"Teenagers are bad employees"

[Miss Z]

It's horrible how one or two bad representatives of teenagers can make people think we're all irresponsible. People need to realise that there is no miraculous transformation from a teenager that is simple and grouchy as they turn 18 - adults can be incapable of doing their jobs properly too.

Sometimes I have customers talk down to me at the shelter. It does bother me a lot, but I don't let it get to me, I just answer whatever queries they have and that is it. When someone shows me respect, however, I'll go out of my way to help them. I appreciate people who appreciate me. I definitely can understand why that guest made you mad!

I think when some people start showing teens a litle more respect they'll start getting some back.

[Daisy and Delilah]

It's horrible how one or two bad representatives of teenagers can make people think we're all irresponsible. People need to realise that there is no miraculous transformation from a teenager that is simple and grouchy as they turn 18 - adults can be incapable of doing their jobs properly too.

Sometimes I have customers talk down to me at the shelter. It does bother me a lot, but I don't let it get to me, I just answer whatever queries they have and that is it. When someone shows me respect, however, I'll go out of my way to help them. I appreciate people who appreciate me. I definitely can understand why that guest made you mad!

I think when some people start showing teens a litle more respect they'll start getting some back.

You're so right, Zara. The way some people treat young people is despicable. Perhaps they would get better treatment if they sent some out. I always treated my children with respect. I get that back every day from them. It's a good lesson to be learned.

It's too bad the lady at Six Flags can't personally meet some of our teens at Pet Talk. Her opinions would really change.

[jennielynn1970]

Not surprised with that stereotype. There are many who think that way, unfortunately.

I like the teens that I work with. They are helpful, and friendly and just plain fun and nice to work with.

Anyone can be a thief. Age has no limits on that one.

I hope you'll have better experiences. I'd like to work with you!

[Alysser]

Glad no one on PT feels the same way as this women.

She was telling this to a 17 year old, who was mad himself. He didn't tell me everything she said but he was upset. She probably said something about the supervisors being 16-17 too. Honestly, the supervisors wouldn't get PROMOTED if they couldn't do their job.

Zara, I totally understand what you mean by being disrespected. I get talked down to by guests to. A guest one time gave me a fifty for a $12 game and I didn't gave her $37 instead of $38. Boy, was there a huge problem. I probably heard every insult known to man. SORRY I MIS-COUNTED the money! You can just tell me politely instead of getting all worked up over it. Another time a guy gave me $100 dollar bill for a $3 game. WHY would you give me that much in the first place? Anyway, I politely asked if he had anything smaller then that and he got all mad and said "IF I HAD SOMETHING SMALLER I WOULD HAVE GIVEN IT TOO YOU!" He proceeded to RIP the bill out of my hand and storm away!! WTF is your problem? I'm SORRY if I had only singles and fives at the moment, shoot me.

[Laura's Babies]

My Mom use to have a saying "It's ok to be stupid but you don't have to open your mouth and let the rest of the world know it!".. That lady should have kept her mouth shut..