The Retail Warzone
By The Retail Warzone
The Retail WarzoneOct 12, 2023
Exit Interview
Tonight a Dollar Tree survivor shares their truth
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Our Christmas Song:
▶️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
//Recommended videos:
▶️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8
▶️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI
▶️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc
▶️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE
//Let’s Connect:
👉 All of our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone
👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWarzone
👉 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretailwarzone
👉 Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com
A Heart to Heart Talk
#tiktok #chat #podcast Tonight it’s time for a heart to heart… Sources for tonight: https://www.foxnews.com/us/perfect-dad-killed-suspected-cold-blooded-cvs-shoplifter-bet-aint-talking-no-more https://www.witn.com/2023/05/29/report-store-manager-killed-goldsboro-armed-robbery-was-air-force-veteran/ https://nypost.com/2023/08/30/san-francisco-store-clerk-dies-after-being-beaten-with-baseball-bat-by-thief-stealing-beer/ https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/murder-suicide-miami-gardens-shopping-center-police/3120488/ https://www.fox9.com/news/oreillys-store-worker-charged-with-murder-after-fighting-suspected-shoplifter https://news.yahoo.com/grocery-store-worker-sent-bomb-210007439.html https://www.the-sun.com/news/9187740/retail-ceos-warn-of-shoplifting-epidemic-after-losses/ https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/large-crowds-of-juveniles-loot-multiple-stores-in-center-city-police-say/3654732/ https://www.the-sun.com/news/9148713/retail-chains-tiktok-videos-shoplifting-warning-employees/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-continues-reign-terror-tiktoker-mizzy-faces-internet-s-wrath-posting-video-destroying-convenience-store https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-bucket-prank-takes-dangerous-turn-at-california-target-2023-3 Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Now on Substack!!! https://theservingtimes.substack.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8 ️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI ️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc ️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE //Let’s Connect: All of our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWarzone Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretailwarzone Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com
F*#k Tim Gurner
Tonight we delve into some overdue retail reporting by reputable outlet Bloomberg
Sources for tonight:
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Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing
Our Christmas Song:
▶️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
//Recommended videos:
▶️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8
▶️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI
▶️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc
▶️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE
//Let’s Connect:
👉 All of our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone
👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWarzone
👉 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretailwarzone
👉 Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com
The Patron Saints of Grocery with Adam Kaat
#chat #retail #podcast Essential Author Adam Kaat joins us to discuss his new novel "The Patron Saints of Grocery" Adams website: https://adamkaat.com/ Direct Shop link for both novels: https://adamkaat.com/shop/ Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8 ️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI ️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc ️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE //Let’s Connect: All of our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWarzone Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretailwarzone Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com
The Life of a Retail Spouse
In this Retail Warzone return episode we hear from three spouses that discuss what it has been like living with a retail manager.
Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – • "Please Don't Be a Karen This Year" We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock. //Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – • The Traits of a Toxic Boss ️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – • "Justice for Evan" | The organizers s... ️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – • An evening with Senator Jeff Brandes ... ️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – • Mental Health in Retail | Why your st... //Let’s Connect: All of our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/TheRetailWarzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/GenerationVoid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailWar... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theretailwa... Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretailwarzone Email: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com
(Let's Chat) The Retail Therapy Sessions | Episode 16
Let's talk about the state of social media and it's toxicity as "X" circles the drain....
(Video)The Retail Therapy Sessions Episode 15
Our first full length Spotify Podcast Video
Leadership | What it is and What it is not
#chat #retail #podcast Tonight we discuss Leadership traits References: https://www.lollydaskal.com/leadershi... https://businesstrainingexperts.com/c... https://www.ckju.net/en/dossier/dark-... https://theinvestorsbook.com/leadersh...
NEVER GO BACKWARDS
#chat #retail #podcast Tonight we discuss the rollback of child labor protections References: https://www.epi.org/publication/child-labor-laws-under-attack/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/opinion/editorials/arkansas-child-labor.html https://www.nfib.com/advocacy/labor/
Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8WeIiaT4E2qzWC7tsZ2kTuDHcUzGdfv/view?usp=sharing Our Christmas Song: ️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
The Past, The Present & The Future
Community matters as does your opinions as a listener.
We are going through a transition of sorts and your input is appreciated.
Please submit your opinions or suggestions for the podcast to: thegenerationvoid@gmail.com
Also feel free to participate in any polls/questions attached to this episode via Spotify.
Thanks for all of your support as we move forward!
The Changes going Forward
A discussion about my thoughts on the podcast, social media and the future of The Retail Warzone
A link to all of my sites....Hey, YOU go buy some swag!!!
