Malaika
Retail employees face many challenges.
Many people begin working in stores as soon as they graduate from high school, and for many, it is their first job. So, while you may believe it is a simple task, nothing could be further from the truth. Any job that requires you to interact directly with customers entails dealing with people who believe they own the world and higher-ups who don’t care about you at all. It’s the unfortunate truth, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make light of it. That, at least, is what this particular artist is attempting. Of course, I’m referring to Stephen Beals. All of his comics are not only hilarious but also very relatable.
Most, if not all, depict the horrors of working in retail in a way that is both humorous and relatable. Anyone who has ever worked in this industry will understand the agony of dealing with a boss who keeps piling on more responsibilities while not paying you at all. So, if you’ve had a bad day and want to feel like you’re not alone, these comics will definitely help.
Simply scroll down to see for yourself.
#1 I am not surprised that it would keep him awake.
#2 Why am I not surprised by this?
#3 If your family pays for a house and a car, it is still your success…. right?
#4 Sometimes it is better to tell a white lie.
#5 More responsibility without extra pay.
#6 He should have known.
#7 We all have this kind of day.
#8 That is how it works apparently.
#9 What happened to Ian?
#10 So this is how you ignore people.
#11 If that ain’t the truth!
#12 Something that you come to expect.
#13 The signs are getting more ridiculous.
#14 I wish that is how it worked.
#15 We all need a lawyer.
This is what the artist had to say about himself and his work if you want to learn more about him.
The Adult Children is a comic I’ve done since I was a kid. It appeared in the weekly newspapers. The idea for this strip is that it’s all me divided up into four different characters. We all have different personalities, right? Maybe? Ok, I have at least four usable ones. The three main characters are Penny, Berle, and Harvey. Berle has tried to take over the strip from the moment he appeared. Penny and Berle are brother and sister. Harvey has known them since they were kids and has formed a long-term relationship with Penny.
#16 How to put your work on others.
#17 Nepotism wins again.
#18 It is as if no one can have a bad day in the eyes of the higher-ups.
#19 It all makes sense now.
#20 It’s all on you.
#21 You meet a lot of interesting people.
#22 Not everyone has a plan B.
#23 This is how a manager should act.
#24 HR is usually not the employee’s friend.
#25 Get everything on paper.
#26 She does not seem to like this employee.
#27 It only happens in fiction.
#28 It’s all me, me and me.
#29 These are fun stories to be fair.
What do you think of his work? Did you have as much fun as we did? Were you able to relate to these comics? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share these comics with your coworkers, as they, too, deserve a laugh in this bleak world.
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