Recording summary · July 2017
Things I hated about working at the petrol station
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Overview
A month after leaving a petrol station job, Daniel experiences nightmares about a disliked former coworker and reflects on various workplace frustrations.
Workplace friction involved coworker complaints about unannounced toilet breaks, conflicts over arrival times and shift handovers, language pronunciation difficulties, and disputes over window signage.
Daniel disliked repetitive customer queries regarding facilities and payment minimums, lacked motivation to intervene in drive-offs and shoplifting, and drew comparisons to experiences with security in Japan and alcohol regulations in Norway.
Themes
Lingering negative feelings and nightmares regarding a former petrol station coworker.
Workplace disagreements over announcing toilet breaks, break protocols, and communication.
Evening shift handovers, arrival times, and disputes regarding outdoor duties.
Language pronunciation difficulties and resulting workplace friction.
Disagreements over posting and removing a window sign stating the store's opening hours.
Repetitive customer inquiries concerning cash machines, cashback, toilets, and minimum card payment thresholds.
Handling petrol drive-offs and a lack of motivation to police or confront shoplifters.
Retail and travel comparisons involving Japanese convenience store security equipment and Norwegian alcohol sales restrictions.
Developments
Daniel quit employment at the petrol station one month prior.
The manager informed Daniel of coworker complaints regarding leaving for the toilet without notification.
Daniel sellotaped a paper sign to the petrol station window stating the store was open, which a coworker repeatedly removed and threw away.
Daniel previously worked at a convenience store in Japan equipped with paint balls behind the till.
Daniel visited Norway with an ex-girlfriend and attempted to buy beer at a supermarket after 6 PM.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel arrived late to shifts, as alleged by evening shift coworkers, or arrived early to bring in newspapers and flowers.