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originally posted by: roadgravel
Walmart is just throwing a small bit out to make it look as though this big deal for the average worker. They have to play their small part in the illusion to keep it going.
originally posted by: Grambler
originally posted by: eriktheawful
a reply to: Grambler
providing a one-time cash bonus for eligible associates - those who have been with the company at least 20 years - of up to $1,000,
Have to tell my wife to keep a look out for that. She's a 22 year veteran of Wally World.
Great. I hope she gets the bonus.
If I may make a suggestion, tell her to spend her bonus on booze.
originally posted by: Grambler
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: Grambler
Be honest, how many companies won't use this to increase their profit margin?
Look, I'm all for higher wages and tax decreases, but I can't discount that corporations won't abuse the system.
Well we have already seen a litany of companies saying they will be paying workers more.
Sure, I assume companies will increase profits. But that on its own is not a bad thing.
More profits can mean more job creation, increased 401k's etc.
And the corporations you are discussing were abusing and will continue to abuse any system.
originally posted by: EternalShadow
All praises to Wal-lah...
originally posted by: Terminal1
I love just how a couple years ago that the arguments were that Walmart employees did not deserve a raise. Same with fast food workers and the like. It would throw the whole wage scale into chaos the arguments were. If Walmart employees got a raise then the cost of everything would go up. If fast food workers got a raise then a Big Mac would go up to prices unheard of.
Where have these arguments gone?
originally posted by: MOMof3
a reply to: YouSir
And there is no reason to cut our social programs either. They should shrink in enrollment size, especially snap. If we still have a healthcare system, that is essential.
Most young people that the store hires? Yah...most of them duck out as much as they can, sit in the break room, call in sick, and then wonder why they aren't getting paid more, or why they got fired.
originally posted by: Saiker
a reply to: MOMof3
That's because it doesn't require much to be a cashier or stock hand. Years ago it was a position for high schoolers and college level kids to have an income to get by while in school.
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: eriktheawful
Most young people that the store hires? Yah...most of them duck out as much as they can, sit in the break room, call in sick, and then wonder why they aren't getting paid more, or why they got fired.
if the salary fits, wear it.
Maybe if they paid a little more people would show a little more enthusiasm.
Now dangle that carrot again...
I still maintain that being a cashier at a place like Wal mart would be one of the hardest jobs on someone.
The entitled young simply have a rotten work ethic. Paying them more money will not make them work harder. Seen it in action for a very, very, very long time now.