Very true. I was so disappointed in the atmosphere at my former location but I don’t find it hard to believe that it would be a fantastic job under different circumstances
i can tell you right now it has nothing to do with ruining the “little girls” happiness over “fancy coffee” and everything to do with keeping yourself sane when hordes of spoiled, entitled children who think they are about 400 rungs higher than you on the social ladder disrupt your business and treat you with 0 respect. To echo another comment, I’m guessing you’ve never worked with this version of the public.
Most exciting “secrets” I encountered: employees try on all the clothes all day because there’s nothing else to do, they get a hugely generous discount but are limited to a few purchases in a certain period, and the stores have tons of Perrier and regular water in customized bottles that employees aren’t allowed to drink. So *jUiCy*
I worked at a Lilly store for two weeks. One of the worst jobs I’ve ever had (coming from someone who adores her current retail job.) I can assure you readers that the reason this list of “secrets” is less than juicy is because working at the store is just absolutely lack luster- nothing. ever. happens.
Currently rocking a one person family tree. No big, no grand anything. Beyond excited to take my first little (after two years of being active… about time) this semester and start a whole new family tree- this article gives me hope that it’s possible
I really like the line “like my sisters and love my sorority.” Subtle but true and appreciated honesty. On a side note, there was a sentence or two that I missed due to typos, which bums me out because I enjoyed this column!
love this. 10/10 recommend ghosting when the time arises.
Very true. I was so disappointed in the atmosphere at my former location but I don’t find it hard to believe that it would be a fantastic job under different circumstances
i can tell you right now it has nothing to do with ruining the “little girls” happiness over “fancy coffee” and everything to do with keeping yourself sane when hordes of spoiled, entitled children who think they are about 400 rungs higher than you on the social ladder disrupt your business and treat you with 0 respect. To echo another comment, I’m guessing you’ve never worked with this version of the public.
Most exciting “secrets” I encountered: employees try on all the clothes all day because there’s nothing else to do, they get a hugely generous discount but are limited to a few purchases in a certain period, and the stores have tons of Perrier and regular water in customized bottles that employees aren’t allowed to drink. So *jUiCy*
I worked at a Lilly store for two weeks. One of the worst jobs I’ve ever had (coming from someone who adores her current retail job.) I can assure you readers that the reason this list of “secrets” is less than juicy is because working at the store is just absolutely lack luster- nothing. ever. happens.
this is so sweet, my excited for fall recruitment sparked right up again after reading this!
if only we could tag people in these comments like on insta *screenshots article and sends to the high maintenance one*
every other article seems to be shared between cosmo, tsm, and buzzfeed. I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s noticed
I liked it. There’s an open call for TSM writers right now if you want to try your hand at this.
maybe she took a swig of Jager beforehand :/
Same problem with living in West Virginia (and not being the stereotype)
Currently rocking a one person family tree. No big, no grand anything. Beyond excited to take my first little (after two years of being active… about time) this semester and start a whole new family tree- this article gives me hope that it’s possible
Literally WTF? Does TSM have moderators because I think this is an appropriate situation to delete a comment.
“Are you drunk?” No, just excited.
“Tell us how you really feel…” I wasn’t even being rude. Just loud
lost on the first question. what is a PFG/ pinnie?
Dear writer, please come downtown with me and my friends and I promise you’ll learn that girl’s night doesn’t have to be the 10th circle of hell
I really like the line “like my sisters and love my sorority.” Subtle but true and appreciated honesty. On a side note, there was a sentence or two that I missed due to typos, which bums me out because I enjoyed this column!
I have goosebumps. This is authentic and touching, definitely one of the best pieces I’ve ever read on this site.
*reads last item on list* *never stops drinking*
does that mean broccoli is a fruit