My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
As most of you guys and gals already know from past posts, I sincerely love my job.
And although I’ve been in the beauty industry for 26 years now, I can honestly say that it never gets old. As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work in this industry. In fact, when I was a kid, I remember walking through the cosmetic department of Gimble Brothers with my mother, and intuitively feeling that one day I would be behind the counter doing the same thing.
I truly enjoy getting dressed up every day and going into my workplace, helping customers select fragrance, skincare and makeup. I also enjoy the interaction I have with people and getting to know them through conversation; building loyal and trusted relationships.
I never feel as though my job is a chore, but rather something I enjoy doing and getting paid for it.
But like with any job there comes challenges. And not only with the beauty industry itself, but also when it comes to certain customers who can make you so CRAZY at times, that your secret desire is to take your middle finger and place it about 6 inches in front of their face and say, “Can you read this sign?”
Yet in all honesty, these customers give you something to laugh about too - especially when you have a blog and can use it as fodder.
Earlier this week, one of the ladies I work with sent me a You Tube video and asked that I watch it, telling her what I thought. Well, after watching the video TEN times and laughing so hard that I actually farted, I went back to work and told her it was the most STELLAR reenactment I had ever seen.
Being in this industry, you eventually discover that no matter what state or country you live in, or what retail store you work at, there will always be those ‘stereotypical’ cosmetic customers that you must contend with.
The video that I am about to share with you is a PERFECT example of several of these customers - and ones that I have actually waited on myself – swear to god!
It was created by a brilliantly talented young lady named, Kaleena Massaker, who I would love to meet one day and do a comedy show together. Kaleena should be on Saturday Night Live, because she’s THAT good!
Her talent reminds me of the great Tracey Ullman.
(who I ADORE)
Honestly folks, she nailed each and every one of these customers with such precision, I actually thought I was watching REAL customers.
And I have to also share that it may seem to you as though this video is a BLOWN UP version of these customers, but it’s not.
Cross my heart.
This is EXACTLY how these customers look and act.
So, allow me to share with you a day in the life of what it’s like to be ME.
Please sit back for 4 minutes and enjoy a hearty, farty laugh.
And thank you, Kaleena. You’re FLAWLESS!
Wishing you a stunning weekend everyone!
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