Jordan Peterson - Learning from Retail Jobs

[@browneyedgirlblog]

‘Every opportunity is rich enough to learn a skill from. And you also have the opportunity to be grateful not to be starving to death in a ditch’ Right on, man.

[@kerrzUSR]

@@bored_and_has_no_clue Oh come on, I've been broke for a longlong time before but at least I'm not a child soldier in the congo. Get some perspective man

[@kerrzUSR]

@@bored_and_has_no_clue Yes America needs to bring back mental asylums, the majority of homeless are mentally ill or addicts. Fortunately you live in a country where you have opportunities to escape such a life, I doubt the man was on minimum wage.

[@thesaint8400]

Couldn't agree with this more. I now own my own businesses but, honestly, my formative years were working in a supermarket in my early 20's. I was snobby of it at first (thought it was embarrassing) but started to make it my own by: Getting trained in all departments to get a varied experience, getting to work at the customer service desk (unbelieveable skills learned when you spend 8hrs dealing with pissed off people), putting a post-it of exam revision or Romanian words from the security guard on the check-out screen etc etc. I still use my hourly wage back then (£6.5) as a guideline for how far I've come since then.

[@moonknight4053]

Owning businesses sounds so hard to do, how did u do it? Also… I’m from the future

[@The-Dirty-Straw]

No he's not saying to have bad standards as some think. But rather take advantage of the best opportunity you have next to you that you can get. Its about what you can do.

[@Sisterlisk]

I'm 26, need at least 1 year of customer service experience in order to apply for the jobs I want, so I'm currently working at Walmart (in Canada) as a greeter - and I love it! My coworkers (most) and managers really like me, and I like them! Heck, I might stay here...

[@AustrianEconomist]

I hope you're doing great now, Rachel (:

[@mayacain5259]

I felt so happy reading this, good for you! And good luck!

[@kaijufan6246]

I worked as a Greeter a Walmart in the US for three years straight. It was great at the time. I was 20 when I started and 23 when I left. My coworkers (most of them) were great and my management, supervisor, and superiors were great too. They appreciated my performances and even though I had quit back in 2019, whenever I visit my old store, they greet me happily, remember the hardwork I did, and told me if I ever needed a job again, they'd hire me again with no problem. The supervisor complimented how I was one of her best workers, and I took pride in that. I thank God I had a job to help me pay for community college, put gas in my car, food, pay the phone bill for me and my family, and gave me money to hang with friends. It was an opportunity indeed. I am studying for Pharmacy Technician, so this was a great way to prepare me and help me interact with customers.

[@aznericxD]

First day at retail and I’m already watching this video

[@AustrianEconomist]

I hope you're doing great now, friend.

[@baileyangelino6010]

Would be interested to know where he ended up 2 years later

[@True38]

I've worked 12 years in Retail and won't recommend it unless you enjoy low payment and at times a stressful environment, as you will have to undertake multiple tasks and requests simultaneously. On a positive note, it is a very active and social job with various tasks. Still wouldn't recommend it to anyone, only something that you work on the side while pursuing a career in school. There are much better opportunities out there so stay focused on a specific path that will truly fullfill you and make you a lot of money.

[@brentwub]

This couldn't be more accurate. I started working in a grocery store at 14 years old as a stock clerk. 5 years forward, and I've worked myself up to a decent supervisor with a very comfortable pay, lots of leaderships trainings provided by the company and just a better understanding of myself, business, and people. Applying for a job here was probably the smartest thing I've done in my life.

[@jj_grabes]

I learned so much from my part-time jobs. If you apply yourself in them, the skills you gain in them can serve useful to you for the rest of your life.

[@Jollyprez]

All work is moral. Retail and service jobs can be VERY hard. I have nothing but respect for people at McDonalds, garbage truck drivers, Walmart workers, and so-on. I always treat people with respect and kindness - and patience. My son worked in a restaurant for 5 years. The last two preparing to go to nursing school by taking classes and so-on. He's currently working as an LNA ( while in RN school ), and remarks that even a bad day as an nursing assistant is better than the best day at 5 Guys. His attitude and flexibility is much appreciated by the hospital and the patients.

[@moonknight4053]

You sound very old school like my grandfather, he was like that too. He worked in places like that too, retail and what not. Honestly idc where people work I just hope they do it with integrity! I have nothing but respect for anyone who works any job too, especially retail workers and what not. Cheers 🍻

[@ArtDrumz]

This is such a great answer.

[@MotownShaker]

Just started a 'working-class' job and this got me off my high-horse

[@zaveeramini9712]

There is no bottom, just different jobs. Most of us are so lost in the idea that happiness comes with success in career that we live our lives miserably till we are dead. Take it easy, chill...

[@falcosirrus8620]

I actually miss retail. I do a lot of outdoor pursuits, especially cycling, so it was good for work/life balance by having some weeks in which i had days off during the week to myself and then spend time with friends at nights and weekends. I also liked that there were lots of different employees on different days and many of them were attractive females. Plus i liked seeing new faces everyday and interacting with the customers. Moved on to oil rigs and spent a large amount of time on what was basically a prison in the middle of the ocean surrounded by the same men and same conversation day in day out, but the pay was great. Then into an office which is has decent pay but long hours and still the same people each day. Find what suits your interests and pays enough to have some fun and travel.

