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moriah

(8,311 posts)
39. Well, I worked on an account supporting a retailer.
Mon Nov 12, 2012, 02:56 PM
Nov 2012

Yep, we worked Thursday and Black Friday, we had a roster set up. A person could vouch vacation way in advance, but we had a calendar, etc, to make sure we had a sufficient amount of staffing.

Since for five years of my time at that job my normal schedule was Thursday-Sunday, I worked every Thanksgiving and Black Friday. And got holiday pay plus 8 hours of time to take off at another time in the year for each day (since my company considered both Thursday and Friday company holidays).

Honestly I needed to read this... BelleCarolinaPeridot Nov 2012 #1
Ditto. -nt CrispyQ Nov 2012 #55
But really, Black Friday to me is hocus-pocus, bait-and-switch..... marmar Nov 2012 #97
you may have that option dlwickham Nov 2012 #138
The option to pay less money? marmar Nov 2012 #145
Um... she needs the HappyMe Nov 2012 #152
What's the logic going shopping on the busiest day of the year? MynameisBlarney Nov 2012 #2
I shop thrift stores all year long. Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #14
Ah gotcha. MynameisBlarney Nov 2012 #18
The thing about going to stores Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #25
I hear ya. MynameisBlarney Nov 2012 #29
Once a year, HappyMe Nov 2012 #21
I grew up wearing hand-me-downs and thrift shop clothes. For Christmas, we got a whole Arkansas Granny Nov 2012 #59
Oh, not me! savebigbird Nov 2012 #103
Me too Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #38
I shop thrift stores all year long. AlbertCat Nov 2012 #62
Really makes those bargains a real steal. Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #87
Maybe because of both the bargains AND the excitement. People know their own stress levels. WinkyDink Nov 2012 #30
Wouldn't the logic be the biggest discounts of the year? ileus Nov 2012 #35
Good point. MynameisBlarney Nov 2012 #128
I haven't bought new clothes in more than a decade. Only thrift stores for me and my husband riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #45
Some stuff you just can't get at thrift stores nadine_mn Nov 2012 #65
Consignment shopping in Twin Cities mkultra321 Nov 2012 #118
I've gotten great deals on plus size clothes csziggy Nov 2012 #140
I concur about the thrift shops. I get most of my stuff at Goodwill anymore. maddiemom Nov 2012 #69
A local upscale department store here gives out $10 off any $10 purchase coupons... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #79
Some might say ... GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #86
Thank you for sharing your negativity... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #90
let us not be a douche to that poster... mmmkay? dionysus Nov 2012 #102
Some might say... Cal Carpenter Nov 2012 #123
And in saying so, advertise their fundamental lack of character. LanternWaste Nov 2012 #147
wow! color me impressed! renate Nov 2012 #101
Now that is squeezing a nickel until the buffalo poops dsc Nov 2012 #109
Maybe they would like to wear *Brand New* clothes for a change. barbiegeek Nov 2012 #94
I dont have a problem with Friday. I have, however, a problem with those stores who will open on Mass Nov 2012 #3
They won't have to "force" their employees to work. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #13
Being so poorly paid that you can't afford to take a holiday off is pretty sad. kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #28
Back in the days of strong unions, CrispyQ Nov 2012 #53
I've known people with high hourly wages that LOVE to work Holidays... BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #81
Whilst still others love their families more than working, LanternWaste Nov 2012 #148
that's life. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #150
Yep Hermit Extrovert Nov 2012 #64
that's what I thought too mrs_p Nov 2012 #107
if he starts at 11pm- at least he won't miss dinner with the family... BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #110
true mrs_p Nov 2012 #124
Yet people go to restaurants, emergency wards, churches, Do they think there are no employees there? WinkyDink Nov 2012 #33
Well, I worked on an account supporting a retailer. moriah Nov 2012 #39
That I agree with. democrattotheend Nov 2012 #92
I never go shopping on black Friday. RebelOne Nov 2012 #4
Just a thought. Chunk Nov 2012 #5
or even better... jollyreaper2112 Nov 2012 #6
or even better... SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #10
Amen! OkieGranny Nov 2012 #16
It would be good to practice supporting others' choices, while also being able to enjoy our own BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2012 #42
on a public message board SemperEadem Nov 2012 #49
Understood SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #52
Which seems to be a very attractively packaged way of rationalizing LanternWaste Nov 2012 #149
It's true that after Christmas is even cheaper, but when you have kids-- eridani Nov 2012 #108
I've definitely had better luck that way, and there aren't the crowds renate Nov 2012 #74
Depending on what Size her kids and grandkids need, you can't always find all available JI7 Nov 2012 #93
I have found many better deals after black Friday Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #7
May you find plenty and have plenty left! BlueToTheBone Nov 2012 #8
That was nicely said flygal Nov 2012 #68
You have NOTHING to apology for. Nothing. Here's to you and your family the best. Raster Nov 2012 #9
Thank you. HappyMe Nov 2012 #11
My family is exactly the same way. Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #12
You go ahead and do whatever you need to do. murielm99 Nov 2012 #15
"nobody else's business" = Pretty much my life's mantra. :-) WinkyDink Nov 2012 #34
I wore my 20 year old boots yesterday. Most of my clothes are 9 years old.. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #17
