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So our DM wants someone to own Party as a department because there were too many people just throwing stuff.....

My managers decided to give me Party, which I was really really excited about. However, after going through it I'm feeling stressed. Looking at the Schematic nothing was set right at all in the first place, my shelving isn't even correct. We just got truck in today, I was going to start working on fixing everything, but my manager told me not to because it would take up way too much time.

In the end, I feel like crap because I was backup today and I got called up SOOOOOO MUCH where I basically was on the till 70% of my day then the other 10% on my truck, to the point where I only pushed out one U-Boat of Party.

Even though I know it was something I couldn't control, I feel bad because wdym I only did one u boat???? I feel as if I'm already failing at my department and I don't want to lose it. Plus, there is a ton of other departments to stock besides my department.

It's safe to say I'm just stressed. 😭

Okay long story short, my situation is very similar to how every other homeschool kids situation is....crazy parents who do everything to "protect" their child, when they are just pushing us away. Listen, I don't want to get into the negative today, just the positive because I AM GOING TO BREAK FREE.

So I'm 16f my parents pulled me 100% out of homeschooling to absolutely no school whatsoever a few months ago. They said that I'm getting my GED.

At first I was disappointed, because I looked down on it. They did it to push me back but what they didn't realize they did was push me forward. (For the record my parents are 100% against any type of college/schooling and call it a "(mind fuck)".

Anyways I have fully decided I am going to do what I want not what they want.

I am going to go to Grand Canyon University as an out of state student , and I am. Next year I am going to apply. I won't have any financial help but it's okay I know I'll make it work. I already have a full time job even though they occasionally take my money.

With thorough month-long research it's actually quite achievable. I hope to major in either Cyber security or Forensic Psychology.

Even if it's not GCU, I will still apply to every out of state college until someone accepts me, George GCU accepts almost 100% of GED applicants.

This is just a reminder, we can get out of it! Have hope it'll be okay! You got this!

I can't apply until next year but I will keep you all updated. 💜

I am thinking about applying in 2028 (I know I have a while). I was just curious about your thoughts on the school and what I should know. I'm also someone who is out of state (Nevada) so if there is anything I should know about that surrounding areas as well. Thank you so much have a great evening!

So I'm 16 and I'm a stocker, I love my job I have been with Dollar for about 6-7 months now. The only reason why I work at my store is because I live so closely so I can walk to work, but over time all of my coworkers basically feel like family now.

My SM is leaving and going to open a new store, in a very nice part of town, she's only taking a few people with her, and wants to take me. At first I got excited and thrilled and immediately said "Yes!" It's been about 6 days and I'm having doubts and I'm seeing some red flags.

One is, my SM told me not to tell anyone INCLUDING my merch manager, at first I was like "yeah okay fine." But this is starting to get out of hand, I don't like deceiving....it's to the point where I think my SM is taking it a bit too far. I love my merch manager, I feel like out of everyone HE SHOULD KNOW, and I don't want to do him dirty because I'm one of their best stockers.

Yesterday my merch manager gave me my own department (party) I was genuinely really really excited, but I know my SM was behind that just to train me on schematics. Meanwhile my merch manager thinks that I own party.

Listen, I am in a hard position, if I don't go I feel like I'll regret it, but if I stay it would also be great because I have everything I want, it's much more convenient, and I won't have to play these games.

I love my sm, but she's really really really screwing my store over with all these grey lines and I don't like that.

So today I got an awesome opportunity to go with my SM to start a new store from the ground up. Not only is it a new store it's also 20,000 square feet and will be the biggest Dollar Tree in my city.

From my understanding with limited hours she only took me and one other stocker. I start there in a few months, but I am just wondering what to expect and if you have any advice on how to do my best job.

I am genuinely so excited for this though!

So I'm 16, usually I work 5 days and no more. With inventory coming up, my SM has me for 8 days all 5am-1pm. For the record I'm not complaining lol, I just need some advice to not lose my mind.

(And before you guys start to say "that will be overtime" it's not, it's just how my schedule landed so I'm working Thursday-Thursday)

This is my first time as a stocker doing inventory. I genuinely don't know much of what to expect I'm scheduled for 64 hours straight for it. So basically I guess what I'm asking for some tips and really what it is?

I know this is like complaining that water is wet, but istg it's very funny to me that 50 year old men on this app will literally argue with me (16f) over the dumbest shit and pick the fights. I know it's on me for entertaining them and fighting back. But like grow up!!

I had this guy on my work subreddit and he was going on and on about how people under the age of 25 are lazy and shouldn't be employed. Okay man, you're 30 fighting with a 16 year old about this on Reddit, like how embarrassing is that. 😂😂

In my defense I'm not on Reddit that much, mainly for the subreddit for work but I also have a life, work two jobs, have friends, and balance school. So it's not like all I do is fight with strangers online. But it's everytime I open this app it pmo, when I literally just want to have a peaceful scrolling experience. 😂

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I'm not sure if this is the right subreddit for this it does involve my coworker so I'm going to post it here anyways. So, my coworker (I'll call her Megan) I met her for the first time 4 days ago and worked a shift with her, she's only been there about a month but we don't ever have the same shifts (thank god). For context, we are both minors and the same age.

Anyways, we had a good shift and she asked for my number. I didn't want to say no, so I gave it to her. WORSE MISTAKE EVER!

