'The customer is king': 20+ retail workers share the craziest demands customers have made on the job

Many people say that working in retail builds resilience and character, but perhaps it just exposes you to the worst kind of people in this world. I guess in some sense, that builds resilience and character, but that has to be the only silver lining that comes with having to deal with entitled Karen customers on a daily basis. Otherwise, these workers deserve the kind of prizes and medals that heroes and soldiers receive because I'm sure it feels like every shift is an almost Sisyphean fight for victory.

This list was compiled from the following r/AskReddit thread, wherein current and former clothing store employees shared the most insane demands customers ever made while they were on the job. Keep scrolling below for the full list and feel free to share your own experiences. When you're done, check out this collection of top 'first world' problems and this compilation of top irresponsible financial decisions.

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