Walmart: Evil or no?

Ashlea? · 02-19-2010, 12:15 PM

DOWN with Monopolopiessss..

Walmart is specifically racist against homosexuals. Openly racist. Cheyea, no thanks. Aldi's, cheaper prices, same shiz.

NJFemmie · 02-19-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashlea?

DOWN with Monopolopiessss..

Walmart is specifically racist against homosexuals. Openly racist. Cheyea, no thanks. Aldi's, cheaper prices, same shiz.

We shop Aldi's. MUCH cheaper than Acme or Shop Rite - and they also just opened up a local-dollar produce market by my house. I am surprised with all the farm land here, there aren't many more of those besides the little pop-up stands here and there (which we do shop when we can). I would prefer to spend my money on private farms when we don't grow it ourselves.

We usually shop wherever the sales are ... sometimes Walmarta manages to beat the sale prices - but if we shop Walmarta twice a month for a (very) few items, that's a lot.

Sachita · 02-19-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NJFemmie

We shop Aldi's. MUCH cheaper than Acme or Shop Rite - and they also just opened up a local-dollar produce market by my house. I am surprised with all the farm land here, there aren't many more of those besides the little pop-up stands here and there (which we do shop when we can). I would prefer to spend my money on private farms when we don't grow it ourselves.

We usually shop wherever the sales are ... sometimes Walmarta manages to beat the sale prices - but if we shop Walmarta twice a month for a (very) few items, that's a lot.

You should check flea markets and farmers markets. lots of farmers go to flea markets now and you can get stuff so cheap because they dont have the overhead. even close outs, clothes, etc.

morningstar55 · 02-19-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

You should check flea markets and farmers markets. lots of farmers go to flea markets now and you can get stuff so cheap because they dont have the overhead. even close outs, clothes, etc.

oh wow.... i love flea n farmers markets

bright_arrow · 02-19-2010, 01:08 PM

I work at Wal-mart...

Seven months unemployed and they were the only call I got - of course I took it.

I am openly gay (although I may not LOOK it), but I am not the only one there, there is a very butch pharmacist in the department next to me (though I believe the pharm tech told me once that Wal-mart doesn't hire the pharmacists, they have their own superiors).

As for woman not making it in management, the majority of our department supervisors are female, and our store manager/asset protection manager and one of the asst mgr's is female.

Benefits? Well. Don't want to talk about it LOL I am only offered medical, profit sharing and now a 401k. Not shabby, but optical and dental would be nice (but you must be full time for that). My hours range from 25-38. Co-workers tell me the cost of full-time benefits is high, even as a full-time employee. I can believe it. Your starting pay is based on your previous experience. I got hired at $8/hour, the other girl in my department was at $10 because she had been a manager in a previous job.

ETA: When I first started I was offered some low medical plan through Starbridge until my year mark hit and I was eligible for other benefits (not sure if I would say better, I've yet to use them). And I know people who have been injured at and outside of work, can't meet their job requirement's, so Wal-mart makes a position for them so they can continue to work until they're better.

We have quite a few mentally challenged people working at my store (people greeters and cart pushers), but they are some of the nicest people ever. One man constantly repeats himself and will talk your ear off, but he knows everyone by name, asks how you/your family is doing, will always ask whoever he passes if they need help, and has on more than one occasion told many of us females how nice we

It shocks me how many people are rude to him and blow him off/tell him to stop talking.

Oh - about the over time? They will ask you to extend your lunch to make up for any overtime you have made (this applies to full time only it seems).

I don't really have a point with this post except to explain some of the posts I've seen from an employee's view.

We are a small town, with other towns 20 minutes away, and the next Wal-mart 40 minutes away. I know many of my customers, and a lot of my co workers I went to school with, have worked with when I was at P&C, or are people that know my dad from the VFW lol.. So I love my job mostly because the people I work with are fantastic.

OH! And about parking lot security? As someone who has had customers 'stalking' me for lack of a better word, that would be a good idea. The parking lot is vast and there are few cameras. The manager I reported to at that time shrugged me off, it took telling a co-worker (I told her, she is one of my good friend's mom and works in the pharmacy right next to HBA) who told her manager she reported to for anything to be done (i.e. they came through by department at the time the men normally came, they approached them when they came, and they escorted me to my car after a co-worker said the men were outside waiting in a car by where the employee's park).

That is all I have for now I think.

NJFemmie · 02-19-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

You should check flea markets and farmers markets. lots of farmers go to flea markets now and you can get stuff so cheap because they dont have the overhead. even close outs, clothes, etc.

