This chapter explores retail worker narratives that offer moderate critiques of superstore employment, contrasting with those expressing outright condemnation. Workers like Oscar, while acknowledging consumerism's negative aspects, ultimately resign themselves to their employment, highlighting the complex relationship between economic necessity and moral reservations. Imani, comparing Target favorably to her previous experience at a dilapidated Kmart, illustrates how relative improvement can shape perception. However, her dismissal after a minor coupon misuse highlights the precarious nature of retail work. Michelle, the most positive voice, values the social aspects of her job and the activity it provides, yet acknowledges the low pay and workplace injustices. Gina, a third-party marketer, observes the harsh working conditions and low morale of Walmart employees, criticizing the company's nationwide practices and the store's chaotic environment. Vanessa, also a third-party vendor, echoes these sentiments, highlighting the understaffing and underpayment issues at Walmart, and contrasting it negatively with Target. These narratives reveal a spectrum of worker experiences, from resigned acceptance to critical observation, all within a context of limited economic options and varying degrees of workplace dissatisfaction.