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And retail does not offer full-time work. That's why I never understood why the job developers at my company was encouraging people to go to Macy's. That's why the company closed because the jobs they were placing people in where not jobs they could support themselves. All they cared about was the job placement number and not the type of job they were placing so many people in each month.
Actually a lot of retail offers full time, just not your typical mall stores and low end or moderate department stores. Except for managers, they are all full time.
Why do they need to sit? I've had many jobs in retail and restaurant/bar service over the years where I didn't sit, and it kept me healthy instead of sedentary. Sitting all day is very unhealthy.
Not all retail in the US pays minimum wage. Actually quite a few retailers pay closer to $15 once you factor in bonuses. A friend used to make 1/2 of his gross income from his bonus money when he worked a retail job for $8.00 an hour. In reality he was making around $16 an hour at that job, and that's before looking at the benefits. Retail often offers other "hidden" benefits such as flexible schedules that work around educational and family obligations, product discounts, and more.
My cousin works 15 hours a week (three weekdays 10-3) at a major moderate department store. She gets a 30% discount on all clothing, shoes, housewares, even if they are on clearance. With three kids, that's a major savings every year.
I am always pleasant to shop workers, unfortunately all too often I don't get the same courtesy in return. I've had more than a few times lately where I've said thank you as they handed me my purchase they didn't even respond, let alone thank me for my patronage. People like that aren't worth $8 an hour. If I caught an employee acting like that, I'd fire them on the spot. There are plenty of people who WANT jobs.
That really shouldn't be the question. Can they sit and still do the job the same should be the question. If the answer is yes then it's a win/win for employer and employee.
If I was a cashier I'd want to sit and I'd worry about my exercise off the clock.
This was predicted years ago. A major growth sector would be in retail according to 'trends' in economics or whatever they call it.
That's fine and dandy but how do you support yourself on what they pay?
I noticed in other countries I have been to (limited to Canada and the UK but still not here) that conditions are better for 'even shop people.' They get to sit at the cash register (if you shop at Aldi's which is a foreign firm here in the USA you will see this).
Shop people are not considered lowly like here in the USA. In France people are expected to GREET the shop worker and say hello and good bye. I realize this is just basic manners but even that would be nice for people earning 8 dollars and hour and busting their humps opening cartons, stocking shelves, waiting on people, listening to complaints about prices, and so on.
I have been all over Europe and I have seen this in the shops that I entered they were courteous and said goodby when I left.It maybe basic manners but,it should also show how far this country has collapsed in both manners and morals.This is just one reason I would move to Europe in a heartbeat,America IMO is threw.
That really shouldn't be the question. Can they sit and still do the job the same should be the question. If the answer is yes then it's a win/win for employer and employee.
If I was a cashier I'd want to sit and I'd worry about my exercise off the clock.
I've worked as a cashier both standing and seated, and standing is far more efficient. In fact sitting really limits your reach and ability to bag efficiently. There's a lady who sits at my local Target, I always avoid her line because she's soooo slow due to being seated.
I have been all over Europe and I have seen this in the shops that I entered they were courteous and said goodby when I left.It maybe basic manners but,it should also show how far this country has collapsed in both manners and morals.This is just one reason I would move to Europe in a heartbeat,America IMO is threw.
Actually a lot of retail workers in the US are still very pleasant and provide great customer service. But if you work at WalMart or similar and deal with the clientele in that store all day, there's not a whole lot of incentive to do much more than scowl.
Actually a lot of retail workers in the US are still very pleasant and provide great customer service. But if you work at WalMart or similar and deal with the clientele in that store all day, there's not a whole lot of incentive to do much more than scowl.
Maybe so.or it's just my area .I've had some scouls in all kinds of different employment sectors.As a side note to the OP,the US government just came out with what jobs will be hiring in the future ( and now ).
I've worked as a cashier both standing and seated, and standing is far more efficient. In fact sitting really limits your reach and ability to bag efficiently. There's a lady who sits at my local Target, I always avoid her line because she's soooo slow due to being seated.
I did in HS and wasn't much difference. You scan things, it's not difficult.
I have been all over Europe and I have seen this in the shops that I entered they were courteous and said goodby when I left.It maybe basic manners but,it should also show how far this country has collapsed in both manners and morals.This is just one reason I would move to Europe in a heartbeat,America IMO is threw.
"Shops" as in local places? Service is always nice at those places. Places that draw tourists are also nicer.
Hard to imagine the logic in determining manners and morals based on retail customer service.
The unemployment rate for the entire nation is 8.3%
Unemployment is 6.7% where I live. In the county north of here, just 15 minutes away from my house, it's 5.9%.
It's around 12% officially where I live, unofficially I'm guessing it's closer to 20% as many have maxed out u/e and are still not working, but not being counted.
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