I worked in Harrods as a sales girl and I was so lazy, I just sat on my arse all day. Now I have huge respect for shop girls. It was boring, so I tried to shoplift things, but we'd always get our bags checked.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author reflects on past laziness in retail work and now respects shop workers, noting past boredom led to minor rule-breaking.
- In plain terms
- I used to be lazy at work but now respect shop girls.
- What can you take from it?
- Experience builds respect for difficult jobs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has your view of work changed?
- What do you learn from past jobs?
Another view
Admitting to theft undermines moral authority.
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