10 Reasons Why it Sucks to Work In a Sneaker Store During the Holidays

Tis' NOT the season.

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The holidays are great, but if you're a sneaker store employee (or in retail in general) this time of year may have a different connotation for you. The first thing that might come to mind might be sleepless nights, hours on your feet, and of course—holiday music on a constant loop for 31 days. And who could forget the infamous Air Jordan releases that drop around Christmas.

These are a few things that only those in retail may be able to understand. If you're not familiar, here are 10 Reasons Why it Sucks to Work in a Sneaker Store During the Holidays.

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Late nights.

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Early mornings.

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Telling someone's grandma that she won't be able to get those Gamma Blue XIs for little Jimmy.

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Holiday Music.

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Missing out on holiday parties.

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People.

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Stressed out shoppers.

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Cheapskates.

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You can't shop.

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Last-second shoppers.

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