Retail Food Waste | A Discussion
Tonight’s topic references: https://www.rts.com/resources/guides/... https://www.usda.gov/foodwaste/faqs https://refed.org/stakeholders/retail... https://www.questrmg.com/2019/08/08/f... Our Sponsor: The Serving Times https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/ Printable The Retail Warzone Business Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8We... Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.glossy.co/fashion/brick-a... https://www.intheknow.com/post/dumpst... https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/29/busine... https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ret... https://invisionmag.com/us-retail-sec... https://nrf.com/blog/join-union-take-... https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle... https://footwearnews.com/2023/busines... https://www.rd.com/article/grocery-st... https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/3...
A Retail Discussion with ChatGPT
#chatgpt #retail #podcast Tonight we have an educated retail/service industry conversation with ChatGPT ChatGTP Link: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt ChatGTP Jailbreak GitHub: https://gist.github.com/coolaj86/6f4f...
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Tonight’s Headlines: https://www.fox9.com/news/corrections...
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austi...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardm...
https://www.reuters.com/legal/relativ...
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/p...
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/18/organ...
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/20/amazo...
https://www.businessinsider.com/dolla...
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2023/...
https://retailtimes.co.uk/body-worn-c...
https://www.retailcustomerexperience....
https://www.chargedretail.co.uk/2023/...
How's your job treating you in 2023?
Tonight we explore how our jobs/careers are treating us so far in 2023
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The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_l...
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"LEAN" Payroll Models & Employee Exploitation
Tonight we discuss what are “Lean” Payroll Models and why they do more harm than good.
Tonight’s Topic Material: https://www.allaboutlean.com/lean-sta...
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The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://www.zippia.com/retail-sales-a...
Customer Behaviors that Drive You Insane
On tonight’s show we delve into some of our most irritating customer behavior experiences.
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When saying the "QUIET" part out loud isn't helpful anymore
Tonight let’s have a chat about the different “catch-phrases” plaguing the workforce i.e. “Quiet Quitting”, etc…
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Self-Checkouts, Automation & Customer Insanity
Tonight we dive back into the hell that is the Self-Checkout debate.
It's our Birthday | Celebrating TWO YEARS of Retail Nonsense
It’s our Birthday!! Tonight we celebrate TWO YEARS of Industry nonsense while discussing the past, present and the future!
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The Irish Connection’s “Fact of the Week”: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/wag...
Hiring Managers & Hidden Biases | A Needed Discussion
If you think Hiring managers do not discriminate then think again. Tonight we discuss a problem no one in the industry is attempting to fix. At a time when the media disparages the workforce for “quiet quitting” and a bevy of other labor issues it’s important this topic be researched further.
Tonight’s Topic Material:
https://www.businessinsider.com/sheet...
Follow Alex Bitter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/abitterjourno
https://fitsmallbusiness.com/hiring-b...
https://biz.source.colostate.edu/hiri...
Tales from Dollar Tree Hell | A Manager speaks
Tonight “Blank Stares” joins us to discuss the hell of working for Dollar Tree
Tonight’s Headlines:
https://www.wesh.com/article/dollar-tree-armed-robbery-daytona-beach/42595403
https://www.nbc29.com/2022/12/08/police-4-shot-dollar-tree-new-orleans/
Is customer behavior getting WORSE?
Tonight we discuss how customer behavior has seemingly gotten worse since the pandemic.
Tonight’s topic material:
https://hbr.org/2022/11/the-emotional...
https://www.nhbr.com/facing-incivilit...
https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/...
Gen Z in the workplace
Tonight we discuss Gen Z, Millennials and the Boomer rage against both.
Tonight’s topic material:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-...
https://fisher.osu.edu/blogs/leadread...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/onemind/...
https://www.businessinsider.com/what-...
https://ripplematch.com/insights/fict...
https://www.21ninety.com/9-things-we-...
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“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
After Christmas Layoffs, Terminations and Hour reductions
Tis the season to cut hours and employees, let's discuss.
Tonight’s topic material: https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-comp...
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/06/jim-c...
https://wwd.com/business-news/financi...
Articles in Video Description Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ_AvslxSwA
Work Bonuses and the problems they create
Tonight we discuss bonuses and some of the pitfalls that accompany them.
Tonight’s topic material:
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/disadvantages-manager-bonuses-companies-64960.html
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/disadvantages-employee-bonuses-37723.html
Training AKA the "Ghosting" of Front Line Employees
Tonight we discuss the travesty that is training in the retail industry.
Topic Articles:
https://www.retaildive.com/news/most-...
https://retailwire.com/discussion/ret...
