[xyzelement]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing the story and the contrast between a good and bad workplace. It's not that different than marriage - if both parties are committed to acting well, it's amazing. If either party slacks/abuses its a nightmare.

[lotsofpulp]

That type of work environment is endemic to retail/hospitality/food service businesses. Combination of low quality of life at work and low pay.