That's just not right! I worked many years in Retail and every year had to work Black Friday. It's crazy to have to be up in the middle of the night to work. The worst part was that the customers were so nasty to you if they didn't RUN fast enough from the door to the department to get the latest toy or electronics item. One year I had a mob of angry screaming women in my face over a toy that had sold out quickly. Security had to break up the crowd. I'm sure their spoiled brats didn't need another useless toy. It is pathetic.
If I feel the need to shop on Thanksgiving, there's more than enough opportunity to shop on the internet.