When Slackers Get Soaked: A Tale of Petty Revenge in the Rain-Soaked Convenience Store
There’s nothing quite like the camaraderie (and chaos) of working in a busy convenience store—especially when the universe decides to test your patience, your teamwork, and your tolerance for slackers. We’ve all been there: the shift is slammed, the customers are endless, and someone on the team suddenly becomes a magician—disappearing just when you need them most.
But what happens when that magician’s trick backfires spectacularly, all thanks to a little well-placed petty revenge? Grab your raincoat, because you’re about to hear a story that’s equal parts satisfying and soaking wet.
Let’s set the scene: It’s a manic day at the local convenience store. Four employees are scrambling to keep up—there’s the multitasking shift lead (SL), our narrator (let’s call her the “Old Bat,” affectionately, as she does herself), a hardworking colleague A, and then… K.
K is the wildcard. He’s on an overtime shift, presumably raking in the extra cash, and he’s been given the cushiest job of the day—a task that should take half an hour at most. But K isn’t in the mood to break a sweat. No, K heads for the toilets, phone in hand, and proceeds to hide out for nearly two hours, blissfully ignoring the frantic chorus of “Can someone cover the tills?” coming from his colleagues.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team is hustling hard—covering tills, restocking, and keeping the store afloat. The “Old Bat” and A are run ragged but resolute, handling their own tasks and picking up the slack left by their absentee teammate.
And then, just as they finally finish, fate deals a new hand: the delivery arrives. Not just any delivery, but a massive one—think heavy cages, endless crates, all needing to be hauled in. Normally, our narrator would offer to help the shift lead handle the delivery, but after K’s Houdini act, she’s got other ideas.
With the sly wit that only comes from years on the job, she approaches the shift lead and suggests, ever so casually, “If K helps you bring in the delivery, I could do the scan the team didn’t get to yesterday.” It’s a perfect setup: K can’t wriggle out, the shift lead gets help, and our narrator avoids an aching back.
That’s when karma arrives—in the form of a torrential downpour. As K steps outside to help with the delivery, the heavens open and he gets absolutely drenched. By the end, he’s exhausted, soaked, and no doubt regretting his extended bathroom break. Meanwhile, A and the Old Bat are inside, dry and grinning, watching justice (and precipitation) rain down on their lazy coworker.
Why This Story Resonates
We’ve all had a K in our work life—the person who always manages to be “busy” doing nothing when things get tough. But what makes this tale so deliciously satisfying is the perfectly executed, non-confrontational revenge. No drama, no shouting—just a subtle nudge that lets karma (and Mother Nature) do the heavy lifting.
Petty revenge stories like this one are more than just schadenfreude—they’re a reminder of the unspoken social contracts we all sign up for at work. Pull your weight, have your teammates’ backs, and when you don’t? Well, sometimes you end up wet, tired, and the punchline of a story that’s going to be retold in the break room for years.
Lessons from the Rain
- Teamwork matters: When everyone works together, the day goes smoother. When someone slacks, everyone feels it.
- Karma is real (and sometimes wet): You may think you’re getting away with it, but eventually, the universe finds a way to even the score.
- Petty revenge doesn’t have to be nasty: Sometimes, it’s as simple as volunteering someone for the hard job they tried to avoid.
- Always check the weather before slacking off!
Your Turn
Have you ever had to deal with a slacker at work? Or maybe you’ve orchestrated a little petty revenge of your own? Share your stories in the comments below—let’s commiserate, celebrate, and maybe pick up a trick or two for the next time someone tries to pull a K!
And remember: next time you’re tempted to coast while your coworkers sweat, ask yourself—do you have an umbrella handy? Because sometimes, what goes around comes down… in buckets.
Original Reddit Post: Co-worker wanted to take it easy when we were flat out