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Mike: Bookseller
1743 comics.
I’ve heard some customers change mental gears lately when they come up READ IT ALL ON PATREON
These abominations keep getting shipped in earlier every year. This weekend is going to be a huge READ THE REST ON PATREON
In reality the dress code change means that whoever is working in the stock room that’s called out to the sales floor doesn’t have to worryREAD THE REST ON PATREON
This is actually an old comic I drew in the Westgate break room almost twenty years ago READ MORE ON PATREON!
Not to make any real comments on the bible here, but more commentary on a lot of people who buy them.I seriously doubt the majority of people who buy these bibles will then read the bible. Or, not a lot[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I figured this is a nice timely comic considering what film is making some money at the box office READ THE REST ON PATREON
There’s been an odd thing happening that I hadn’t noticed with the receipts we print READ THE REST ON PATREON.
The bi-yearly harassment training video quiz has come and gone again. It’s still cheesy and contrived, but not nearly as awful as it was in previous…READ MORE ON PATREON
That new Throne of Eldraine Magic: the Gathering expansion is coming out in about a month. That’s one positive to the job… So I’m pretty sure I reached that point in my career READ THE REST ON PATREON
With certain managers and other various Office folk taking an interest in what I do here I’m keeping my comments behind a paywall of Patreon. If you’re going to watch what I’m doing and see what I’m thinking, I’m going[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon and stuff… …but you can’t stay here. (Insert way too catchy chorus.) I’ve made a few closing announcements throughout the years and sometimes there’s an insistent quality to them. A lot of unspoken “GET OUT” between the words that[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help me make more comics here! I remember setting this display up at the start of summer and thinking to myself, allowing customers to write whatever they want on this display is a HUGE oversight on whoever okayed this display.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help support me in making comics here on Partreon! Self control is a big part of customer service. A lot of the time I have to remind myself that I have to pay bills and buy food. I know a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help Mike Make More Comics! A story written by Mike! But not this Mike. A different Mike. I was given permission to turn this crazy fun idea into a comic strip, and here it is! I’m really grateful any time[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help Mike not need to work a second job! Heavy, heavy sigh… A lot of stuff is still getting pushed down the pipeline for us booksellers to work on at The Bookstore. A lot of it isn’t selling, a lot[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yo! I got this Patreon thing here! It happens time and time again with certain store managers I’ve worked for throughout the years. There are those that are confident, schedule appropriately, and make sure people are, for the most part,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon page found here! Lots of fun extras, yo! So the time clock system has been updated and integrated into DayForce, the program that runs scheduling and time off requests and stuff like that. I understand the decision to have[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Maybe help me out make more comics?! Lazy customers, man. They’re the worst. Our job is helping people find and buy stuff, cleaning up after people is required to make sure we can find the books again for other hopefully[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help me not work a second job and make more comics!! My buddy Trev came up with this idea and I think it stems from both of our frustration in trying to recommend books we like to customers. It feels[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You can help me make more comics and see extra good stuff here! I have heard this orientation speech a few times over the years. The “we do this every day” can be believed by certain managers, or certain management[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Want to see more comics, comics in color, and help me out all at the same time? Patreon A lot of what can make or break a cafe department is determined by additional sales, “up-sells.” Getting that extra 70 cents[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yup, still have a Pareton. We’re getting a ton of crappy back to school supplies again. Possibly a hold over from some business set up when that CEO from Staples was in charge before he was fired. I hate this[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
