working retail is not for the weak!

[thoreau]

OMG. My first day working retail - and let me tell you - - - IT's hard work. I worked 4 hours at the information desk and "free gift wrapping" station. and when my modern oragami omg I wrap presents like a two year old skills were discovered - I was moved to the front desk and ran the register for the rest of my shift.

I need new shoes... Mommy's feet are a hurtin' tonight! so I'll go shopping for some supportive standing shoes this week. I will work one weekday evening 7pm to close - then one weekend day - 10 to 6. I am going to have a ball!

But - the parade of men all day long (working in a bookstore in the castro rocks!) was delightful - lots of just plain GORGEOUS men all day long. (many of whom didn't recognize me clean shaven so I get plenty of "oh - new meat in town" looks) (yay!)

It's a very small intimate store - with a very small staff. so I got right into the deepend in my first day. One woman who tried to give me 'tude over not having a book that's been out of print since 1996 - two kids who tried to take DVDs... I saw them behind me on the security camera - and I literally said out loud "Missy - you put that DVD back or I'll break your arm" - Apparently that sounded butch enough for them to comply. LOL! go me! who knew I could be butch? as long as I stood still and didn't open my mouth The manager was right behind me - and let out a little giggle as they left the store. and whispered to me.. "Missy?" and laughed his way to the back of the store.

castrowoof came in the store - looking as adorable as always - and his friend bought lots of books. :)

Miss Kate and I strolled up to get a cheesesteak sandwich with extra jalepenos and a snapple. We're now sitting here listening to LangLang play Shostakovitch and STOPPING for the night.

tah.

Comments

[castrowoof.livejournal.com]

Good to see you tonight! Congrats on the new job.

[kbearblog.livejournal.com]

Go Robert!

[chef2b.livejournal.com]

Working on your feet is brutal in the beginning and good shoes are critical.

You'll get used to it in a week or so and your feet/legs will stop aching. Hang in there!

[grizzlyzone.livejournal.com]

I need new shoes... Mommy's feet are a hurtin' tonight!

I might suggest nurses shoes for comfort and support.

...whispered to me.. "Missy?"

He doesn't speak San Franciscan?

[tatsf.livejournal.com]

I'll have to stop by and say hey to ya! Sounds like your first day went well! :-)

whut?

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

Did I miss sumptin'? Can you mention what store? I always buy books when I hit SF.

Missy...god that takes me back. I remember living in Madison, WI. and working in a G/L restaurant bar complex (The Hotel Washington) the leather bar there in the cellar, Rod's, had this HUGE (!!!) bartender...
Anyhow, I remember him whipping around one day to a patron who was making ucky noises and saying in his deepest and most commanding voice,(hands on hips,of course)
"Missy, if you PUKE in MY BAR I am going to THROW YOU OUT THAT DOOR FOREVER!"

6'5", 275#, hands on hips, calling you "missy". I love it.

Re: whut?

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

I took a holiday retail job at Books Inc.
(www.booksinc.net)

After Kateydog's vet visits - I needed something to add a little to the coffers. and it might turn into an ongong gig after the holidays if they like me and I like doing it. :) so - who knows?! right?

Re: whut?

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

ooooo. Last time I was in SF, I bought a book there. I liked it, I'll be back, and if you call me missy, I'll give you a big old vibrato bear hug. (Not to be missed, I've been told).

Book store job?

[kroyd.livejournal.com]

I'm assuming it's not a "peep-sho" type of bookstore. If it's the one I think, I really love going in that store. The more you talk about life in SF the more I want to get up there to visit again. I was up there for my B-day in March and really enjoyed the couple days I was there. Perhaps I need some SF retail therapy. (pensive)
kroyd

Re: Book store job?

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

its Books Inc on Market - nears Peets Coffee across from the oncenotorious Becks Motor Lodge. its a nice bookstore - still has porn mags and such for those naughty thoughts - but lots of sale books and other goodies.