At first it was okay, she was a little dry but I honestly didn't care. My parents thought it would be a great idea if we were to make plans with her to come to my house on Friday so we made plans and it all worked out.

Anyways, a lot of red flags have been popping up, she's been over sharing and crossing my boundaries a LOT.

To the point where she confessed to having a crush on me?!?! Listen, I'm a girl, she's a girl I don't go that way lol, and I especially would NEVER date a coworker.

I honestly don't know what to do, I want to block her on everything but I can't just do that, to make matters worse I work with her dad on the freight team a LOT. Also, I can't explain this to my parents because they'll get mad at me and that's a whole other story on its own.

I guess I learned not to ever give any of my coworkers my number, but guys what do I do? I still am seeing her tomorrow, I'm planning on having a nice conversation about how I want to keep our relationship on a professional level and I have strict boundaries and I don't want them to be crossed.

I also don't want my reputation to be wrecked at work and cause any drama, I'm one of the quiet ones there I would like it to stay that way.

I'm not sure if this is the right subreddit for this but it does involve my coworker so I'm going to post it here anyways. So, my coworker (I'll call her Megan) I met her for the first time 4 days ago and worked a shift with her, she's only been there about a month but we don't ever have the same shifts (thank god). For context, we are both minors and the same age.

Anyways, we had a good shift and she asked for my number. I didn't want to say no, so I gave it to her. WORSE MISTAKE EVER!

At first it was okay, she was a little dry but I honestly didn't care. My parents thought it would be a great idea if we were to make plans with her to come to my house on Friday so we made plans and it all worked out.

Anyways, a lot of red flags have been popping up, she's been over sharing and crossing my boundaries a LOT.

To the point where she confessed to having a crush on me?!?! Listen, I'm a girl, she's a girl I don't go that way lol, and I especially would NEVER date a coworker.

I honestly don't know what to do, I want to block her on everything but I can't just do that, to make matters worse I work with her dad on the freight team a LOT. Also, I can't explain this to my parents because they'll get mad at me and that's a whole other story on its own.

I guess I learned not to ever give any of my coworkers my number, but guys what do I do? I still am seeing her tomorrow, I'm planning on having a nice conversation about how I want to keep our relationship on a professional level and I have strict boundaries and I don't want them to be crossed.

I also don't want my reputation to be wrecked at work and cause any drama, I'm one of the quiet ones there I would like it to stay that way.

I FREAKING HATE when people are eating, including myself! I honestly don't know where all of this stems from, but this morning my stepdad was eating EXCESSIVELY loud to the point where I had to stand by the microwave and put it on so I didn't start to lose my crap. 😭 It's embarrassing, and I feel bad about it.

Idk if I actually have trypophobia i haven't done much research but I think the Internet purposely puts disturbing images out there, but those do make me cringe.

Snakes, I am so scared of snakes I get nauseous thinking about them, I saw one once. I screamed and cried. 😭

Is there something wrong with me guys? 😭

Does anyone else relate to the title right now? 😂

Sometimes I get upset with it and customers. But genuinely, I love my job and the people I work with. I'm 16, this is my first job I have worked for them for about 6 months now, everyone has been so supportive and helpful at my store. It just makes me happy. I know there is a lot of negativity but I think it's also good to share the positivity too! 💜

Like seriously I'm reading through everyone's posts right now and everything I'm reading it's like "Well I relate to that," and it just bothers me because I hate that I'm not the only one going through this sh!t, but at the same time it makes me feel comfortable knowing there are people who relate.

Like we are all seriously unschooled, locked in the house, abused..... list can go on. It almost seems like all of our parents are on a Facebook group messaging one another saying "How can we make our kids lives more miserable?" 😅

Like, one day if I had kids and my kids WANT (that's the magic word) to be homeschooled then they'll actually be educated and loved, but I would NEVER force my kids to be homeschooled! In fact I'd prefer them to go to actual school! I actually want my future kids to have a life!

Guys if we ever have kids, let's give them the best lives that we never had. Let them wear what they want to wear, go where they want to go (as long as it's safe) and LIVE LIFE!

Odd rant, but listen there is hope for all of us. We got this, you got this, I got this! 👊🏼

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So long story short to give a good idea of my parents they are verbally abusive, never physically abusive to me but definitely physically abusive towards each other. I have no privacy (I'm 16f) they read through every single text message and once blocked 5 good friends on my phone just because I invited them over to my pool. Also for those wondering, this is my trap phone.

Listen, I'm 16 I work full time I have been homeschooled all my life since 4th grade until 4 months ago they pulled me 100% out of school in general so I won't get my diploma because god forbid my Health book talked about sex diseases and drugs.

I work at Dollar Tree, I work my ass off I love my job. I got a job as soon as I turned 16 and I been working about 5 months. I have managed to save over $4,000 during that time.

SOOOOO GUESSSSSS WHAT MY PARENTS DOOOOO "We need $1,000 we'll "pay it back in 6 months"" which they definitely won't.

The reason why I work so much is because I NEED the money to get out at 18 and they are already starting to take it away! Also they have their own money too .....they are doing this to keep me trapped I know it!

Hey I'm from America, and I recently have definitely considered moving to Malta, it just seems way more peaceful there. Is there anything I should know before taking the steps to possibly achieve this?