10-28-2015, 06:19 AM
(10-27-2015, 07:20 PM)BoFox Wrote: QFT! That's greed, and taking us for granted.
The quality of food/groceries is hardly any better than at a convenience store. My wife used to go there once a week because it was cheap, but for several years now we get our food from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Costco, etc.. We don't miss Walmart one bit. Life is too short for cheap junk. Organic foods really do taste that much better than brands with hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors, 5 different kinds of chemical preservatives, etc.
Agreed - BUT.....
I have a Super Walmart within a mile of my house. VERY handy. Open 24-7, whatever you need, chances are they have it.
I get that their produce and meats aren't top tier (although they do sell organic that I buy) but all the pre-packaged stuff from Apple Jacks to XBones is the same stuff you buy anywhere else, as cheap as it is anywhere else, and there's a sub shop, a liquor store, and a hair cut place besides. (haven't used the others, but you can believe me when I say I like having that place around when I make a rare trip to a brick and mortar store)
I saw they're raising their wages for the easy work there to at least $10/hour for everyone next year, and that isn't bad for that level of work.
They also pay average full time employees $13-$15/hour which IMO is really GOOD for stocking shelves or checking people out.