How to Survive Working Black Friday
Anyone in retail, from the top executive to the newly minted part time retail worker, both loves and hates Black Friday. It’s quite possibly the busiest day of the year and a great lead in to the pre-Christmas season. Companies hand out bonuses (if you’re lucky) and extra hours, which sounds wonderful in theory. At least until you’re the only referee in a cage match between two Karens who both absolutely NEED the same pair of shoes. Here’s how to survive working Black Friday: STAY HYDRATED Forgetting to drink anything can seem like a great idea until you’re 5 hours into your shift and fighting a massive headache. It takes a split second to run into the back room and grab a beverage. Even if you have to run away from customers to do it, you’ll be back in no time. TAKE YOUR BREAKS It’s easy to forget to take a break when you’re really busy, but we have breaks for a reason. Even if you don’t eat, it’s your chance to unwind and take a breather. Use the time. Call your family. Me...
