Down here at the pawn shop - Page 50

Undertoad · 04-11-2013, 11:28 AM

It's three days left full-time at the shop, and as I wind down I'm confident that this is exactly the right time to end my tenure here.

Right now I'm doing eBay listings, as I'll continue to do one day a week; and I'm insulated from the insanity, as I'm tucked away around the corner of it. As it was at the top of this thread, I can hear half of what's going on.

A guy comes in who's been here four times in the last four weeks. We forgot to give him back his ID, and since then he's been on a permanent mission to yell at us about it.

We actually kept it in our shop for the first week, in case he returned for it. After that, we put it in the mailbox; and how that works is, the post office sends it along to the nearest delivery office, and they send it to the person, postage due.

But he wanted to find reasons to yell. The last time he came in, I was his target, and that wasn't a satisfying effort for him because I hit him with something he didn't expect: a sincere, heartfelt apology.

"Sir, I'm sorry that this has been inconvenient. We tried to do right by you, and by circumstance we have accidentally done you a little wrong. I'm really sorry about that. I'm sorry it's come to this, you must understand that wasn't our intent. I feel terrible that it's worked out this way."

That day he walked out as angry as he was when he waled in, but disarmed. I'd hoped that would send him away with a lesson, but no, today, a week later, asshole is back to yell at Ron, who wasn't aware of what ever happened and has nothing but shrugs for him.

As he walks out the door he threatens "I'm never coming back this fucking place again!" and of course we all gather to compare notes on his ignorance and hope he makes good on this.

ZenGum · 04-12-2013, 07:10 PM

The unexpectedly nice person technique ... mental judo at its finest.

Sundae · 04-14-2013, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

But he wanted to find reasons to yell. The last time he came in, I was his target, and that wasn't a satisfying effort for him because I hit him with something he didn't expect: a halibut.

FIFY

ZenGum · 04-14-2013, 07:06 AM

Next time, give him the Spanish Inquisition.

Lamplighter · 04-14-2013, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

It's three days left full-time at the shop,
and as I wind down I'm confident that this is exactly the right time
to end my tenure here.
<snip>

Today is the best day of your new life...

Crimson Ghost · 04-14-2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Next time, give him the Spanish Inquisition.

Yes. He won't expect it.

tw · 04-14-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

As he walks out the door he threatens "I'm never coming back this fucking place again!" and of course we all gather to compare notes ....

So what notes will they exchange when you walk out the door?

Now that he said, "I'm never coming back this fucking place again!", well, what will (did) you say to top that?

orthodoc · 04-14-2013, 05:58 PM

To the jerk who says he's never coming back again, you say, "thank you!".

All the best in the next phase, UT.

Undertoad · 04-15-2013, 10:52 AM

Got a text this morning from Alan. "We're opening late today my car is stuck in the garage!"

Sent back: "I thought Saturday was my last day?"

Yes, somehow he had assumed I was staying on for a while. But No. His brother had asked me to, and I said I would think about it, but I only said I'd be willing to work shifts here and there if they were desperate, and then the once-a-week eBay listings.

It feels good to be wanted. But it feels way better to not start the morning by driving to North Philly.

BigV · 04-15-2013, 11:04 AM

woot!

You're in control.

infinite monkey · 04-15-2013, 12:03 PM

Lucky. Here be envy.

elSicomoro · 04-15-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Got a text this morning from Alan. "We're opening late today my car is stuck in the garage!"

Sent back: "I thought Saturday was my last day?"

Yes, somehow he had assumed I was staying on for a while. But No. His brother had asked me to, and I said I would think about it, but I only said I'd be willing to work shifts here and there if they were desperate, and then the once-a-week eBay listings.

It feels good to be wanted. But it feels way better to not start the morning by driving to North Philly.

But dude...you were getting street cred yo!

Pete Zicato · 04-15-2013, 02:44 PM

As this thread slowly comes to a close, I just realized that the thread title should be sung to the tune of Down in the Boondocks.

Mr. Oblivious

Undertoad · 04-15-2013, 03:09 PM

Close but no cigarette! You may skip the sexy intro and forward to 1:14 to hear the lyric as done by Sublime:

Crimson Ghost · 04-15-2013, 04:04 PM

Every time you think you're out, they pull you back in...

04-12-2013, 07:10 PM	#737
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	The unexpectedly nice person technique ... mental judo at its finest. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

04-14-2013, 07:06 AM	#739
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Next time, give him the Spanish Inquisition. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

04-14-2013, 05:58 PM	#743
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	To the jerk who says he's never coming back again, you say, "thank you!". All the best in the next phase, UT. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

04-15-2013, 11:04 AM	#745
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	woot! You're in control. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

04-15-2013, 02:44 PM	#748
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	As this thread slowly comes to a close, I just realized that the thread title should be sung to the tune of Down in the Boondocks. Mr. Oblivious __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

04-11-2013, 11:28 AM	#736
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	It's three days left full-time at the shop, and as I wind down I'm confident that this is exactly the right time to end my tenure here. Right now I'm doing eBay listings, as I'll continue to do one day a week; and I'm insulated from the insanity, as I'm tucked away around the corner of it. As it was at the top of this thread, I can hear half of what's going on. A guy comes in who's been here four times in the last four weeks. We forgot to give him back his ID, and since then he's been on a permanent mission to yell at us about it. We actually kept it in our shop for the first week, in case he returned for it. After that, we put it in the mailbox; and how that works is, the post office sends it along to the nearest delivery office, and they send it to the person, postage due. But he wanted to find reasons to yell. The last time he came in, I was his target, and that wasn't a satisfying effort for him because I hit him with something he didn't expect: a sincere, heartfelt apology. "Sir, I'm sorry that this has been inconvenient. We tried to do right by you, and by circumstance we have accidentally done you a little wrong. I'm really sorry about that. I'm sorry it's come to this, you must understand that wasn't our intent. I feel terrible that it's worked out this way." That day he walked out as angry as he was when he waled in, but disarmed. I'd hoped that would send him away with a lesson, but no, today, a week later, asshole is back to yell at Ron, who wasn't aware of what ever happened and has nothing but shrugs for him. As he walks out the door he threatens "I'm never coming back this fucking place again!" and of course we all gather to compare notes on his ignorance and hope he makes good on this.

04-15-2013, 10:52 AM	#744
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Got a text this morning from Alan. "We're opening late today my car is stuck in the garage!" Sent back: "I thought Saturday was my last day?" Yes, somehow he had assumed I was staying on for a while. But No. His brother had asked me to, and I said I would think about it, but I only said I'd be willing to work shifts here and there if they were desperate, and then the once-a-week eBay listings. It feels good to be wanted. But it feels way better to not start the morning by driving to North Philly.

04-15-2013, 12:03 PM	#746
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Lucky. Here be envy.

04-15-2013, 03:09 PM	#749
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Close but no cigarette! You may skip the sexy intro and forward to 1:14 to hear the lyric as done by Sublime:

04-15-2013, 04:04 PM	#750
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	Every time you think you're out, they pull you back in... __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

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