So I guess Black Friday has now become Black Thursday and a Half... thanks to Walmart leading the charge. They will be opening at 8pm on Thanksgiving. Rather than at Midnight. And workers are striking because of it.
So, I have 2 thoughts on this particular subject...
1. If you (the worker striking) decided to work for a retail company that opens at 8pm on Thanksgiving, then that's on you. No one chose that job for you... you did. You have a job. Do it. There are a lot of people out there without a job. If you don't like the hours (or holidays you have to work) then perhaps you need to choose a different line of work. Just a thought.
2. If you (the consumer) are pissed about stores doing these types of things, then stop lining up at the door at 8pm on Thanksgiving. Companies are out to make a buck. If opening early isn't making them a buck, then they will stop. This is not rocket science.
My personal plan of action? Avoid Black Friday at all costs...
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6 days ago
When I was in high school, I had an exchange sister/student visit from Brasil for a semester. We "did" Black Friday to show her what it was like. It was as awful as I thought. Now I try to buy local as much as I can-Portland Saturday market is awesome for good local gifts. That said, work is work, but the way Wal-Mart treats pretty much everyone involved is just wrong on a lot of levels. But you are right-don't buy there will help fix some issues.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that companies respond to is a falling bottom line. If it becomes a financial burden to be open that day (i.e. people aren't shopping) then they'll stop being open that day. Simple as that...
DeleteI do all of my shopping online and NO sale is going to make me change my ways.
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