i miss it.

it's been awhile since i've been behind a merch table and in a spirit of honesty, i miss it.

i actually really like working customer service jobs (despite the fact that the pay is usually pretty crummy and sometimes you have to deal with people who are so entitled and terrible it actually makes you gag) and slinging merch is basically a customer service job. it's just for a limited amount of time and located in a 7x10 space and the wares being sold are all branded with the same band name.

otherwise it's basically like working in urban outfitters or ragstock. the clientele are typically 20-somethings in search of the perfect piece to add to their wardrobe or album collection.

i miss the interactions with random fans who are just SO EXCITED to be there. i miss people mistaking me for the wife of one of the band members. i miss getting into shows for free. i miss the way you have to pretend like you're totally cool and not starstruck at all when one (or all) of the band members join you behind the table to sign stuff. 

if you know anyone going on tour that needs a merch girl send them my way, would ya?

xo