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Adventures in Retail

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I clock in at 9:53 and drop into a wobbly chair in the break room (I’m not getting paid for those extra seven minutes anyway), barely suppressing a shudder at the reality of what my life will be for the next eight hours; a sales shift on a weekend during the holiday season (no such thing as "pre" anymore). The large table in the center of the room is adorned with a seasonally appropriate plastic tablecloth, but the snowman and reindeer seem to mock me, smiling and prancing about, knowing they will be safe back here all day.I check ...

Outstanding reviews

Hi CA!Oh my gosh! You are putting me in the holiday spirit! I thought this piece was just the right amount of funny and sweet while incorporating just a dash of sarcasm. Congratulations on the shortlist!
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Fine and hooking work. Congrats C.A.
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