Not so fast, what if Walmart lowers overall compensation in the future, what if Walmart's compensation is already overly low. Does that change your opinion on this extra incentive program?
What if they offered overtime to workers who wanted extra money, or offered promotions to people who work particularly hard? Would you have the same dim view of these as you do of this package delivery thing?
If they were able to cut wages in the future, surely they'd do it regardless.
Serious question: would you like a job at Walmart? Do you feel attracted to the idea of working there?
I could imagine working at Trader Joe's. Downside, running a supermarket is a very tedious and unrewarding job. Upside, you don't have to take your work home with you, I like their products and business model, and the firm treats its employees really well, in terms of both pay and conditions. People I've met socially who work there love their jobs, and it's a big reason I choose to shop there. On the other hand, I would have to be truly desperate to ever consider taking a job at Walmart.
So yeah, everything you say is true in theory, but would you honestly want to work for Walmart in practice?
cortesoft|8 years ago
mikeash|8 years ago
If they were able to cut wages in the future, surely they'd do it regardless.
anigbrowl|8 years ago
I could imagine working at Trader Joe's. Downside, running a supermarket is a very tedious and unrewarding job. Upside, you don't have to take your work home with you, I like their products and business model, and the firm treats its employees really well, in terms of both pay and conditions. People I've met socially who work there love their jobs, and it's a big reason I choose to shop there. On the other hand, I would have to be truly desperate to ever consider taking a job at Walmart.
So yeah, everything you say is true in theory, but would you honestly want to work for Walmart in practice?