At almost any job, one quickly learns that the public perception of an industry or profession is generally flawed in some way. As with most things in life, it can be pretty useful to know exactly how things work behind the scenes sometimes.
So we’ve gathered interesting and illuminating posts from folks who spilled industry secrets online and compiled them here. So get comfortable as you scroll through, take notes on whatever might be useful, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own experiences and examples, if you have them, in the comments section below.
#41
We can't do anything if you're stealing. We can't even accuse you. We can only call the police and most workers won't go court for the soulless corporate lizards who run our store. Besides by the time the cops would arrive you'd be home in bed for the night.
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10points
#42
The code for the paper coupons you get in the mail for fast food places can be used many times if you just use the code on the app to order. If you go to a certain place often you can take a pic of the paper to help remember it.
The surveys on fast food receipts just give you a code with a certain code to it. For example, Carl's Jr. has codes that are CJXXXXX, where the X's are random numbers. Once you figure out the code for that restaurant you can just not do the survey and write down random numbers after the CJ on your receipts. Nobody ever checks and they don't even type it into the computer. Free burgers.
The surveys on fast food receipts just give you a code with a certain code to it. For example, Carl's Jr. has codes that are CJXXXXX, where the X's are random numbers. Once you figure out the code for that restaurant you can just not do the survey and write down random numbers after the CJ on your receipts. Nobody ever checks and they don't even type it into the computer. Free burgers.
9points
#43
At Walmart, If frozen food items or dairy products don’t get refrigerated right, they still stock and sell them.
9points
#44
Cat and Jack Brand items are returnable to Target within a year of purchase price in any condition.
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9points
#45
I was a store mgr for a large home improvement store for 12 years, I knew in the first 15 seconds how much if any help you gonna get. If you were a jerk then very little or none, if you’re reasonable and nice I’d bend over backwards for you…I remember my first boss telling me: you’ll never remember 98% of your customers but you’ll remember the other two..
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9points
#46
One thing most customers don’t realize is that big chains often pretend to run out of certain items just to push alternatives with higher profit margins. For example, if a popular budget option is ‘sold out,’ it’s not always because demand was too high-it’s sometimes because management wants you to buy the pricier version sitting right next to it. Employees usually know the cheaper stock is in the back, but we’re told not to restock until the ‘premium’ stuff moves. It’s not malicious, just business strategy-but from the customer side, it feels like artificial scarcity.
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9points
#47
A lot of the time, prices can be haggled in my company. If there is any cosmetic or structural damage to an item, any cashier can reduce the price and its often negotiable if they're feeling nice.
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8points
#48
If you’re drinking the fountain soda you’re drinking mold and mildew. Sometimes black mold.
7points
#49
Dont workout at commercial gyms if you can afford not to and if you have to, wash your hands and shower.
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7points
#50
**Hotels:** Be nice. Seriously, be kind and the person behind the desk will bend over backwards for you! Also: unethical Protip, but if you’re going to be one or two nights in a city and want to save, CALL BEFOREHAND, and tell them you’re in town for a funeral. Bereavement rates are anywhere from 30-50% off.
**Bed Bath Beyond & Nordstroms:** They will literally take back anything that looks like they sold it before. Now, you can’t return a Hamilton Beach blender or Wrangler jeans, but if you have a luxury/expensive brand item? You can return it for store credit.
**Bed Bath Beyond & Nordstroms:** They will literally take back anything that looks like they sold it before. Now, you can’t return a Hamilton Beach blender or Wrangler jeans, but if you have a luxury/expensive brand item? You can return it for store credit.
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7points