RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 9, 2017 17:50:43 GMT
I want to be a little bit silly. I want to change my name badge to add something witty. Nothing rude or saucy.
I work in a supermarket and I'm going to be serving on the till for 7 hours. My customers are mostly a generation older than me, and the rest of the staff probably a generation younger.
I thought of "goodbye (I just looked it up) So long, and thanks for all the fish" from Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but I'm not sure how many people would get it. Chances are, only one or two people would even notice, but those who did would make my day.
Ideas?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 18:21:05 GMT
Fun idea! I know someone that did this and it was "I'm Awesome" but it was a kid. I'll admit I don't know the quote, but it would probably make me ask about it.  Or you could do a little topper above your name with "short-timer" or "I'm outta here!" |
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Post by baylorgrad on Jun 9, 2017 18:39:14 GMT
The first thing that came to my mind was print your name backward -- like mirror writing or something -- on your name badge. I like the idea of doing something different on your last day. |
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 9, 2017 19:16:33 GMT
@shells004 yes, that kind of thing, except in British English! Hmm, baylorgrad that made me remember that another guy turned his badge upside down on his last day, so the mirror-writing is a little too much like that. I'm now thinking of just printing "Goodbye, I'll miss you all" instead of my name. I doubt anyone will notice. It's just for my own fun. |
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Post by destined2bmom on Jun 9, 2017 19:55:52 GMT
Will management get mad or have others already done this?
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 9, 2017 20:22:39 GMT
Will management get mad or have others already done this? It's my last day and the branch manager isn't in. References have been written and delivered - they can't exactly sack me. The assistant/duty managers won't care, and there's not a lot they can do about it. If the area manager pops in, which is unlikely, he won't notice. He hardly notices the staff, let alone what we're wearing. The only people who might notice are the customers. That's why I want something humorous and harmless, you know? |
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Post by hop2 on Jun 9, 2017 20:38:28 GMT
All right then,
Cheerio
Pip pip
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Post by JoP on Jun 9, 2017 20:40:37 GMT
No suggestions sorry RedSquirrelUK I just wanted to say good luck in your new job. When are you starting? |
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Post by lemondrop on Jun 9, 2017 21:04:24 GMT
Inigo Montoya  (Princess Bride reference, but if I have to explain......) Good luck in your new job and enjoy your last day! |
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jun 9, 2017 21:58:00 GMT
How about, "So long, been good to know ya"
It's an old song, so the customers may get the reference.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 9, 2017 21:58:01 GMT
No suggestions sorry RedSquirrelUK I just wanted to say good luck in your new job. When are you starting? Thank you! Not till July. I get 3 weeks "off" between jobs! |
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Post by JoP on Jun 9, 2017 22:03:58 GMT
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Post by hop2 on Jun 9, 2017 22:29:33 GMT
I'll see you in another life. When we are both cats.
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Post by littlemama on Jun 9, 2017 23:02:21 GMT
Dh and I once changed our friend's nametag to "Coolio". It was HOURS before he noticed. (Dh and I were not married at the time and were young lol)
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Post by hop2 on Jun 9, 2017 23:05:40 GMT
After all, tomorrow is another day. Gone w the wind
I'm ready for my close up Sunset blvd
Got a moment there I thought we were in trouble - butch Cassidy & the Sundance kid
And just like that 'poof' he's ( I'm ) gone - Usual suspects
Go ahead, make my day ( I think Dirty Harry )
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Post by deep on Jun 10, 2017 0:11:17 GMT
Checking Out!
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smginaz Suzy
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jun 10, 2017 0:24:12 GMT
What about Sarah Cooper from this list of famous grocers? (Also, who knew that famous grocers was a thing?) If people asked about your nametag, you could share some Sarah Cooper trivia! |
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Post by Outspoken on Jun 10, 2017 2:23:28 GMT
I'm so glad we had this time together....
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 10, 2017 4:16:14 GMT
"aaaaaannd... I'm outta here!"
DH and I worked at a restaurant when we met. After we were officially a thing, we traded name tags for the rest of the time we worked there!
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Jun 10, 2017 4:25:40 GMT
My Name is "See ya!" or how about My Name is "That's all Folks!"
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Post by JoP on Jun 10, 2017 5:54:50 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 10, 2017 6:40:56 GMT
Thanks all!
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Post by gar on Jun 10, 2017 7:48:32 GMT
Hope you have a good day today  |
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Post by hop2 on Jun 10, 2017 11:26:33 GMT
Have a fantastic last day!
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Post by grannyrose on Jun 10, 2017 14:28:12 GMT
Enjoy your last day. Congratulations on your new job!!
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 10, 2017 22:41:45 GMT
Well that was fun! I went with the Hitchhiker's Guide quotation. I served around 1000 people today, and it was noticed by 7 of them. Two hadn't heard of Hitchhiker's Guide, one asked what it meant, one thought it was from Red Dwarf and two were spot on AND understood what I meant. The final retired lady knew, and said it gave her a bad moment because her nephew had committed suicide and they had played it at his funeral!  All in all it was a good day though, and I'm glad I did it. My break starts Monday.  |
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Post by corinne11 on Jun 11, 2017 5:53:40 GMT
I just read this thread and I was just about to post a vote for "so long and thanks for all the fish" I love that quote - I'm glad that some people recognised (or nearly) recognised it. And although it was a sad memory for someone, as long as I get to have a long and happy life I would love that to be on my funeral program. It might seem strange but I already have a file on my computer with photos , instructions, songs etc for my funeral. I've recently written and spoke both my parent's eulogies and with my sister organised all the other details so I want to make things easy for my own family when the time comes. I shall add this quote to my list. Thank you. Corinne Oh and good luck with your new job! |
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Post by peasapie on Jun 11, 2017 11:32:19 GMT
Inigo Montoya (Princess Bride reference, but if I have to explain......) Good luck in your new job and enjoy your last day!  |
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Or you could do a little topper above your name with "short-timer" or "I'm outta here!"
