Overworked and underpaid, you still show up and keep the shop running.

You smile through gritted teeth at unhappy customers.

You make it through the management decisions that no one who actually does the job understands.

You work weekends and holidays, and your next day off is always TBC.

And you survive — through the jokes, the moans and the quiet moments with colleagues who just get it. That shared experience deserves to be seen.

So whether working in a shop is your career, a stepping stone, or a gap year that never ended, Retailer Therapy is here to reflect your experience.

Sometimes, the best therapy is knowing you’re not the only one.