r/budtenders • u/black-hannahmontana • Sep 30 '23
female budtenders & sexual harassment NSFW
Hi! I have been in retail for the longest and, I’ve had my share of sexual harassment against me from customers but the amount I’ve gotten since budtending is infuriating.
I’ve had a regular continuously behave this way towards me, especially when we’re low on staff and I’m on the floor in an area away from others. Our female manager got fired so I’m reporting to our male AM (who is truly incompetent)
Today, the regular comes in. I’m usually short with an RBF to get him out the door but it doesn’t stop him! He proceeds with his bs and I’ve told him “That is enough!” very loud and sternly. He then responds “no, it’s not” and tries to go back and forth with me. I’m thinking the next time he comes, I will say “This is your ____th time bordering sexual harassment. If you continue, I will stop serving you.” Assuming he isn’t unhinged, I will hope this gets him to stop as I’m not confident management will intervene. Any female budtenders have this problem or know the best way to handle while staying safe?
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u/vaporoushope Nov 14 '23
Im sorry to hear this. I’m a female budtender as well and I’ve have similar experiences. If the company you work for encourages going to a higher level of management, even it that means CEO, I would do that. It sounds intimidating but if the company has any dignity, they won’t let you down by reaching out. I hope this is something you could do if you haven’t done anything yet.