Geometry and up; useful, or useless?

     I've never really enjoyed math. It's never a profession I considered going in to, and for the most part, I think most of the math teachings in our educational system is useless. I'm not just saying this because I don't enjoy math.
     Think about it. Aside from your studies or schoolwork, how often do you use algebra, geometry, calculus, etc.? Unless you're in a math-centered profession, personally, I don't think most of the math we learn in our school-lives is useful.
     Sure fractions and percentages are useful, but when, in your daily life, are you going to need to know point-slope intercept or the circumference of a circle? Hardly ever.
     I don't want to bash math or the educational system, but maybe school's time and money could be spent better.

Just some thoughts from behind the lenses.

Forever21

 

  We've probably all heard of this popular, now teen-targeting store. Founded in 1984, Forever21 has changed its name and "branches" of its company quite a bit. Once "Fashion 21" as well as "Faith 21," the now "Forever21" also known as "XXI Forever" has gained popularity in today's market. With other "branches" of this company, Heritage 1981, For Love21, Love21, 21+, and more, plus this store being around for over 30 years, one would expect them to be doing rather well in the market. But its array of stores and the company's life span is not the only reason its sales are so high.
     Once you spend a cent at Forever21, you'll never get it back. Ever. This is due to its horribly genius return policy. Directly from the recipe I received yesterday from my purchase, the policy reads,

"Exchange or store credit is allowed within 21 days of purchase with original recipe and tags attached. Merchandise must be unwashed, unworn, and undamaged for exchange or store credit.
     Sale merchandise and jewelry are all FINAL sale items and cannot be returned for exchange or store credit.

     Store credit and gift cards are not redeemable for cash or transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
     There are NO cash refunds or credit back to credit/debit cards.

Thank you for shopping at Forever 21."

     This policy, in some ways, is quite understandable, but in other ways, absolutely ridiculous. The return time is only 21 days! Not even an entire month. That's only 3 weeks. My prediction for the reason is because it goes well with their store name. 21 days for exchange at Forever 21. Otherwise, it's illogical.
     The fact that you can't return jewelry  or sale items for store credit is ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous. And the store credit is ridiculous alone. If you end up not wearing something you paid a good $30 for and the most you can get is $30 to spend at the store, that's ridiculous. So, no matter what you do, Forever21 keeps your money. The most you can do is get store credit. You never get your money back.

     Then they proceed  to thank you for shopping there after stating ridiculous policies. No. Next time I got to this store, my eyes will be peeled and I'll be on red alert. I'll make sure I love what I plan to purchase before I make the mistake of doing so and getting stupid store credit.

Just some thoughts from behind the lenses.