Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Retail...Worker Exploitation?

Wow, it sure is difficult to make the switch from a benevolent major financial services company to the world of retail in a mall.

No overtime, no benefits, no complimentary food or parties or luncheons. Harry Potter book release was a disgusting view of greed........"up sell this, up sell that"..........yet can't even give people free water?? Oh snacks for the employees working until 3:00 AM. Wow.

At the financial services companies, we had team outings to the ball park, bowling, plays, lunch at nice resturants, like "Ruth Chrisis' Steak House", huge Christmas Parties at upscale restaurants and or hotels and cool entertainment. Not to mention thousands of dollars in bonuses and incentive pay!

Wow.