Wal-Mart’s newest big lie: Another misleading ad campaign from a job-killing behemoth

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I'd argue that the reason someone makes $7.25 an hour has more to do with the choices they made in life.

God, this forum is one judgmental sh!tfest.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

You think people who are working at Walmart sought it out like a dream job?

According to you it is just that. It's a good summer or part time job. Move on and get a better life by improving yourself.

[Karee 4,191]

I am surprised that the neocons don't mourn the loss of the American worker.

Neocons? LIke this guy?

North American Free Trade Agreement

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

God, this forum is one judgmental sh!tfest.

Yeah, I would prefer compassionate conservatives to this.

I think maybe it's people who aren't secure with their lot in life, so they have to bash people who are less fortunate to make themselves feel better.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

According to you it is just that. It's a good summer or part time job. Move on and get a better life by improving yourself.

According to me it's what? A dream job?

Where'd I say that?

Seriously, get off your high horse and realize that just because someone works retail doesn't mean they're uneducated or need improving.

Walmart needs employees. Like Harpah said, the world needs janitors. The world needs fast food workers. Not glamorous jobs by any means, but they are necessary in our world. The people who do those jobs should be paid enough that they do not have to depend on the government to eat.

You really need to stop acting superior and looking down at people who are working jobs that you wouldn't.

Edited March 18, 2014 by Penny Lane

[Karee 4,191]

God, this forum is one judgmental sh!tfest.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

God, this forum is one judgmental sh!tfest.

Thank you, point proven.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

No high horse here. The wage is known before you accept the job. The price is known before you buy. Your free to go next door anytime. Take your bootstraps and take charge of your life.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

No high horse here. The wage is known before you accept the job. The price is known before you buy. Your free to go next door anytime. Take your bootstraps and take charge of your life.

So people who work at Walmart aren't in charge of their life?

How fascinating that you can judge their entire being based on their place of employment.

Nope, no high horse there at all.

People working retail just need to take their bootstraps and take charge of their life!

Ah, but then who would you look down on while purchasing cheap Walmart products?

Edited March 18, 2014 by Penny Lane

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No high horse here. The wage is known before you accept the job. The price is known before you buy. Your free to go next door anytime. Take your bootstraps and take charge of your life.

You don't seem to understand the concept of a monopoly. What if there is no next door? What if next door there is just another Walmart?

Edited March 18, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[Penny Lane 8,159]

You don't seem to understand the concept of a monopoly. What if there is no next door? What if next door there is just another Walmart?

Keep going next door until you find an acceptable job, you lazy bum. IMPROVE YOUR LIFE.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

So people who work at Walmart aren't in charge of their life?

I can't speak for them, but you have taken the role of speaking for them. So, you tell me? You seem to think that it's Walmart's responsibility to pay more. I think anyone who is unhappy with their job needs to grow a backbone and work hard to find a better job.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

You don't seem to understand the concept of a monopoly. What if there is no next door? What if next door there is just another Walmart?

Exactly. That's the issue. Those places are out there for everyone to see. And with the largest retailer pushing wages, the rest of the industry often has little chance but to follow suit. All of a sudden, the vast majority of the millions of retail jobs pay minimum wage regardless of experience, age, engagement, whatnot. Did a member of this forum not report that very experience just the other day?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I can't speak for them, but you have taken the role of speaking for them. So, you tell me? You seem to think that it's Walmart's responsibility to pay more. I think anyone who is unhappy with their job needs to grow a backbone and work hard to find a better job.

How have I taken the role of speaking for them? I am not attempting to make judgments about their lifestyle. That's you.

Fact: people working full time at Walmart (and working hard) can't afford to feed their families without going to the government for help.

You seem okay with that. I'm sorry that I'm not.

Luckily for you there are uneducated, lazy people willing to work the jobs that are beneath you, your highness.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Exactly. That's the issue. Those places are out there for everyone to see. And with the largest retailer pushing wages, the rest of the industry often has little chance but to follow suit. All of a sudden, the vast majority of the millions of retail jobs pay minimum wage regardless of experience, age, engagement, whatnot. Did a member of this forum not report that very experience just the other day?

Yes, and amazingly, he finally saw the problem with the situation.