my fairly well off step mother wanted a 'wish list' from me for Xmas NMDemDist2 Nov 2012 #24
Who has a right to criticize how others live their lives if they don't hurt anyone. hollysmom Nov 2012 #19
I'm still trying to get that train set put together. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #20
There is no need to apologize Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #22
When I was in HS my mom and I went shopping on T-giving. badhair77 Nov 2012 #23
When I as young, my mom shopped for years at the Salvation Army aint_no_life_nowhere Nov 2012 #26
I'm sure that this post is in response to mine in another thread... blueamy66 Nov 2012 #27
I shop every black Friday when I'm i the US malaise Nov 2012 #31
Try some second hand stores...they can have some really nice inexpensive things. Auntie Bush Nov 2012 #32
You do what you need to do. ceile Nov 2012 #36
Black Friday is traditional for us. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #37
Wow.... femrap Nov 2012 #40
Wow... HappyMe Nov 2012 #43
Nope... femrap Nov 2012 #51
eh, deleting Skittles Nov 2012 #104
No femrap Nov 2012 #111
see your DU mail Skittles Nov 2012 #112
You didn't read the OP carefully. ceile Nov 2012 #58
Go ahead femrap Nov 2012 #73
Again you didn't read what was written. ceile Nov 2012 #95
I thought the OP was a bit over the top.. nini Nov 2012 #88
I know... femrap Nov 2012 #100
Yikes. What the F is wrong with you? Ineeda Nov 2012 #139
Do I really need the femrap Nov 2012 #141
Yeah, you do need the sarcasm smilie. Ineeda Nov 2012 #142
Are you sitting at the Heritage femrap Nov 2012 #143
That's some pretty nasty condescending Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #126
+1000 1gobluedem Nov 2012 #131
No, I'm femrap Nov 2012 #133
I grew femrap Nov 2012 #132
You know what? Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #134
And I can understand femrap Nov 2012 #136
Why would anyone look down on you? Live and Learn Nov 2012 #41
I'm spending my money on small business Saturday SemperEadem Nov 2012 #44
Personally, my choice to avoid Black Friday madamesilverspurs Nov 2012 #46
The Legacy of Reaganomics and the George W. Bush Tax Cuts BanTheGOP Nov 2012 #47
Good luck! May the shopping gods smile on you nt riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #48
I am middle class, and get most of my clothes from local thrift shops adigal Nov 2012 #50
I'd never look down on you. I only hope you find the bargains that you seek (and deserve)... hlthe2b Nov 2012 #54
Personally, I prefer to stay home that day, but that's just me. SheilaT Nov 2012 #56
The problem I have with Black Friday is not people like you. Initech Nov 2012 #57
I have shopped at thrift stores for years. My favorite one has clothes for a buck on Sundays. Harriety Nov 2012 #60
DU rec... SidDithers Nov 2012 #61
My Christmas wish: protect our future Nov 2012 #63
+++ YES. Just had this thought too. An Exchange Forum? DirkGently Nov 2012 #80
There would probably need to be protect our future Nov 2012 #83
Or DU could just be the information clearinghouse. DirkGently Nov 2012 #98
Go to Wishadoo!! Manifestor_of_Light Nov 2012 #117
Dirk and Manifestor, good ideas. protect our future Nov 2012 #121
K&R. I'm very guilty of the rush to judgment about Black Friday Chorophyll Nov 2012 #66
How DARE you beam me up scottie Nov 2012 #67
+100 Liberal_in_LA Nov 2012 #144
! beam me up scottie Nov 2012 #146
Black Friday bargains Debau2005 Nov 2012 #70
I agree. I think Black Friday is hype to get people to spend the maximum KurtNYC Nov 2012 #120
Somebody givin' you shit? Iggo Nov 2012 #71
You have nothing to be ashamed of liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #72
Good for you guys. Most of that stuff is just hype. MissMarple Nov 2012 #75
yes my daughter has ordered her year book liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #77
Goodwill snort Nov 2012 #76
No one should look down on a shopper in need. The sales, though ... DirkGently Nov 2012 #78
How old are your grandkids cynatnite? Inexpensive toys can be the most fun. A deck of cards riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #82
I'm sorry people are thoughtless idiots, cynatnite. Whisp Nov 2012 #84
I have never looked down on anyone shopping the day after Thanksgiving SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #85
Has Finger Wagging Season started ALREADY? Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #89
I think we should all shop to the extent we can democrattotheend Nov 2012 #91
i think boycotts can be stupid as are the idiots lining up for the latest Iphone and other JI7 Nov 2012 #96
Most of the clothes I'm wearing right now are 5+ years old ... REP Nov 2012 #99
You know, REP... femrap Nov 2012 #113
I am sorry you are having a hard time. MadrasT Nov 2012 #105
Just looking at the ads it seems like basic stuff like clothing likesmountains 52 Nov 2012 #106
the ads mostly show the big ticket items, but things like clothing and non electronic toys go JI7 Nov 2012 #114
Also what happens is that these stores will have other stock that they have marked down... cynatnite Nov 2012 #115
YOU need to be one of the voices providing budgeting advice to the WH. DCKit Nov 2012 #116
If I knew how to reach you I'd give you a gift card to buy some things for your family LynneSin Nov 2012 #119
Ohhh cynatnite Helen Reddy Nov 2012 #122
I don't shop then because I hate the crowds, but I wish you much luck & may your $ go far! peacebird Nov 2012 #125
Black Friday is fine. Black Thanksgiving is not. budkin Nov 2012 #127
Socks & underwear new, JEB Nov 2012 #129
I have no problem with people shopping Black Friday. Chan790 Nov 2012 #130
May you find a parking spot close to where you'll be shopping, LibertyLover Nov 2012 #135
consumerism is a sick game. new is overrated. tho i need new long underwear. pansypoo53219 Nov 2012 #137
You can try for bargains on Black Friday Warpy Nov 2012 #151
Black Friday aside, can we help out some way? lonestarnot Nov 2012 #153
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