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Mumof3gbb t1_j84zkh6 wrote

Reply to comment by devil_dog_0341 in Family of Oakland baker seeks 'restorative justice' for her death following robbery by IAmNotARobot124

I was interviewed for a job at a clothing store years ago and when asked what would I do if someone stole something I said Id chase them. He was like no! You never do that! I was shocked but now I understand. Weird question to ask a 20 year old though

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AwesomeBrainPowers t1_j859lmr wrote

It makes sense to emphasize that to a young person just entering the workforce, though: They might not yet have developed the reflexive indifference that years of soul-crushing retail work imparts. (I got the same lecture myself when I was like 19 and attempted to prevent a shoplifting at the bookstore I was working at.)

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lonehappycamper t1_j85dg9x wrote

It's not indifference. It's that your life and safety are worth more than anything anyone's stealing. If the store cares enough about theft, they'd hire trained security guards.

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AwesomeBrainPowers t1_j85dxwx wrote

Oh, I agree with you 100%; I was more just making a broader, more snide joke about how terrible working retail can be.

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GeraldBWilsonJr t1_j88t7h9 wrote

Just the other day at Dollar General:

Cashier: "Oop- That guy just walked out without paying!"

Manager: "Well you best get after him!"

Cashier: "Yeah we're not supposed to do that"

Was kind of funny but also pissed me off that she tried to make the guy run after the shoplifter

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AwesomeBrainPowers t1_j85dr2g wrote

  1. Retail workers aren't law enforcement and shouldn't be deputized into stopping property crime: Their physical safety is more important than the company's profit margin.

  2. Atlanta is a TV show, and that shouldn't be treated as empirical data to support any argument other than "Atlanta is some good TV".

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Mumof3gbb t1_j85gk42 wrote

Ya honestly looking back at it i actually really appreciate how adamant he was that you NEVER chase someone. I thought I was being conscientious with my answer but he shut that down quickly. So I see now that place saw employees as more important than merchandise which is nice.

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thefrankyg t1_j88r5qf wrote

I am not going to be injured or killed for products that the company I am working for has insurance on.

I wouldn't even stop stone from stealing money from a place Inworked in college. If they want money in the till, have at it, i.will help pack the bag for you. Again, they have insurance to replace what is stolen.

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