Maybe I am weird, but as I said before, I see and notice things probably most people don't really think about. I find some things odd, other weird, some I ask why, and still others I see as interesting.
The other day, Nancy and I were at the grocery shopping for food. I won't say the name. Anyway, we walked all over and my wife is very thorough to check and compare prices. I guess most men are not. So we collected what we needed, and some I stealthily dropped into the basket, so we preceded to the checkout. Keep in mind, Nancy and I both worked in the grocery business for many years. I noticed there was only two cashiers open while the rest of the cash registers were "self check". Now I know if I only have a few items, self check is quicker and saves time. I get it. But only two cashiers to slowly slide your items across a scanner while 7 people stay there and watch and tap their feet in frustration asking, "WHY AREN'T THERE MORE CASHIERS OPENING?"
Well this morning, I read an article stating I am not the only one who noticed self checks are being installed is ALL stores. Wal-Mart, Kroger, Safeway, Home Depot, Lowe's, Kohl's, and many, many more. Hey cashiers, they are killing your jobs!
I stopped into our local mini Wal-Mart after it's remodel and noticed they doubled the number of self checks and reduced the number of cashier spots by half. I am sorry, but I do not agree will the big chains wanting more money at the cost of people pushed out of their jobs. That is Just not right. At least in our small town Wal-Mart, a lot of the employees are semi-retired, single moms, immigrants, students, or senior citizens. Some want an extra income, other than social security or a small pension, some want a descent living here, some are just getting started after graduation, or divorce. It does not matter, they want a job.
I guess I have always been a loud mouth for fairness and honesty, but it doesn't seem the world wants to play that game. It is more, I got mine, you fight each other for yours.
I was in the corporate world long enough to see big companies have stock holders and they always want a profit, no matter who suffers. That's exactly why unions were created a century ago. To get fair wages and hold jobs. But even they stated to get too big for their pants. So where is the middle? In my mind it has to be fair wages for fair pricing and fair profits. But who determines that? Maybe if I had a few more years and the authority to say what is right for all. But I don't. But all of us do. I have been known the tell the cashiers (once I find one) "You know, they are killing your jobs." Some get it, and others blow me off, or reply with a statement management told them.
Anyway, you the consumer should speak up for those who are being replaced with a scanner or a dismissal. We have plenty of people that want and need jobs, even starting at a low wage.
OK, I am done ---- for now. I hope you leave your opinions and thoughts. I'd be interested in your feeling about this. But until the next time "take care and stay safe".
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