Poll of the Day > I might have cost somebody their job at the convenience store today

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So I do most of my shopping at a local mini store, where they hired a 60 year old bagger today who wouldn't let my doggy in because he said there were cameras and dogs weren't allowed and he probably didn't want to lose his job by allowing a dog into the store. My doggy's pretty much my only company and probably the collection of matter which I love most in this universe, and the owners of the store have no problem with her going in because she's a very smart, very human doggy. The owners love her, but of course the new bagger didn't know this, so when I said, "oh, don't worry, Laika's allowed here", he refused and instead blocked the door like a Zelda guard.

So naturally i became very upset when this new bagger not only didn't let her come inside the store, but also stomped the floor when my doggy tried to run in and inadvertedly hurt her. She gave sort of a yelp and I just flipped. I told him he was mad, that only someone cruel would hurt a doggy, and shouted at him for like 30 seconds, paid and walked out.

I was still very pissed when I got home and very afraid that my doggy had been harmed, as she was sort of hit on the stomach, and I was in a rush and went back into the delhi to shout some more at this guy. When I got there he was already being scolded by the owners and he had a very panicked look on his face, and a very different attitude. I shouted at him, would you do that to a 7 year old kid? You know you hit her (after careful consideration, I don't think he did, but I was very upset at the time), you heard my dog yelp. He sincerely apologized and looked to be in a panic. The owners of the store let me have a go at him verbally for a while, and I kept shouting, because I was very upset, but ultimately I calmed down, accepted his apology, and told him I wished he was right that Laica wasn't hurt.

I don't think he was a violent man, just somebody very old living in a very poor city, probably at a very real risk of going homeless who just wanted to do his job right. And I believe he was very sincere about his apology, which is why I feel so bad that he's probably going to lose his job today. On the other hand, my outburst was very instinctive, as I consider my dog to be almost my daughter. I think she isn't hurt, but I'm still paranoid. I don't think this man purposely hit her, I think it was a very accidental thing that happened.

So please help me feel better, guys.

TL;DR: The new 60-year old bagger at the store accidentally hurt my dog, I flipped, shouted at him for a while and he's probably getting fired no and now I feel really guilty
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He didn't know who you were :/ he was just trying to save his job, poor guy was just trying to do his job and you yelled at him
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Why did you go back there to yell at him again

If you're actually even remotely concerned about his job go talk to the owners that you're friendly with and say you understand the mistake and don't want him fired
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Dude didn't know about the allowance condition for your dog and was just doing his job.

Yes, he was out of line for having "stomped the floor", but he was probably just trying to get the attention of the dog, who, from the sound of it, may/may not have been on a leash.

Shit happens and I'm sure he's sorry for what he did. You might also just want to get her checked-out for whatever?

If you said to the owner "it's no biggie, don't fire him" they probably won't. No reason to feel guilty then. At least you're a decent enough person and understand the situation for what it is. I know a guy who got a teacher fired (basically he was being a dick and went to walk away and the teacher grabbed him by the shoulder. He milked the no physical contact rule for what it was worth and that was that)... Oh, and the teacher had a pregnant wife...
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Doctor Foxx posted...

Why did you go back there to yell at him again

yeah this lol

to be fair he probably shouldn't have tried blocking your way into the store or anything like that, just brought the issue to whoever was in charge, but at the same time, you could just like, not bring your dog in the store when an employee asks you not to... i mean stuff like this is why they're typically not allowed in stores, the risk of someone getting hurt
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Doctor Foxx posted...

Why did you go back there to yell at him again

this, holy shit dude

and your dog is fine. how does stopping your foot on the ground somehow hit your dog in the stomach.
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Stop calling your dog doggy

Doctor Foxx posted...

Why did you go back there to yell at him again

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wtf is this story?
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Smarkil posted...

wtf is this story?

cringe shit
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I'm obsessed with my dog and I don't bring him into stores that aren't designated for pets and get mad when people say no. You're a nut.
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there's a person who brings his lil weiner dog with him to walmart, and it's the cutest thing and i can never muster up the courage to ask if i can pet it.

walmart dont care, dude has a lil basket attached to his motorized wheelchair the dog sits in
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mastermix3000 posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

Why did you go back there to yell at him again

Why didn't you stay home if your dog was injured? Take care of the dog not drop him off and run back to the store.

I'm sorry but you were wrong.
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Bad TC, bad! *rubs your nose in it*

This is your fault.
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You're an asshole and a bad writer.

I kinda put the blame on you tbh. You wanted special treatment. Most dogs aren't really allowed in grocery stores for various reasons, and you just had to bring the dog with you.

Dude was just doing his job (he shouldn't have stomped on the ground, but it was kinda your fault anyway).

And why wasn't your dog on a leash?

This happened
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The topic creator sounds like a jerk in this story.

TC sounds like an entitled, spoiled brat.
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Go back to the store and let them know that you don't want him to lose his job then

The bagger knows better and no one gets fired.

TC has not posted here in a very long time
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Mead posted...

