It is a hard time in retail. I like it okay though, for now. I see older people though who are still there and it makes me sad. There are so many better things to do. My manager hates his job. He talks about how stupid the customers are, how dumb our company is. He always tells me to get out while I am young. How as soon as his kids aren't there to support he is getting out of it. There are customers out there who do seem to be traveling under a cloud. I mean people ask me how much something cost when there is a price on the shelf where they took the product from. Or ask me if I work there when they see me coming out the back room arms full of product. Another thing is the customer asking me why things cost so much. I don;t control the prices, as is the same I'm sure with every regular associate at any store.  What is it that makes people hate working in retail. It is the customers number one. And who shops, well everyone. I personally have learned a lot how to be a good customer from working in retail. But trust me I would never make it a career.  People have told me that if I work hard I could be a manager. But that is not what I want. That seems like a trap.  I could get comfortable, and stay there too long. Instead I will work my way through college and get a job I love. I want to be excited to go to work.