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In reply to the discussion: Costco vs. Walmart - Lessons from investing in employees [View all]pangaia
(24,324 posts)9. I understand, I think, where you are coming from.
But,as for myself-- I have been a musician for 45 some years and have done musical instrument repair for 36 years. I don't get bored because, 1- I enjoy what I do-not all the time, of course, but most of the time. And 2- My attitude toward myself as I work.
Would I be bored as a cashier at Walmart? That would again depend on what attitude I had toward myself. . At the same time, the thought of doing that task is not a pleasant one.
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The core problem is captured in a line from the villain in the [i]Superman III[/i] movie.
tblue37
Nov 2012
#23
Its not just walmart though, the majority of the retail industry could do with learning to treat
cstanleytech
Nov 2012
#29
Article compares Costco with Wal-Mart’s Sam’s Club not other Wal-Mart stores. "Lessons for leaders"
jody
Nov 2012
#4
But isn't it cheaper to buy a Congress who'll pass laws that protect your money? nt
valerief
Nov 2012
#8
lesson: you can be rich, or you can be super-rich. don't just extract profit
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#33
Walmart's policies involve methods of control and manipulation of employees,
Fire Walk With Me
Nov 2012
#38
I Would Gladly Shop At Costco If One Was Available - Closest Store Is 85 Miles Away
cantbeserious
Nov 2012
#40