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Latest Article: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com... ️
“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
Steven Petrivelli | Retail Comic Creator
Tonight comic creator Steven Petrivelli joins us to discuss his excellent comic book series “RETAIL”
Link to Steven Petrivelli’s website: https://retail.aweb.page/i-love-comics
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Workplace Violations | Let's discuss
#walmart #amazon #bankofamerica
Tonight we discuss different companies and their numerous violations and fines.
Link to the violation tracker: https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirs...
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Let's Talk Turkey | Thanksgiving & Black Friday Nonsense
Tonight we discuss Thanksgiving and Black Friday stories submitted by the community.
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Link to video and article links: https://youtu.be/A4e_gk9HRXU
When Customers are TOO comfortable in your stores
Tonight we discuss the customers that feel they have some importance or “say so” in the store you work in due to them being a long term customer. Are they lonely? Are they insane? Are they both? Let’s find out…..
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Tonight’s Headlines:
https://fortune.com/2022/11/15/walmart-raising-starting-wage-book-excerpt-still-broke-rick-wartzman/
https://retailwire.com/discussion/retailers-have-scaled-way-back-on-seasonal-help-for-christmas/
https://www.furnituretoday.com/retailers/how-ikea-plans-to-help-employees-in-crisis/
https://www.dailydot.com/irl/liquorland-quiet-quitting-nap/
https://capitalandmain.com/why-walmart-workers-are-still-broke
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/amazon-plans-to-lay-off-10-000-employees-soon-report-3520028
https://fortune.com/2022/11/10/incivility-bad-behavior-on-the-rise-frontline-workers-survey/
https://hbr.org/2022/11/frontline-work-when-everyone-is-angry
The Ongoing War Against the Workforce | The MSM is 100% Complicit
Tonight Blametag joins me as we try to make sense of all of the click-bait headlines making the workforce seem to be the root of all problems.
Plot twist…..they aren’t.
Blametag’s companion piece: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com...
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We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
We're Back...Knocking the rust off
Tonight we knock the rdust off and get back at it!
It’s homecoming night with Irish Connection!
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
//Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️
Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️
An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️
Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️
“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
An Evening with Shawna Potter | Lead Singer for War on Women and Author of "Making Spaces Safer"
#waronwomen #shawnapotter #podcast
On tonight’s episode I am honored to announce that my guest is Shawna Potter. Shawna is the lead vocalist for the band War on Women, the author of the book “Making Spaces Safer” and host of the “But Her Lyrics” podcast.
Links to Shawna’s work:
Buy her book “Making Spaces Safer”: https://www.akpress.org/making-spaces...
Shawna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnaPotterWOW
Shawna's Website: https://shawnapotter.com/
Shawna's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Shawna's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtR...
War on Women: http://www.bridge9.com/waronwomen
War on Women Bandcamp: https://waronwomen.bandcamp.com/
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
Spilling it all at T(ea) Mobile w/Gilgamesh
On tonight’s episode Gilgamesh joins me to spill the Tea on their time at T-Mobile
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be.
From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
//Recommended videos: ️
The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️
Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️
An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️
Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️
“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
Tales from the Extraterrestrial Highway with ETfreshmedia
On tonight’s episode Kris and Chrissy from ETfreshmedia join me to talk tales from the Extraterrestrial Highway outside of Area 51!
Follow ETfreshmedia on their socials here: https://linktr.ee/ETFreshMedia
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
//Recommended videos: ️
The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️
Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️
An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️
Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️
“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
The Advertising Industry with L Vago /Big Quit Energy
On tonight’s episode L Vago joins me to discuss their time in the advertising industry.
Big Quit Energy Website: www.bigquitenergy.com
Follow Big Quit Energy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigQuitEnergy
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
//Recommended videos: ️
The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️
Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️
An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️
Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️ +
“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
Random, Random, Random.....
Retail, renewable energy, politicians and organic foods....this one is all over the place!
We'll be back at it "proper"next week!
The Customer is NOT always right with The Serving Times creator Matt Starr
In this episode Matt Starr, also known on Twitter as Blametag, joins me to discuss his latest The Serving Times article and his journey to satirical greatness.
Follow Blametag on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlameTag
The Serving Times: https://theservingtimes.wordpress.com/
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
🔔 Subscribe for more industry related content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3JtW8FjDb9KOakvwktj5g?sub_confirmation=1
//Recommended videos:
▶️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8
▶️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI
▶️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc
▶️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE
▶️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
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To Stop or Not to Stop a Shoplifter? That is the Question
In this episode The Irish Connection and I discuss shoplifting, shrink and if it’s really worth it to try to prevent it if you are not a LP or AP associate.
