A digital citizen

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Cake day: June 9th, 2023
  • DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.worldtoMildly Infuriating@lemmy.world•*Permanently Deleted*English
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    10 months ago

    OP admitted that they at least mildly engaged with the thief, had OP not gone even that far there probably wouldn’t have been a physical confrontation, also OP’s version of events could be biased as well, I’m not accusing OP, I’m just open to the possibility.

    So with that said, sure people panic in tense situations, but if they know the policies in place, especially a manager with 20 years on the job, they would probably know that they shouldn’t engage if the policies forbid it, or at least I’d hope they would, managers are supposed to be some of the arbiters of the rules in the workplace.

    The problem in these situations is usually the worker’s ego and sense of outrage at the crime, and obviously also the shithead or desperate criminal committing said crime, people have to overcome their ego and outrage and simply not put themselves in harms way, push folks to safety in the back areas, lock yourself in, and call the cops and corporate who ever you’re supposed to call in such situations.

    I’m also not talking out of my ass, I’m going off accounts of what my 26 year old daughter has done as an assistant manager at Walgreens in similar circumstances, thankfully she no longer works at Walgreens, as it’s a shit company that does not give AF about their people.

  • DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.worldtoMildly Infuriating@lemmy.world•*Permanently Deleted*English
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    10 months ago

    This is one of the many reasons why you should just call the cops and otherwise not get involved unless they’re immediately dangerous to people, a.) The companies have insurance against this stuff, and they usually have policies against would be “heroes” getting involved, and b.) They will fire you, you could get sued, you could wind up with charges yourself. You as a manager should have had an understanding of these things, but you didn’t and now you are facing the consequences of your actions, or the actions you felt forced to take.

    Nobody should care that much about their faceless corporation, especially not in retail, why? Because they absolutely do not give a fuck about you, they will fire or lay you off for any silly reason, often just to make or save a few more bucks.

    Everyone should just learn how to do your job and go home peacefully, and enjoy your time, or do something more meaningful with your time. You sound like you’re a nice meaningful person, maybe spend some time volunteering with the homeless or other needy groups, those people need the help, not some faceless greedy corporation.

    Also get out of front line retail, it’s a shit show at every level, as a manager there are plenty of other fields you can move to if you have the ability, also getting into something like Project Management doesn’t take much, and the Project Management Professional certification is fairly easy to get, albeit somewhat pricey.

    Good luck with your next move in life, hope it’s something that brings you happiness.

  • DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.worldtoMemes@lemmy.ml•No joke, they're ACTUALLY arguing that your credit score should be influenced by your internet history.English
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    1 year ago

    Isn’t this similar to the Chinese social credit score system?

    It does kind of make sense though, if you’re an idiot online that takes chances with your employment and long term prospects then that can affect your long term earning potential in a similar way that getting a felony could. The main issue would be what’s the limit? And how could a person recover their life from this? Because when you ruin your business and borrowing potential you have bankruptcy, will social credit be mixed into bankruptcy?

    I know it’s a bad example since he’s the richest idiot in the world, but take Elon’s ever worsening online posts, his racism and antisemitism are starting to be pushed back against by his companies, investors, and clientele, however limited the push back is so far, especially with Space X.

  • DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.worldtoAsklemmy@lemmy.ml•how do you deal with aggressive people / families while at work?English
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    1 year ago

    the man told her in a very aggressive way he would be waiting for her when she finishes her shift

    What kind of coward threatens a diminutive woman like he’s the school bully setting up a fight like it’s 3 O’Clock High? Guess i answered my own question with the bully observation, but like seriously, did he feel like a big man afterwards? What a bitch-made mofo.

    All of the other comments are right, security should have thrown these dumb asses out and trespassed them as soon as they starting issuing threats, hospital staff have far more than enough shit to deal with than some yokel shitheads throwing childish tantrums cause they couldn’t get their way.