TC has not posted here in a very long time

welp, they did want validation, and when it didn't come they probably just upped and bounced.
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Assuming this actually happened, go talk with the owners and tell them it was just a misunderstanding.
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When I worked retail I knew an associate that got fired for giving discounts to customers when they asked him. When cashiers deny any means to drop the price, its not because they have anything against you its just their job. Considering they're working this type of job they might not have many options at the moment and want to do it right, hate them or not. What he did to the dog was horrible. If it were me, I'd find a compromise: bring my pet home so they won't be stuck in the car (I HATE when people leave pets it cars. Have you seen the video with the dog dying as it pants shallowly when its owners went shopping in Ikea for a FEW HOURS? It was truly tragic and pitiful) then go back to shop. I assume its a local store, so it shouldn't be a hassle to drive.
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I feel real bad for the guy. He's probably very poor if he's working as a bagger in his 60s.
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bagger should be retrained if the dog happens to be a service animal (those are all allowed in most stores). even though i see them sometimes while doing my shopping its better to look. cant touch.
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mildare_el_rayo posted...

So I do most of my shopping at a local mini store, where they hired a 60 year old bagger today who wouldn't let my doggy in because he said there were cameras and dogs weren't allowed and he probably didn't want to lose his job by allowing a dog into the store.

Seems fair to me. Unless it's a guide dog of something keep it outside.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

but also stomped the floor when my doggy tried to run in and inadvertedly hurt her. She gave sort of a yelp and I just flipped. I told him he was mad, that only someone cruel would hurt a doggy, and shouted at him for like 30 seconds, paid and walked out.

If a dog comes near me I didn't know I'd probably do that same. Of course I wouldn't intend to hurt said dog but if that happens that isn't my fault. As a dog owner you should control your dog more.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

When I got there he was already being scolded by the owners and he had a very panicked look on his face, and a very different attitude.

Poor guy. If anything he should be given a raise.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

I shouted at him, would you do that to a 7 year old kid?

Irrelevant as kids are allowed in the store so that made no sense.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

He sincerely apologized and looked to be in a panic.

I'd have said sorry because you know, I'd stay professional but the expression on my face would be one of boredom.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

So please help me feel better, guys.

Take better care of your dog.
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He wouldn't let your dog in the store, yet you had items to pay for? Meaning you were in there at some point to make your purchase. Where was your dog during this time? This whole thing seems fabricated to me... not to mention no store owner would openly chew someone out and allow outsiders to join in. That would be considered harassment and workplace bullying which opens them up to lawsuits. However, if this did happen then you acted like a spoiled child who didn't get their way. Grow up. There are sanitary reasons animals aren't allowed in grocery stores. Your dog isn't a service dog, therefore should not be allowed in, regardless of your friendship with the owners.
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@mildare_el_rayo

SpeeDLeemon posted...

Stop calling your dog doggy

This actually really annoyed me.
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Idiots shouldn't be allowed dogs.
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rexcrk posted...

SpeeDLeemon posted...

Stop calling your dog doggy

This actually really annoyed me.

It was meant to annoy you because it's fake
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FrozenBananas posted...

rexcrk posted...

SpeeDLeemon posted...

Stop calling your dog doggy

This actually really annoyed me.

It was meant to annoy you because it's fake

Still. Just the fact that someone would take all that time to type all that out as a joke is... disturbing.
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wwinterj25 posted...

mildare_el_rayo posted...

So I do most of my shopping at a local mini store, where they hired a 60 year old bagger today who wouldn't let my doggy in because he said there were cameras and dogs weren't allowed and he probably didn't want to lose his job by allowing a dog into the store.

Seems fair to me. Unless it's a guide dog of something keep it outside.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

but also stomped the floor when my doggy tried to run in and inadvertedly hurt her. She gave sort of a yelp and I just flipped. I told him he was mad, that only someone cruel would hurt a doggy, and shouted at him for like 30 seconds, paid and walked out.

If a dog comes near me I didn't know I'd probably do that same. Of course I wouldn't intend to hurt said dog but if that happens that isn't my fault. As a dog owner you should control your dog more.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

When I got there he was already being scolded by the owners and he had a very panicked look on his face, and a very different attitude.

Poor guy. If anything he should be given a raise.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

I shouted at him, would you do that to a 7 year old kid?

Irrelevant as kids are allowed in the store so that made no sense.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

He sincerely apologized and looked to be in a panic.

I'd have said sorry because you know, I'd stay professional but the expression on my face would be one of boredom.

mildare_el_rayo posted...

So please help me feel better, guys.

Take better care of your dog.

Yes. This
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@mildare_el_rayo
Why were you being an asshole man?

Kyuubi4269 posted...

dogs shouldn't be allowed, idiots.

ftfy
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Assuming this topic is real, did you talk to the owners of the store and try to make sure the old man doesn't get fired?
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Do you not have family or friends? How is your pet your only company? I'd suggest getting a boyfriend/girlfriend.

fettster777 posted...

Do you not have family or friends? How is your pet your only company? I'd suggest getting a boyfriend/girlfriend.

He should start with 2 legged friends.
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Screw you and your little dog too.
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