Things I hated about working at the petrol station

A month after quitting, he still has nightmares about returning and describes intense, unprecedented hatred toward his coworker. He resented mandatory toilet and break announcements, lateness complaints, coworker interference, and difficulty understanding colleagues’ English. Customers repeatedly asked about unavailable services and card minimums; he dismissed drive-offs and shoplifting, while proposing alcohol sales restrictions.

Workplace conflict persists alongside indifference to employer losses and a strong preference for autonomy.