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Retail Tales with Brian Brehmer: #7 The Break Room

  • January 10, 2021
  • by Brian Brehmer
Eager to escape from the drudgery of the floor, Brian Brehmer heads for the supposed sanctuary of the break room, only to be greeted with anything but the tranquility he desired.
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Retail Tales with Brian Brehmer: #4 Employee of the Month

  • December 13, 2020
  • by Brian Brehmer
In an attempt to appease the downtrodden workers, management tries to push the ‘Employee of the Month’ scheme with limited success. Welcome to ‘Brian Brehmer’s Retail Tales’.
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