Crazy Customer Stories

We hear about customers stealing, but it’s worse when employees do it. They know the loopholes and try to use them. I remember working in a store where one employee changed a TV’s barcode to scan it f… more

Can we talk about cool managers who make work feel like fun? I got a new manager, and now I miss my old one every single day. Work never felt like work with her. She never gave me a hard time and alwa… more

Anyone pick up the new Switch 2 that was just released?

I suck at video games. Like when my nephew was five years old, he wanted to always play me, because I was the only one he could beat ;)

Always liked the Swit… more

Working in a customer facing job can bring really low moments. Sometimes, it affects your mood, and you stop talking to people for a day or 2 . Once, a lady called, started talking down on me from the… more

Sure, there are crazy customers, but what about crazy co-workers? One of my favourites was a former bank manager (I think, uh, "personal vices" is why he was former) who didn't understand how bank … more

Have you ever felt helpless while helping a customer? I have, many times. As a call centre agent, I often get calls from elderly people. They can’t pass the verification because they don’t remember th… more

Looking for a job in warehouse or cashier. I’m a mom of 3 toddlers and I’m ready to work hard and provide for them. I have experience in fast food, warehouse, customer service, and team lead roles. I’… more

Had a credit card customer call in once, about a weird recurring charge. It was from a dating text/call service he’d signed up for.
He was like, “I’m 70+ and I keep getting contacted by 18 to 25-year olds. I only wanted… more

Some days that second cup of coffee isn’t about the caffeine, it’s just emotional support at this point ☕😮‍💨
Like, am I alert now? Not really. But at least I feel like I’ve got my life together for five minutes.
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So, we have talked about how hard it is to unwind, but what specifically do you do to unwind?

I have always read, having at least one book sitting around that I am in somewhere. I don't have cable… more

My mother was (still is, but you don't see the crazy savings anymore) one of these extreme couponers. Used to buy multiple copies of the Sunday paper to get ALL the coupons. Me, I'm excited when the new… more

I worked at this store for a little over 3 years, and one of the wildest parts was watching some of the regulars’ babies literally grow up in front of me.
Like, I remember one mom coming in with a newborn in a carrier a… more

There was this one guy who used to come into the store I worked at every single day, like clockwork. Sometimes 3 to 5 times a day. He’d do a full lap, maybe pick up an item, look at it for a second, then le… more

I was trying to order Omaha Steaks and was charged 13.82. I didn't get my steaks and was redirected to another website. WHAT a SCAM. So does anybody get a job here? Maybe if you want a job in a sw… more

Have you ever had a bizarre request from a customer that was not possible to complete? I remember one call where a customer kept asking for the address of the credit card production facility as she wa… more

This one mom came in with her toddler who went full meltdown mode right by the fitting rooms. Screaming, flailing, the whole show. She just kept shopping like it was not her kid 😭 I ended up crouched… more

Working in a call center brings all kinds of experiences, some good, some weird. One time, when i was working as call centre agent, I got a call from someone who turned out to work at the same company… more

I work part time as housekeeper., 2 days a week. I am looking to work 3 week days and weekends as needed as pet sitter, dog walker. I have worked for pet sitter services, volunteer for dog sanctuary,… more

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I remember working as a cashier at a retail store where the policy gave $10 off if an item scanned higher than its price or free if under $10. There was this one customer came with a cart full of smal… more

I remember once, while working as a customer service rep, I read a word in a disclosure with my accent, and it caused an issue. They claimed it made me non-compliant and said it changed the meaning of… more

One of my favourite Crazy Customer stories involves my staff more than the customer. Caught this guy opening product to steal. As I was escorting him out, he said the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me: "As long … more

It’s always amazing how working with teammates who match your energy and efficiency makes everything better. It lightens the load, keeps things fun, and creates a positive vibe that actually boosts your mot… more

One time at Walmart, I had a customer argue with me because she was convinced that the price on the clearance sticker meant the entire cart of items she had should be that price, like she thought “$3.99” applied … more

When I worked at the return desk in retail, a customer once brought in cooked chicken in his own baking tray wanting a refund because it “did not taste good.” The chicken was clearly old, smelled awfu… more

Been going through a lot of these fishbowls lately, and the best stories seem to be here in Crazy Customer Stories. But I also noticed that I am not the only one who has trouble decompressing on those rare off d… more

One day, in the middle of a snowstorm, a guy strolled into the store wearing shorts and flip-flops. He said he was “just popping in for milk” but ended up chatting with me at the register for a good 20 minu… more

You know that moment when you’re juggling a dozen things at work, emails, calls, random tasks and suddenly your brain just freezes? It’s like click and everything crashes at once, and you’re left staring at… more

I am an experienced health care professional with over 20 years of expertise in public health nutrition and caregiver training. I have a strong background in managing care teams and developing effecti… more

It always surprises me how companies expect you to go above and beyond just to prove you’re ready for the next role, even when you’re already doing an amazing job. How much is enough? Haven’t you alre… more

There was this one customer at the retail store I used to work at who’d spend hours piling up items in her cart. Then she’d go through the register, scanning each item one by one, only to start puttin… more

Ok, here's a fun story. I am assuming that most of us have the store number and date received on their products somewhere.

Guy tried to return a discman. Yes, it was about a decade ago, but still, a DISCMA… more

I wonder if returning to the office has been easy for anyone. It's a big shift after remote life. But reconnecting in person has its benefits too: quick hallway chats, shared laughs, real-time tea… more

Back when i worked at a thrift store , we had a customer who kept trying to swap price tags from cheap items onto designer clothes. I caught her in the act, and she just laughed and said, “Hey, it was… more

Has anybody else had a bisexual bride and the bridesmaid were fighting over who was sleeping with her that night? To the point of fighting ripping each others dresses. Mote: she married a male