Episode 15 - Back to the Future

In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, the hosts explore various themes related to customer service experiences, retail interactions, and humorous anecdotes from their work lives. They share stories about dealing with difficult customers, the challenges of working in retail, and the importance of communication in customer service. The conversation also touches on nostalgic memories of ice cream shops and the chaos that can ensue in a busy cafe setting. Through their light-hearted banter, they highlight the quirks and challenges of working in customer-facing roles. In this episode, the hosts share humorous and outrageous stories from the world of customer service, focusing on the infamous 'Karen' archetype and the challenges faced by employees in retail and food service. They discuss a particularly memorable incident involving a disgruntled customer at an ice cream shop and delve into the struggles of working the graveyard shift at a gas station, highlighting the absurdities of management and workplace culture. The conversation emphasizes the importance of employee rights and the need for a safe working environment.

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This week's tales:

Story 1: Barista gets a steaming customer review!

Story 2: ⁠Karen needs her penny back

Story 3: ⁠Graveyard Shift Worker refuses to work for free!

News Stories

• Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf
• Rat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landmines

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Spooky Themes

02:39 Retail Experiences and Customer Interactions

21:12 Customer Service Chaos at the Cafe

30:11 Nostalgic Ice Cream Stories and Customer Demands

36:18 The Ice Cream Incident: A Customer's Fury

39:03 Understanding the 'Karen' Phenomenon

43:22 The Graveyard Shift: A Night at the Gas Station

54:00 The Trash Bag Incident: A Manager's Mismanagement

01:07:54 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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