My husband and I bought this place six years ago - a wedding reception center. It cost over a million. Took all our money and then some, but we mistakenly thought it would be a good source of income.
A friend heard about our new purchase. "I heard you guys bought this place and you're turning it into a wedding center," she says. "Yeah," I answer brightly. "We hoped it would be a good investment for a retirment income." She stares at us like we're nuts, then says, "You know, I used to work in one for a few years," she shakes her head. "I have just one thing to say to you." She then points her index finger to her temple in suicide fashion and goes, "Pkoo!"
She's right. It's just about killed us. I don't know how long we can keep on. Misery loves company, so we thought we'd share a few stories with you about people we get to put up with. They're not all crazy. But, mostly they are. Ask anyone who works in retail ... they'll tell you the same thing. And I swear, everything I'm telling you is true.