With the police effectively decimalising shop lifting I don’t find it surprising that this kind of thing will start to happen.
Edit - to be clear I’m not saying they were right in what they did, just that with the police seeming to not care about/have the resources to deal with less and less things it’s not surprising to me that people would take things into their own hands (especially somewhere like tower hamlets)
When I worked at tk maxx there were a couple of guys who lived for that shit. They kept being told not to, but they’d chase and grapple every single shoplifter.
It absolutely amazes me that grown adults willingly put themselves in danger for the sake of a company that specifically instructs them not to, and therefore obviously does not care about them.
HR can and will hang them out to dry without any comebacks.
It’s disgusting and I tell staff this when they join and I repeat it often.
And they still do it. Which can end up with having an investigation and dismissal. You can’t help some people.
A friend worked at Sainsbury’s and he’d be among the staff who’d chase after shoplifters and I used to ask him “why” a lot. He never really had a good answer but I suspect he was just bored and it livened up his day.
I think part of it is not wanting to be mugged off. Even though it doesn’t materially affect you, having someone come in everyday and nick stuff in front of you would probably wear you down. No excuse for violence of course but I can see how it comes to this.
Yeah, and people in general don’t like theives - sure they’re just stealing from the company you work for, they’re just stealing someone else’s bike, just stealing just stealing copper from a building sire, just stealing the play equipment in the park, just stealing an old ladies medication… it’s natural people resist this sort of rot, it’s almost hardwired into us.
Stealing from an individual is deplorable. I can understand why someone might want to respond aggressively (although to be clear I still don’t think it’s justified) if someone steals medication from an old lady… But from a shop?
If it gets robbed frequently enough it’ll probably close, and suddenly, those employees lose their income. Some people work retail their whole lives, nothing wrong with them feeling protective about it.
Oh damn you got me. I’m going to be thinking about the level of wit in that comeback for years. Know that today you have made a real and meaningful difference to the life of a total stranger.
Finally, some recognition. I hate when I hit someone with an epic sick burn and they just pretend it didn’t absolutely shatter their perception of themselves and the world around them
Be proud, from this day forth I am pro-crime. Down with the stable order of society, down with altruism, down with natural law, down with the entire concept of not being a complete cunt to other people in our community.
I dream of one day being able to have the level privilege needed to shit on people who work minimum wage jobs and not feel an iota of shame for doing so. God that must feel great.
With the police effectively decimalising shop lifting I don’t find it surprising that this kind of thing will start to happen.
Edit - to be clear I’m not saying they were right in what they did, just that with the police seeming to not care about/have the resources to deal with less and less things it’s not surprising to me that people would take things into their own hands (especially somewhere like tower hamlets)
I don’t see why regular employees would care so much though.
When I worked at tk maxx there were a couple of guys who lived for that shit. They kept being told not to, but they’d chase and grapple every single shoplifter.
I can’t imagine tackling someone for stealing from a tj maxx.
“Stop him! he’s getting away with a bag of stale snacks, a cracked pink salt lamp, and some scratched nonstick pans!”
I know, you wouldn’t believe the number of times I said “why do you care?” to colleagues about various things
It absolutely amazes me that grown adults willingly put themselves in danger for the sake of a company that specifically instructs them not to, and therefore obviously does not care about them.
HR can and will hang them out to dry without any comebacks.
It’s disgusting and I tell staff this when they join and I repeat it often.
And they still do it. Which can end up with having an investigation and dismissal. You can’t help some people.
Sociopathy ☕
A friend worked at Sainsbury’s and he’d be among the staff who’d chase after shoplifters and I used to ask him “why” a lot. He never really had a good answer but I suspect he was just bored and it livened up his day.
If it’s someone doing it a lot I can see getting pissed off, especially if there happens to be other history with the person.
Why? They’re stealing from the owners, not you. Now these guys will end up with assault charges for protecting the owner’s wealth.
I think part of it is not wanting to be mugged off. Even though it doesn’t materially affect you, having someone come in everyday and nick stuff in front of you would probably wear you down. No excuse for violence of course but I can see how it comes to this.
Yeah, and people in general don’t like theives - sure they’re just stealing from the company you work for, they’re just stealing someone else’s bike, just stealing just stealing copper from a building sire, just stealing the play equipment in the park, just stealing an old ladies medication… it’s natural people resist this sort of rot, it’s almost hardwired into us.
Stealing from an individual is deplorable. I can understand why someone might want to respond aggressively (although to be clear I still don’t think it’s justified) if someone steals medication from an old lady… But from a shop?
I can see a logic behind it for the employees, even if you or I might disagree.
Too much shrinkage from theft -> Store unprofitable -> Store closes -> No job
Whether that is actually the case or not (idk how much expected shrink there is.) I couldn’t say, but that mindset I can 100% see.
That assumes that people think rationally and without emotion.
and they may have weapons to defend themselves, so you are potentially risking your health to protect someone elses money
If it gets robbed frequently enough it’ll probably close, and suddenly, those employees lose their income. Some people work retail their whole lives, nothing wrong with them feeling protective about it.
When you’re deepthroating the boot, do you prefer the taste, or is it the texture you enjoy? Genuinely curious
Does your mum know you’re on the internet?
No but yours does haha gottem
Oh damn you got me. I’m going to be thinking about the level of wit in that comeback for years. Know that today you have made a real and meaningful difference to the life of a total stranger.
Finally, some recognition. I hate when I hit someone with an epic sick burn and they just pretend it didn’t absolutely shatter their perception of themselves and the world around them
Be proud, from this day forth I am pro-crime. Down with the stable order of society, down with altruism, down with natural law, down with the entire concept of not being a complete cunt to other people in our community.
I dream of one day being able to have the level privilege needed to shit on people who work minimum wage jobs and not feel an iota of shame for doing so. God that must feel great.