How to Nail Your First Retail Shift (Especially in a High-End Boutique)
(A former boutique girl tells you EVERYTHING) If you're reading this because you’re starting your first retail shift soon, dear… WELCOME TO THE CLUB 😂💅 Let me tell you something: My first day working at a high-end boutique felt like walking into a fashion movie where everyone already knew the script except me. The mannequins looked judgmental, the clothes were more expensive than my rent, and the customers… well, let’s just say some of them came free with attitude. But guess what? YOU’VE GOT THIS. And I’m gonna help you nail that first shift like a pro. Here’s everything I wish someone whispered into my ear before I stepped onto the boutique floor for the first time. 💎 1. Arrive Early (Like… 10 Minutes Early. Not 1.) Retail time is NOT normal time. If your shift starts at 10am and you walk in at 10am… you’re late. High-end boutiques expect you to: ✔ clock in ✔ fix your hair (customers judge everything) ✔ grab your name tag ✔ know the promos ✔ check the floor pr...
