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Creepy man
Wow just wow. I am 8 months pregnant and went to the goodwill to drop off some items. There are always men outside waiting to "help" people who drop off. It's pretty congested so I decided to go alone instead of rush hour when my husband gets home. I had a huge container of books that hubby dropped off in the back of the car. So I get there and the man is basically flirting with me and undressing me with his eyes. He does not offer to help take the container of books out either. So I am taking the books out little by little and feeling violated. Ugh ugh ugh sorry had to vent. There Are some creepy guys out there, can't get away from them even when doing a good thing like donating to the goodwill!
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Re: Creepy man
Maybe I'm being a little sensitive, but you're saying that as if anyone who has ever had a criminal past is some lecherous perv and that makes me side-eye your comment. And it's not like they're just picking sexual predators and violent felons...there are still qualifications. Goodwill is also famous for hiring those with physical and mental disabilities who wouldn't otherwise be given a chance. OP may have experienced a creepy guy, but your comment rubs me the wrong way.
Was this the man you saw?
ITA! My friend's grandma works there. She is an awesome old lady, and because she is almost blind, and very old, she can't get a job at most other places. My brother has a criminal record. How does that make you feel? He couldn't afford to pay a fine for his car, and had to spend 30 days in jail. Not everyone who has a "criminal record" is a criminal. There's nothing wrong with Goodwill.
Yes including my grandmother who is very sweet. I feel like people like OP always think people are out for them.
No one is attacking the OP, or questioning that the guy was being a creeper to her. We're irritated at the poster who made it sound like Goodwill is hiring a bunch of criminals and rapists.
I know that I didn't attack the OP, however I'm still waiting it out to see if she comes back to post. Though it's not weird enough, IMO, to be MUD, it's such a weird first (and only) post...
Which is why all I left was a humorous gif.
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I think my reading comprehension skills are pretty good, and I think that this comment was a little harsh to the OP... but whatever.
My BIL is considered high functioning autistic and works at Goodwill in a donation center. Most people would not know that he is autistic by just looking at him. But once you observe him for a time, or engage him, he is socially awkward, he often stares at people because he can't process facial expressions easily and is looking for cues, he pretty much stays silent unless spoken to when meeting new people, and would NEVER think to offer to take something out of someone's car unless they ask for help.
OP- While your guy may have actually been a creep, it is also possible that you were misreading the situation.
THIS.
I go to the Goodwill here once a month and there's always people hanging around and you can feel their odd eyes sometimes. You either leave or you just trust they won't harm you. It was just a vent, didn't seem intended to point a particular kind of person out...just a man who made her feel uncomfortable is all.
Annnnd again, no one was "attacking" the OP for her vent...although I did find it ridiculous. Pretty sure people were bothered by the PP who was quoted MULTIPLE TIMES.
*starts slow clap*
Goodwill is renowned for providing jobs for those who might not otherwise be able to get them. Maybe those "odd eyes" are people with social disorders or some form of ASD and they can't help it. I love how we're all terrible people for "judging OP" but it's ok for some people to act like Goodwill employees are a bunch of psycho creepers.
Yep I AM a peach. I have volunteered there, my ex did his community service there and I think its GREAT they give people chances to make good for themselves and within the community. From my experience however there are just some people that I'd rather stay away from..like the man the OP posted of. If ANY of you felt uncomfortable because of a man staring you down you would react, either in your own head or you might even say something. This particular person happened to be at a Goodwill and 'deemed' acceptable but if it happened in the front of a Walmart I bet ya'll would be flippin off your lids. Its an opinion, get over it.