will i get fired if I do this?

Question

i work at retail
will i get fired if i finished my shift, got into my street clothes, and yelled at a customer in the store if i happen to stay in the store to do some shopping
of course assuming that customer is very annoying and impolite

Answer 1

Contrary to popular perception, most companies in the US are "employment at will" which means they can fire you for any reason, no questions asked. If the boss simply doesn't like you, there are no laws saying he or she cannot fire you.

That said, it costs money for employers to hire new workers, train people, etc. So...minor offenses are usually looked at as "coaching opportunities" or there are reprimands. After all, a single offense is all a matter of degree and scope -- yelling at a customer and creating a scene where customers don't want to shop would seem fairly offensive, though.

So -- you have no job protection whatsoever, nada, no rights, nothing, and antagonizing your employer, even in street clothes on an off-shift, is not a good idea if you want to keep your job. Do a google search on "Employment at will" and you will see how many rights you do NOT have.

Answer 2

Yes. You are representing your company while you shop in the store since the customers can recognize you.

Answer 3

yeah..I would shop somewhere else and not let annoying customers bother you,you should learn to separate your private life from your work life.

Answer 4

I see the appeal, but don't risk it.

And if you do risk it, you may as well kick the annoying customer.

Answer 5

yes you can, if you are in uniform, or can still be identified as a employee, even after your shift is over.

Answer 6

Put yourself in store managers place, What would you do?

Answer 7

Probably--that would be pretty stupid.