and Human Connections

29:37 Turning Bad Interactions Around

34:10 The Struggles of Customer Service

38:07 Entitled Customers: The Kevin Chronicles

45:50 Retail Hell: The Coupon Confrontation

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In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss current events, including the passing of Gene Hackman a Hollywood legend, and delve into the implications of AI in the workplace. They explore the challenges of navigating workplace boundaries through a cautionary tale about a young daycare worker facing inappropriate advances from a parent. The conversation shifts to addressing sexist workplace traditions, highlighting the need for change and awareness in professional environments. In this episode, the hosts delve into various workplace scenarios, discussing the complexities of workplace traditions, management dynamics, and the challenges faced by employees in demanding environments. They explore a controversial cake incident that raises questions about sexism and sensitivity, the struggles of working in a chaotic startup, and the importance of effective management and HR support. The conversation emphasizes the need for employees to advocate for themselves and seek fair compensation for their work, especially in high-pressure situations.

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Story 1: AIO: I feel like a Dad a the daycare I work at is hitting on me (20f) : r/AmIOverreacting

Story 2: AITA for calling out a sexist tradition at my work when everyone thought I was overreacting? : r/AmItheAsshole

Story 3: May have overreacted at work today.... tell me if I did! : r/AskReddit
Story 4: Am I overreacting or am I being abused at work? : r/jobs

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Current Events

02:56 AI in the Workplace: Opportunities and Concerns

05:48 Navigating Workplace Boundaries: A Cautionary Tale

11:02 Addressing Workplace Traditions: A Call for Change

35:43 The Cake Incident: A Discussion on Workplace Traditions and Sensitivity

39:29 Navigating Workplace Dynamics: The Role of Management

40:00 The Struggles of a Startup: Overwhelmed and Understaffed

44:40 The Importance of Effective Management: Understanding Team Dynamics

48:03 HR's Role: Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace

57:01 Overworked and Underappreciated: A New Job Experience

01:03:04 Finding Balance: Advocating for Fair Compensation

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In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss various topics ranging from animal welfare and the impact of social media on wildlife to their personal experiences in the service industry. They share stories about customer interactions, the challenges of bartending, and the importance of adhering to alcohol regulations. The conversation highlights the emotional toll of working in service roles and the complexities of customer behavior, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging tone.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:13 The Sad Story of Peanut the Squirrel

07:30 Transition to Service Industry Experiences

07:54 Gary's Pizza Experience

10:41 Gina's Restaurant Journey

13:51 Rude Customer Stories

19:24 Embarrassing Server Moments

24:21 Embarrassing Moments in Service

26:11 Cutting Off Customers: A Bartender's Dilemma

27:01 Facing the Hells Angels: A Test of Leadership

32:11 Unexpected Chaos: Smash and Grab Stories

37:24 Natural Disasters: Tornadoes and Earthquakes

40:13 Serving Alcohol: The Importance of Checking IDs

44:51 Distractions of the Week: News and Podcasts

This week's tales:

Story 1: Last night I had one of the rudest and most entitled customers I’ve had in a long time : r/Waiters (reddit.com)

Story 2:I got an embarrassing story for y’all about dropping stuff, feel free to reply with any of yours. : r/Waiters (reddit.com)

Story 3:What's your scariest/funniest cutting off tale? Here's mine. : r/bartenders (reddit.com)

Story 4: Angry ID Family : r/Waiters (reddit.com)

Keywords

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