Customer Mocked Me Because I Work as a Cashier at the Grocery Store — Moments Later, Karma Took Revenge for Me

At 38, Erin’s life shifted dramatically after her husband James’s affair and their divorce. Once a project manager, she lost her job amid the chaos and took a cashier role at a grocery store to support her children—Emma (15), Jack (9), and Sophie (7). The regular hours let her reconnect with her kids, easing their fears about the divorce. One day, a rude customer berated Erin for not smiling, only for her son to spill the cart, breaking expensive items.

Her credit card declined, and after an hour of humiliation, her husband paid and scolded the family, leaving them behind. Regular customer Mrs. Jenkins remarked on karma, while manager Mr. Adams praised Erin’s grace. Heading home to a pizza party, Erin found strength in her new life, valuing the small joys and resilience she’d gained despite the hardships.