Shoppers can get wrapped up in their need to get checked out quickly and run out of patience and then take it out on the cashiers, when it has nothing to do with you

Don't let anyone crush your warm kind spirit Mary. Everyone gets down at times and sometime Christmas can be bittersweet. I hope you find the joy in the love of your wonderful family and have a beautiful holiday season.

Hmmm. Why do I get the idea that your work is not the source of your sadness? I hope you will find a moment of pure joy and relish in it.

It's so hard when customers that are grumpy come in and take it out on the cashiers. I dealt with many customers like that yesterday and it is really draining and exhausting on the emotions. I'm so sorry that you are struggling. If you need to talk, you can email me. I'm here for you. You are special Mary. Please know that. I hope tomorrow is better for you.

That's horrible when customers take their frustrations out on everyone else around them. As for the other stuff that has been bumming you out lately, I'm very sorry and hope things change for you soon. *hugs*

To me, Christmas sucks! It's nothing but stress, work, and dealing with the relatives you spend all year avoiding. But it has some "positive" sides. The economy gets a boost. You feel good cause you finally bought your cousin something (she will love that new soap dish).. it can be a "cheery" time.. Now onto the rest:

Mary, to me (and this is just an opinion) your problem is that you are "TOO NICE"! You have known me a very long time.. I call all as I see! I won't suggest you don't be nice (not my point - always be nice).. but my word of caution is this: You make yourself look too easy to "step on". Like a carpet.. if it looks "clean and pristine" a person takes their shoes off. If not, they step all over it and don't really care.

Many people in the world will "prey" on people they feel weak. I don't think you are weak Mary.. but you come off that way at times. Too NICE for your own good at times... The people that do are generally those that feel insecure with themselves..

So to sum this up.. MARY YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST (MOST CARING) PEOPLE I EVER MET! I LUV YA!! But also.. you need to get a "Backbone"! You can't let people walk over you just because your nice. Be NICE, but show your STRONG too.. and people will respect ya....

You know that you are loved and that is the best gift of all.

It's too bad that there are those out there who will take advantage. Like Cindy said, don't let anyone steal your joy. You have so much good going on in your life so keep focusing on that. I understand about not feeling comfortable blogging about certain things that go on. Write what you want, or don't write at all. Your friends here love you and care about you and want only the best for you.

Christmas is one of those holidays that brings out the best of people and the worst of them at the same time. Don't let those Scrooges get you down. They have lost the spirit.
I hope things get a little better.
AJ

let it all out mary we are all here for you. threw the good and the bad. i know this is true i have had the good and the bad and you are all still here for me. ((((hugs)))) butterfly

Not only there,but drivers out there are getting very rude.
I noticed this every years.They are not in the spirit.
Think that they are more pissed off about everything.
So,be safe,take a deep breath and enjoy your lunch hour.
They can suck it up.

retail is the hardest work imaginable - because of the people - they can make or break your day.
I hope whoever is not treating you right changes their ways soon... {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Keeping it in doesn't do anyone good--you have to let it out--an old trick I learned--get into a car--roll up the windows and just yell your heart out--let the anger go--it works and you will feel a lot better after.

OH Mare.... you meet a Scrooge. Remember what happened to Scrooge? Keep your heart open, don't let Scrooge be a "joy-stealer". Merry Christmas MaryMacMareMare

(((((HUGS))))