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
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//Recommended videos:
▶️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8
▶️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI
▶️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc
▶️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE
▶️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
Retail vs the Music Industry | Is there a difference?
In this episode our guest and I discuss the differences as well as the similarities between the music industry and retail.
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
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//Recommended videos:
▶️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8
▶️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI
▶️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc
▶️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE
▶️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
Living That Stockroom Life with Special Guest CrankyManager
In this episode our good friend Cranky Manager joins me to discuss stockroom shenanigans.
Follow Cranky Here: https://twitter.com/ManagerCranky
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
🔔 Subscribe for more industry related content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3JtW8FjDb9KOakvwktj5g?sub_confirmation=1
//Recommended videos:
▶️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8
▶️ Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI
▶️ An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc
▶️ Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE
▶️ “Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
The Fast-Foodification of Pharmacy in the US with Dr. Anaïs Webster Mennuti and Kimberly Kessler
In this episode Dr. Anaïs Webster Mennuti and Kimberly Kessler join me to discuss their upcoming documentary “Would You Like Shots With That”.
All of their links and information:
Website: https://wouldyoulikeshotswiththat.com
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The Lost Art of 'Staying in Your Lane', 'Knowing your role' & 'Shutting Your Mouth'
In this episode we talk about coworkers who "think" they're the boss and the causes that encourage their behavior. We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be.
From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
//Recommended videos: ️
The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️
Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️
An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️
Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️
“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
Matt Mitchell from "It's a Southern Thing" joins us LIVE!
#southernthing #mattmitchell #comedy
In this episode Matt Mitchell is our guest tonight. Matt is best known as an actor, writer and producer for “It’s a Southern Thing”.
Matt’s bio from the website: “Matt Mitchell is a 7th generation Alabamian, a lover of all things fried, and a fan of real country music (not that junk they play on the radio now). Matt writes for It’s a Southern Thing’s sketch comedy team and helps manage the brand’s social media accounts.”
Matt’s website: alostrich.com
Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALostrich
Matt’s Podcast “Hoot’n and Holler’n”: https://www.alostrich.com/podcast
“It’s a Southern Thing” website: https://www.southernthing.com/
“It’s a Southern Thing” Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ItsaSouther...
Technical Difficulties | Please stand by
We had some issues tonight with the audio so tonight was just a random chat about private label merchandise, insurance and gas prices.... it was kinda fun NGL
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
//Recommended videos: ️ The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️
Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️
An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️
Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pN
Pet Peeves & things that annoy YOU in the Workplace
In this episode the community and I engage in a conversation about our pet peeves and annoyances in the workplace.
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
//Recommended videos: ️
The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️
Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️
An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️
Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️
“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
(PART TWO)Let's talk about Music Instrument Retail | The Good AND the Bad
In this episode Adam C. Mackinnon and Trent Mercer join me to discuss our time working in music instrument retail.
Follow Adam’s Podcast”Romantic about Baseball” here: https://twitter.com/RmntcBaseball
Follow Adam’s Substack here: https://adamcmackinnon.substack.com/
(PART ONE)Let's talk about Music Instrument Retail | The Good AND the Bad
In this episode Adam C. Mackinnon and Trent Mercer join me to discuss our time working in music instrument retail.
Follow Adam’s Podcast”Romantic about Baseball” here: https://twitter.com/RmntcBaseball
Follow Adam’s Substack here: https://adamcmackinnon.substack.com/
Working for "Bargain Stunt" | Mad Dog shares her story
In this episode my friend “Mad Dog” discusses her time working for the retailer that allows consumers to “Hunt Bargains”. Her treatment was unprofessional, disrespectful and abhorrent. The DM was complicit in “playing games” and gaslighting her and her requests at every turn.
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...
//Recommended videos: ️
The Traits of a Toxic Boss – https://youtu.be/pasMOQFVxM8️
Justice for Evan | The organizers speak – https://youtu.be/LDyXD5OmAGI️
An Evening with Senator Jeff Brandes of Florida – https://youtu.be/r7acO4wozEc️
Mental Health in Retail | Why your stories matter – https://youtu.be/c2iWxR1pNHE️
“Please Don’t Be a Karen This Year” – https://youtu.be/n4QrKqw9mGU
The events of the past few weeks have sucked | Let's just chat tonight
With this week being kind of depressing I decided that this episode would be light. So, we are going to have a LIVE Retail Therapy Session with our community chat.
We all know how frustrating working in the retail/grocery and service industry can be. From low wages to ridiculous job expectations we are here to shine a light on the horrors that exist after you punch the clock.
Subscribe for more industry related content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3J...