[@nancywysemen7196]

very practical advice. like your calming directive to a young person. often hard for parents,etc, who may be demanding too much gratification too soon,from the b.a.

[@Maxfli82]

Great advice from JP. He’s like the father I never had. I started working in retail 10 years ago thinking I’d stay only a year. I worked my butt off and became very competent. Now I got a much better job in the IT industry due to my learning and diligence in retail tech.

[@grantbartley483]

I worked in McDonalds for four and a half years and never got promoted. Now I edit an international philosophy magazine. That company was not smart enough to recognise my potential. Or perhaps it was the office politics....

[@sp123]

McDonald's is grunt work. It's not for everyone

[@colinmccombe4910]

There is valuable experience to be gained from any job. You shouldn't ever pass up an opportunity for self improvement.

[@wqwwqwqqpoppopoo]

great advice. I definitely think your efforts will be noticed and rewarded better in a small business like he said.

[@LilySaintSin]

He's so right 👏👏👏

[@johnedward2766]

How to deal with 10 hours of standing with half hour break

[@Lylamamma1997]

I have a couple high level degrees and worked hard to get the degrees along with all the certifications. However, the job changed and my belief system no longer fits. So, I chose to leave. Now, my plan is to seek out a lateral position that ascribes to the same world view that I have. Going to work with internal conflict every day was difficult. My politicial philosophy is congruent to JP's and I was working in education. Need I say more?

[@cFlakeOfficial]

You should never say anything else... You trying to use big words was bad enough.

[@dureremu5897]

The advice we bloody need.

[@Tapelband]

I loved my retail job at AnchorBlue and I'm so dumb I would still be there today if it didn't go out of business...

[@Tapelband]

...rip Seirlander Webb.

[@bababooeyhatesu]

@@Tapelband RIP ALL MUSIC RETAIL. I miss it soooo much.

[@douglasthomson4550]

Three years later? What retail. Things get out of date so fast....

[@Daniel73-23]

And there are other jobs besides retail that are quick to hire anyone willing to work. A factory or warehouse job is more physically demanding than retail, but it's far less soul-crushing, and the opportunities for advancement are still there.

[@moesypittounikos]

In my experience low iq bosses are the most nasty. They don't believe in workers rights and especially job descriptions. My brother owns a few takeaways and he works his staff to the bone, and below minimum wage. He feels like a lord over them, so he tells me! Its not about starting at the bottom like measuring jobs like on a ladder. You could get a job in retail and be lucky and have a boss who is idealistic and not into power games. High iq people tend not to be into power politics over petty things. In my experience again, its to do with iq, I am sure of it. I've known really stupid people in authority and they are super nasty. The intelligent people in authority are easy going. Even if you found a high flying job somewhere you will probably still have a sadist boss over you. Low iq people can still get into manager roles. Jordan Peterson will probably disagree bit I've seen this happen.

[@Liberty_Freedom_Brotherhood]

Moesy Pittounikos I’m not sure what the correlation is between low IQ and sadism but that’s an interesting comment nonetheless!

[@luenicluke]

Nah There’s a video where JP talked about people with low IQ getting into higher places etc;

[@IGamingStation]

Every opportunity is an opportunity to become successful.

[@johnedward2766]

Hey can someone answer I am not worried about retail job but worried about standin for 9 to 10 hourse with half and hour break.my legs will hurt and become jelly like.

[@justin7383-q3v]

Standing for long hours is actually not that bad at least compare to walking for long hours

[@johnedward2766]

@@justin7383-q3v hey thanks for replying have you ever done job which requires on eto stand like mc donalds or retail.how does it feel after shift

[@justin7383-q3v]

@@johnedward2766 its not that bad. Maybe overtime when you get used to it, it becomes easier

[@johnedward2766]

@@justin7383-q3v ok thanks for reply,but man imagine standing and working nine hours straight with half hour brake ,that will put huge pressure on the legs and when you do it for some years imagine what health risk it would have.coz the thing is I don't have anyother option than working these jobs

[@justin7383-q3v]

@@johnedward2766 if youre working 9 hours you probably get 3 breaks. Also standing/walking are good for you. You could even ask your supervisor if you could do a less demanding job

[@BigGamingBossMan]

I needed this

[@blake2648]

What is the song used at the end of the video? I know it's not "Darude - Sandstorm".

[@picis735248798]

It's not "Darude - Sandstorm".

[@thecatspyjamas1309]

How did that come about? that was all over KZbin for awhile.

[@ArtDrumz]

It's called Aft by Kensuke Ushio. I just watch this on my laptop and shizam it on my phone. Works almost every time.

[@blake2648]

Thank you.

[@acpgiga]

Great advice!

[@androiduser6928]

Amazing!

