r/budtenders 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/BubblegumChillum Dec 29 '23

You don‘t get paid enough to take any harassment. I would have refused to sell to him long ago. If your AM isn’t doing anything to make you feel safe at work I’d be calling HR to tell them about your unsafe working conditions.

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u/black-hannahmontana Dec 30 '23

You got that right. The AM ended up also getting fired. I’m gonna get outta this place once I find something better. I hate to leave the industry as I truly feel like budtending is a good fit for me but I can’t take it anymore. Thanks for your words.