Behind the Orange Apron

Behind the Orange Apron

Ever wondered what it’s really like behind the orange apron? Between the forklifts, fluorescent lights, and faint aroma of despair, Behind the Orange Apron takes you on a laugh-out-loud journey through one of America’s most iconic workplaces — where the customers are clueless, the coworkers are characters, and every shift is a sociology experiment held together by duct tape and caffeine. From the guy who insists he’s “just browsing” but asks for a full kitchen remodel, to the supervisors who are too kind to tell anyone they’re lazy, this book delivers hilarious, brutally honest tales from the front lines of retail. Each chapter peels back another layer of corporate absurdity, human chaos, and heartwarming humanity — all told with the perfect mix of sarcasm and sincerity. If you’ve ever: Been yelled at by a stranger for a policy you didn’t make - Pretended to “check the back” just to breathe for 30 seconds - Or stared at a wall of power tools and questioned your life choices... Then you’re going to love this book. Behind the Orange Apron isn’t just a memoir — it’s a tribute to everyone who’s ever worked retail and lived to laugh about it. Equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and oddly philosophical, it reminds us that even in the aisles of chaos, there’s humor, humanity, and a shared sense of “we’re all just trying to get through the day.” Whether you’ve worn the orange apron, the red vest, or just survived a holiday season as a customer, this book will make you laugh until you cry — and then cry because you laughed too hard.