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Surviving Black Friday

If you have ever worked retail before, you know that there is one day out of the year that you hate more than any other. This day is Black Friday. I am here to tell you that Black Friday does not have to be the worst day of the year. I have a few tips that can get you through the busiest shopping day in the United States.

You do not want to watch the clock all day counting down time, you're going to drive yourself crazy. It is much better just to accept the fact that you are going to be working and nothing is going to make time go faster. Stay busy as much as possible. The more downtime you have, the more you are going to be looking at the clock and getting anxious. If you are busy, you won't have time to look at the clock and time will seem to go faster. My last tip is to pack food instead of buying it. You won't have time during your break to sit in the long line to get food, so it is better to bring a meal. Let me know what your favorite Black Friday tips are.
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  1. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 8:30 PM

    Great tip on people who are working retail on Black Friday. Those who are working that day need good tips on how to handle anxiety and not worrying about the time. I like how you said that you gotta accept the fact that you're working and there is nothing you can do to make the time go by faster.

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  2. UnknownNovember 21, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    I remember the last time I worked Black Friday. It wasn't very fun, and I was to busy to even glance at a clock.

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