So I work at a chain retail store - it's my first real job

>>18492668
If you get that feeling from your manager, that means she's competent. All you gotta do is be respectful, do the things you're supposed to do, and be honest and apologize when you fuck up. Be a good kid, and your manager will treat you with respect.

She's going to suck out your insides through her proboscis when you aren't looking.
Don't turn your back on her.

>>18492677
honestly that was a fresh perspective for me. my thing is, i do my job, i'm polite to everyone, i show up when i'm supposed to and leave when i'm supposed to, i do everything i'm supposed to (of course i make small mistakes on occasion)

i do like the job, i just don't know how to deal with people in the work environment when it comes to little situations like this. i just don't want to get involved in stupid workplace drama

>>18492682
lol

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>>18492668
You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist an evil person. But whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other as well. And if anyone sues you in a court of law and takes away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And whoever compels you to go a mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and from him who would borrow from you do not turn away. (Matthew 5:38-42)


OP, you are dealing with difficult bosses which we all have to go through. The Bible says that all authority is ultimately established by Heaven, and in return they will be held accountable to God. Jesus says that you need to turn the other cheek, and if they demand you go a mile, then you go the extra mile.

On the other hand, Jesus said you need to go out and be innocent as doves, but be wise as serpents. This is why you need to pray to God to give you wisdom in order to best handle this situation. In the Book of Proverbs, Jesus says that it is best to avoid an angry person. If your boss is that kind of person, then you need to make plans to move on. There are many opportunities out there that are waiting for you, pray to Jesus Christ, the Son of God who came in the flesh, and He will listen. Repent of your sins. Read the Bible cover-to-cover in the Spirit. Pray, pray, and pray. The End of the world is at your footsteps. Seek and you will find.

>>18492668
Unti you land a job that pays $250k a year - ALWAYS be looking for your next job. Write a resume or update the one you have. You're in a power position for looking for a new job because you are employed. Go check out the other retail stores and interview the staff to find the store with the best manager. It's always good to network with ppl as they may know of upcoming open position.

Golden Rule never talk crap to anyone about your current company and NEVER talk shit about your boss. You'll need a reference from them for the next 4 to 5 years.

>>18492668

Well, there's two approaches here. A) it's your first job. Keep your head relatively down, show up on time for your shifts, don't call in sick unless absolutely necessary, and be eager to pick up new tasks when the last one is completed instead of lazing about.

B) your store manager is human like the rest of us. She eats, shits, and breathes. Realistically though, she's probably a shitty person who "gets people on her bad side" because she wants to exercise the little amount of power she has in her godawful life, because she knows she's not ever going to become anything more than this. Hopefully this is a part time gig for you, and you're going to college for something better than retail management. So if she unfairly shits on you, just remind yourself that one day in your career you'll be shit on by much more successful people. And probably more successful than her. So just don't let it get to your head.