PATREON! I Have extra cool stuff found only there! Want to see me go through the old comics and see them updated to what stuff I can do now? Patreon lets you see that! I also have a Paypal button[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A nice way to help me make more comics here is through Patreon! Click the link! Also a nice way to help out or say thank you is clicking that Paypal button on the upper right of your screen! Thanks[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Woooo! Patreon!!!! Also, PAYPAL! WHOOOOOOOOO!!! THANK YOU!!! If it isn’t one thing, it’s the other. We can either get all of the product in, usually all at once, with no special displays that can carry the items, or we get[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Obligatory Patreon Page. Obligatory Paypal message. OBLIGATORY THANK YOU TO ALL THE AMAZINGLY GENEROUS PEOPLE! There was a span of about a month when things were very, very windy. With that wind certain trees can’t handle the force and tend[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon thing! Also, Paypal thing! We get shipped in a lot of this Godiva Chocolate. It’s okay stuff. I like Ghirardelli better, but it’s pretty hard to mess up chocolate. For a very long time the Godiva stuff was either[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon helps me make more comics! Paypay can also help! Check the button on the upper right corner! Thank you ALL so, SO much for supporting me! There is no stop to the awesome games that are coming out. As[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon helps me make more comics! Also, Paypal is a nice one shot way to help me make comics too! A lot of the time the boxes labeled “Handle with care” aren’t in need of careful handling. Many of those[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I have a Patreon with bonus stuff for supporters! Color comics and other cool stuff! With the news of a new CEO and a company buying out The Bookstore I really hope that these stock quantity issues will soon be[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I have a Patreon! I also have Paypal! I heard whispers of this a while ago, The Bookstore was looking to be purchased in one way or another, there was rumors of Riggio buying the whole thing back, all sorts[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon helps me make more comics!! Paypal can do the same too if you don’t want to use Patreon! Thank you to everyone who’s been supporting me! It’s absolutely making a difference! I don’t know what Home Office expected. It[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon! Help Mike not take on a FOURTH job! Or there’s Paypal up there too! Thanks to you all who have been so supportive! With a huge sales campaign trying to reach and welcome a demographic you’d think that Home[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon here helps me make more comics and you get extra stuff if you are one of those people who help me make comics! Um… I’m barely handling it. I put in my two weeks at my second job. …Because[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help me make comics and you get to see extra stuff! This holiday weekend is a boon for most people. Certain schools have ended for the year, students have graduated, people get three or even four days off in a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help me make more comics!! The first thing I heard after clocking in at my other job was that the Store Manager there was fired. I jokingly asked if it was due to sexual harassment thinking no one can be[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Want to help me make more comics? Patreon! I also have a Paypal button up there if you are feeling generous! You are all amazing people! Thank you! It never fails. To try to save time while setting up a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I got me some cool extra stuff for Patreon supporters! And there’s also a Paypal button thing up on the right there for those who just wanna say “thanks” and a small bit of support! You are all absolutely awesome[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Comics can be seen in color and early, among other cool things for Patreon supporters! I also got a paypal button up there! Thank you who have been so generous to help me keep making these comics! It’s the non[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon here if you want to help me make more comics and see cool bonus stuff every month! Also, I have a Paypal thingy up there on the right if you want to just do a quick spot of support![…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon! Patreon HERE! Also Paypal!! Check it out! Thanks to everyone who’s been helping me out! You are all amazingly cool people! I can see why people get behind following sports teams. It’s fun to see almost superhuman abilities put[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help me make a comic or two? Or however many you want to support me in making? Patreon!! Or Paypal! Check out that button in the upper right corner! Also, for everyone who’s donated and subscribed or helped me out,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I got a Patreon! Wanna help me make comics? Patreon! Or use Paypal! Thank you all to those who are generous enough to help me! You all rock! I don’t know how many times it’s happened, but when I or[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Help me make comics! Patreon extras and stuff! Also, up there on the right corner? Paypal! This happens frequently. We have a prerecorded onboard message for customers who call to see if we have John Steinbeck. One of the managers[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I have a Patreon! I have a Paypal button! I have many bills! Help offset bills by helping me make more comics!! A coworker shared this story with me last week. The customer in cafe was super annoyed to be[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Patreon is a cool place where you can help support my comic! Extra cool stuff for Patreon supporters found only there! Paypal is a nice little option too if you don’t want to sign up with Patreon, check the upper[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
