Unfiltered Story #218545
I work as a Circulation Assistant at my Christian school’s library. During the weeks between the end of summer classes and the start of fall semester we reduce our weekday hours to 9AM-6PM. While working the front desk I take a call.
ME: Thank you for calling ***** University Library. This is (Me) speaking, how may I assist you?
CUSTOMER: Yeah, what time do you close for today?
ME: We close at 6PM today sir.
CUSTOMER: (becomes irate) ****d****it man! What time do you open tomorrow?
ME: Sir, we are open from 9AM to 6PM Monday through Friday until the end of August.
CUSTOMER: ****ing h*** man! You’re really *****ing me here! I work during those hours and I need to come in man!
ME: Um, sir, if you can tell me what you need I can attempt to help you over the phone–
CUSTOMER: I ****ing work during those hours man! **** you! I want my money back!
ME: Your money back? I’m sorry sir, may I ask what you are referring to?
CUSTOMER: Go to h*** heathen!
ME: Excuse me?
CUSTOMER: You heard me! (click!)
My supervisors let me take an extra break after that.
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