[@Leandre22_02]

Retail is trash

[@bluesun2001]

In the US you can be fired in 5 seconds for just disagreeing with the manager. Especially if the female manager is fat and you are slim, young and have progressive views. For instance you suggest to start paying bills online rather than cutting hundreds of checks monthly wasting time and resources that adds to pollution if our town and doing some work online. It's becoming harder for younger people to work with elder generation managers due to the gap.

[@bababooeyhatesu]

A clerk disagreeing with the Manager's requests for you to do certain work is called "Insubordination." And yeah for that you can and will be fired! Also it's great if you have such progressive ideas but keep them to yourself unless asked for your input. No one likes a smart ass. We had a saying "Don't think above your pay scale." Meaning, Supervisors and Managers are paid to deal with the customers who are not happy with your customer service. Let them handle it. The gap? That is everywhere. Perhaps if you had more work experience in your life then you would get the promotion because you would have the prior know how that is needed to handle tasks that are learned over time. For Instance, how to conduct a proper interview with prospective employees, Hiring them based on their past experience and knowledge of whatever position, Knowing how to see in people who make good public service providers, workers who are motivated to help customers find what they need and enjoy being the one that is good at that. Who are you to say what is wasteful and what is adding to pollution when you are there to do customer service? Don't overthink the work. Just do it. And uh watch that young slim male entitled bullshit when dealing with any female co worker or higher up because that's sexual harassment and that's serious discrimination. It's not the elder generation that is the problem, it's your total disrespect, narcissitic views, and age discrimination that is gonna get you canned....fast. Oh and try being late a lot. Or coming back from lunch or breaks late. Always have an excuse as to why you're not doing what was delegated to you....you'll get fired even faster. Part of work is learning how to play by the rules, respect your co workers and the place that hired you, doing a task for the task's sake, and not feeling above it all. It's the people who are on time, get right to work, don't chat and goof off with co workers or even take too much of a customer's time, who are more open to new experiences and willingness to learn from someone else who actually may know more than you who will keep their jobs, get raises and bonuses, and are thought of as someone who earns their promotions. Earns not Entitled. You wouldn't last with me as your boss more than 3 days! LOL

[@mustafaahmad1755]

@@bababooeyhatesu I bet you liked your own comment

[@justicemissy5291]

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[@comfortudoiyak5196]

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[@emailwilliamgrobanmanageme928]

Yes sure, forex is a more profitable online busines.

[@emailwilliamgrobanmanageme9031]

I have been trading for over 7months now with no good returns rather get loss account blown.

[@emailwilliamgrobanmanageme6677]

You gotta see investors scared and loose funds due to ignorance.

[@jimmybar11]

I have been in such situation before and it wasn’t an easy one.

[@saprissa30]

Mmm. Nah. I stayed with drug dealing lol

[@felz9447]

This is funny

[@sourcescience]

I paid tens of thousands for my degree. Over my fucking dead body am I working in retail.

[@TheMattmatic]

That's your choice, but people still have to work the best job they can find if they want to make a living.

[@thecatspyjamas1309]

I paid 5,000 for my degree, in Ireland, glad I don't have to be a debt slave now, very unfortunate over there, especially if you got yourself a degree in Lesbian Dance Theory haha (Ben Shapiro) I work in retail, photo shop, small company, great pay, don't rule all retail out, there are great little numbers out there.

[@seanalexander1133]

Don't take a job unless you want to be a slave. Start your own business. Don't waste your strength and time on something a robot was designed to do.

[@fredrikolsson7568]

1) There's a structural limit for small businesses within the economy. 2) Many, if not most, are not suited to run their own business. A lot of people are simply too dumb or lack other personal qualities (look at normal distribution of IQ). 3) You are still a slave to taxes, laws and regulations. There's A LOT of paperwork involved in running your own business. Ergo: Having a job is the best/only alternative for many people.

[@garouuchiha4041]

Sean Alexander You have to start somewhere 1st and so starting a normal day job is the best to get the flow in of cash.

[@wqwwqwqqpoppopoo]

Starting your own business is no picnic, and most of them fail. You may not be a slave to the owner but you are a slave to your own business. The owner is always the last one to get paid.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

wrong. owning business high risk. must be setup properly to succeed. clearly you've never done it in a any material way. collecting a steady check (which you are not guaranteed as a biz owner) and foregoing risk is a form of freedom; it's all perspective. start a biz if you have the foundation, idea and runway... otherwise don't be a fool

[@proximacentauri2684]

If everyone started a business, everything would fail and no one would have a business. People need a surefire way of supporting themselves.

[@joeaugustine5259]

haahaha cut the BS, if you work in retail your life is pointless... use your retail job, as a step to start a business

[@underdegunn1174]

You just contradicted yourself.

[@joeaugustine5259]

UnderDe Gunn no I didn't, because if you don't start a business with the sales skills u learned while working in retail, ur life is pointless

[@joeaugustine5259]

A Lazy Hobo Online lol, there's nothing wrong with having a retail job, it's the people who are career retail employees who their lives are pointless

[@thenewwaydevil]

damn, people are up-voting this idiotic post? Jesus christ

[@Francisco-j1e]

Contradiction where? People that were born poor af need to get money, so having a job and quit it to open a business with the money earned is the only way to go. Zero contradiction.