Yeah, we have a huge flea market with farmer's markets here - but we find that the quality of the produce isn't all that, believe it or not. I don't know what these people do to their produce - (or where they are traveling from - I don't think they are locals) but we'll buy it looking fantastic, and within a day, it's beyond nasty. Actually, when we drive along the roads here, there are a lot of pop up stands with veggies and fruits fresh picked. I prefer those to the farmer's market, which is hit or miss for us. Even if they charge a little more, the quality is well worth it.

However, I do love the flea market - (and it is HUGE).

Sachita · 02-19-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NJFemmie

Yeah, we have a huge flea market with farmer's markets here - but we find that the quality of the produce isn't all that, believe it or not. I don't know what these people do to their produce - (or where they are traveling from - I don't think they are locals) but we'll buy it looking fantastic, and within a day, it's beyond nasty. Actually, when we drive along the roads here, there are a lot of pop up stands with veggies and fruits fresh picked. I prefer those to the farmer's market, which is hit or miss for us. Even if they charge a little more, the quality is well worth it.

However, I do love the flea market - (and it is HUGE).

well some people that sell produce buy from brokers. All flea markets are different and you have to go super early because as soon as they sell out they leave.

you can also grow really nice produce easy with intensive gardening, raised beds. Even the smallest space.

NJFemmie · 02-22-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

well some people that sell produce buy from brokers. All flea markets are different and you have to go super early because as soon as they sell out they leave.

you can also grow really nice produce easy with intensive gardening, raised beds. Even the smallest space.

We do grow our own produce ... we enjoy it so much in fact, our plans include a 6 acre farm in the near future. (God willing and God speed, yanno?)

02-19-2010, 01:08 PM	#5
bright_arrow ☆ the stars are aligned ☆ How Do You Identify?: one queer mama Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: married to my Boo Daddy <3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: nor cal Posts: 2,910 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,644 Thanked 9,363 Times in 2,296 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I work at Wal-mart... Seven months unemployed and they were the only call I got - of course I took it. I am openly gay (although I may not LOOK it), but I am not the only one there, there is a very butch pharmacist in the department next to me (though I believe the pharm tech told me once that Wal-mart doesn't hire the pharmacists, they have their own superiors). As for woman not making it in management, the majority of our department supervisors are female, and our store manager/asset protection manager and one of the asst mgr's is female. Benefits? Well. Don't want to talk about it LOL I am only offered medical, profit sharing and now a 401k. Not shabby, but optical and dental would be nice (but you must be full time for that). My hours range from 25-38. Co-workers tell me the cost of full-time benefits is high, even as a full-time employee. I can believe it. Your starting pay is based on your previous experience. I got hired at $8/hour, the other girl in my department was at $10 because she had been a manager in a previous job. ETA: When I first started I was offered some low medical plan through Starbridge until my year mark hit and I was eligible for other benefits (not sure if I would say better, I've yet to use them). And I know people who have been injured at and outside of work, can't meet their job requirement's, so Wal-mart makes a position for them so they can continue to work until they're better. We have quite a few mentally challenged people working at my store (people greeters and cart pushers), but they are some of the nicest people ever. One man constantly repeats himself and will talk your ear off, but he knows everyone by name, asks how you/your family is doing, will always ask whoever he passes if they need help, and has on more than one occasion told many of us females how nice we It shocks me how many people are rude to him and blow him off/tell him to stop talking. Oh - about the over time? They will ask you to extend your lunch to make up for any overtime you have made (this applies to full time only it seems). I don't really have a point with this post except to explain some of the posts I've seen from an employee's view. We are a small town, with other towns 20 minutes away, and the next Wal-mart 40 minutes away. I know many of my customers, and a lot of my co workers I went to school with, have worked with when I was at P&C, or are people that know my dad from the VFW lol.. So I love my job mostly because the people I work with are fantastic. OH! And about parking lot security? As someone who has had customers 'stalking' me for lack of a better word, that would be a good idea. The parking lot is vast and there are few cameras. The manager I reported to at that time shrugged me off, it took telling a co-worker (I told her, she is one of my good friend's mom and works in the pharmacy right next to HBA) who told her manager she reported to for anything to be done (i.e. they came through by department at the time the men normally came, they approached them when they came, and they escorted me to my car after a co-worker said the men were outside waiting in a car by where the employee's park). That is all I have for now I think. Last edited by bright_arrow; 02-19-2010 at 01:15 PM.

02-19-2010, 12:15 PM	#1
Ashlea? Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Butchhhh Relationship Status: Ramalamadingdang Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NY Posts: 22 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 0	DOWN with Monopolopiessss.. Walmart is specifically racist against homosexuals. Openly racist. Cheyea, no thanks. Aldi's, cheaper prices, same shiz.