http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-most-soul-crushing-things-about-working-retail
Sunday, 31 March 2013
The 22 Most Soul-Crushing things about Working Retail
If you want a good laugh or work in retail then you definitely need to check out this buzz feed! Enjoy
http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-most-soul-crushing-things-about-working-retail
http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-most-soul-crushing-things-about-working-retail
Makeup Tutorials!
Just wanted to share some of my favourite makeup tutorials, they walk you through getting fabulous looking results and where to save on buying inexpensive cosmetics!
One of my favourites is Carli Bybel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVDSbrCYMs
One of my favourites is Carli Bybel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVDSbrCYMs
Friday, 1 February 2013
Save more and avoid malls
Online shopping is reaching a new high, almost everybody has purchased something online! Try it out here are a few of my favourite sites that have some really great clothes at some really reasonable prices....
1. https://saboskirt.com
2. http://www.nastygal.com/?utm_expid=48827346-6
3. http://www.tobi.com
4. http://www.asos.com/Women/
5. http://brandymelvilleusa.com
1. https://saboskirt.com
2. http://www.nastygal.com/?utm_expid=48827346-6
3. http://www.tobi.com
4. http://www.asos.com/Women/
5. http://brandymelvilleusa.com
Thursday, 31 January 2013
3 Quick Tips
3 Quick and easy shopping tips to abide by:
1. Always check for a stores loyalty program! What people don't realize is that some of these loyalty programs can save you a great deal of money, especially if you are a frequent shopper at this store. Lots of retail stores offer 50% of your first purchase with a loyalty card (Or whatever it is), and others offer you 10-20% off every purchase when you buy something from the store. Yes, 10% doesn't seem like a lot but it does add up!
2. Don't fall for the huge signs that say $10 on a rack full of clothes. FACT: 95% of the clothes are regular price, beside that huge $10 sign is a tiny tiny "from" posted beside it... meaning the rack starts from $10 and works its way up. So while you think your getting a bargain on something, your really just paying full price. It's a great way to scam shoppers, usually people wait in line to buy something they think is $10 but when they reach the cash desk its really $30, but they somehow convince themselves they are getting a great deal... trust me I see it every day.
3. Be polite to the sales associates! I'm not just saying that because I am one, but trust me kindness goes a long way! If you are being difficult and annoying, why would I even attempt to try and help you? What people don't realize is that at the end of the day we get the last call on wether you get a discount/ price adjustment or even a return/exchange. If your nice, at the end of the day you might have passed the exchange date and I'll be the one who can pull a few strings and still exchange it for you!
1. Always check for a stores loyalty program! What people don't realize is that some of these loyalty programs can save you a great deal of money, especially if you are a frequent shopper at this store. Lots of retail stores offer 50% of your first purchase with a loyalty card (Or whatever it is), and others offer you 10-20% off every purchase when you buy something from the store. Yes, 10% doesn't seem like a lot but it does add up!
2. Don't fall for the huge signs that say $10 on a rack full of clothes. FACT: 95% of the clothes are regular price, beside that huge $10 sign is a tiny tiny "from" posted beside it... meaning the rack starts from $10 and works its way up. So while you think your getting a bargain on something, your really just paying full price. It's a great way to scam shoppers, usually people wait in line to buy something they think is $10 but when they reach the cash desk its really $30, but they somehow convince themselves they are getting a great deal... trust me I see it every day.
3. Be polite to the sales associates! I'm not just saying that because I am one, but trust me kindness goes a long way! If you are being difficult and annoying, why would I even attempt to try and help you? What people don't realize is that at the end of the day we get the last call on wether you get a discount/ price adjustment or even a return/exchange. If your nice, at the end of the day you might have passed the exchange date and I'll be the one who can pull a few strings and still exchange it for you!
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
The Life of retail....
This is my third year working a retail job as a sales associate in square one shopping centre, and the third year I congratulate myself for not physically hurting some customers. Working in a mall has taught me a lot about our society and their horrible spending habits. I am now thankful for the month of January because it is one of the slowest months in the retail world. People have gotten all their credit card statements from Christmas and are usually hiding at home!
Going into work every week I have to mentally prepare myself for what I am about to face. In the retail world there is no such thing as a rude sales associate, and no matter what the customer is always right. Wrong, 99% of the time they are completely wrong and I have to stand there with a huge smile and agree to every absurd statement they have to say. People walk into the mall thinking it is a flea market and that they can bargain on the price of any item they find! People walk into the mall to start arguments so that they can get a price lowered by being belligerent.
Retail isn't all bad, there is some very little good. You do occasionally meet some really nice people, and learn some great people skills that you can use for the rest of your life. I have also learned a lot about how stores usually scam people into buying things.
I can complain about working in the mall all I want, but no matter what people will always be coming in for some retail therapy
Other than loving my job it has also introduced me to many shopping tips and tricks that I'll share with you!
Going into work every week I have to mentally prepare myself for what I am about to face. In the retail world there is no such thing as a rude sales associate, and no matter what the customer is always right. Wrong, 99% of the time they are completely wrong and I have to stand there with a huge smile and agree to every absurd statement they have to say. People walk into the mall thinking it is a flea market and that they can bargain on the price of any item they find! People walk into the mall to start arguments so that they can get a price lowered by being belligerent.
Retail isn't all bad, there is some very little good. You do occasionally meet some really nice people, and learn some great people skills that you can use for the rest of your life. I have also learned a lot about how stores usually scam people into buying things.
I can complain about working in the mall all I want, but no matter what people will always be coming in for some retail therapy
Other than loving my job it has also introduced me to many shopping tips and tricks that I'll share with you!
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