The likelihood of having that knife on your belt actually helping you is pretty much zero.
The likelihood that you lost hundreds of dollars in tips because you brought a big ass knife to intimidate the customer is pretty much 100%
I'm all for your right to self-defense and concealed carried a gun for several years before joining the navy. However, showing your weapon makes YOU the target, and you're saying your life is only worth the $7 used to buy a cheap knife from harbor freight that is likely actually ineffective. You have a real job, "managing" real people. Your job is to be approachable, not only by your subordinates, but also by the customers.
Go take your nice new paycheck, buy a decent pocket knife (or at least something concealable), iron your pants, and be a better manager than the one who was over you.
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u/Forgedinwater Nov 19 '22
The likelihood of having that knife on your belt actually helping you is pretty much zero.
The likelihood that you lost hundreds of dollars in tips because you brought a big ass knife to intimidate the customer is pretty much 100%
I'm all for your right to self-defense and concealed carried a gun for several years before joining the navy. However, showing your weapon makes YOU the target, and you're saying your life is only worth the $7 used to buy a cheap knife from harbor freight that is likely actually ineffective. You have a real job, "managing" real people. Your job is to be approachable, not only by your subordinates, but also by the customers.
Go take your nice new paycheck, buy a decent pocket knife (or at least something concealable), iron your pants, and be a better manager than the one who was over you.