Ah, it’s here!! Novemcember…

Ah, it’s here!! Novemcember, that magical, not-quite-month where November and December collide into one chaotic blur of gingerbread scented holiday madness.

In retail, Novemcember is a fever dream. Halloween’s barely packed up before holiday lights are everywhere, “Do you have this in stock?” questions are coming in hot, and once-a-year shoppers are back and they are armed with zero patience, a list of impossible demands, and the conviction that the rules don’t apply to them.

Retail pros? They’re gritting their teeth, slapping on that smile-like-you-mean-it face, and surviving each shift on caffeine and pure willpower. Meanwhile, there’s always a Karen or two hovering by the register as if sheer determination will make that sold-out item magically appear (gift wrapped). Take your beanie baby craze 1996 attitude right out that door.

So here’s to the retail warriors powering through Novemcember, one sigh, one eye roll, and one forced smile at a time. I’ve been there, and I know how close to the edge it gets.

Mariah, if you’re out there (I love you please let my 14 year old self hang out with you), maybe it’s time for a new holiday classic like “No, We Don’t Have More in the Back” or better yet let’s bring the glorious George Michael back in hologram form to sing “Last Shift, I Gave you My Patience”

Cheers to the retail warriors ready to do this because those who truly love it, love this part of the year the most! I know I did.

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