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"a shot heard round the world": Crazy Bernie praises Bezos for raising Amazon workers minimum wage
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Society does, via its market decisions. Who do you think should make that call?
- Feb 22, 2017
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The point is, you pay someone career type wage for a service/beginner job.His job is not a beginners job, you’re deflectingHow many people can do what Albert Pujols does?Many people get paid well beyond what they deserve. Albert Pujols did not deserve 27 million dollars this year, yet his employer paid it to him and nobody ever whines about it. But a company decides to pay its employees more and it is the end of the fucking world as we know it.
You people are just amazing some days
How many people can stock shelves? Hell, I know you could probably train monkeys to stock shelves....
How many people can hit .245 with 19 home runs? A shit ton actually!
The point is that lots of people are paid more than they are worth.
Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
You pay someone too much for a service job it encourages an sense of entitlement. Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
I am somebody something for nothing will never build any character... most adults realize that
15 an hour is not a "career type wage", unless you have very low aspirations.
Anathema
Crotchety Olde Man
- Apr 30, 2014
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[QUOTE="Stormy Daniels, post: 20910734, member: 69551”]So, you can make business decisions for political reasons, but Amazon cannot.
Okay, I think we're clear now.[/QUOTE]
They can and have. I just don’t have to support their political decisions while they do have to deal with mine, as infinitesimal as it is to their overall finances.
Okay, I think we're clear now.[/QUOTE]
They can and have. I just don’t have to support their political decisions while they do have to deal with mine, as infinitesimal as it is to their overall finances.
- Feb 22, 2017
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Why are liberals so ignorant about business?
Also, have they asked why Kaepernick took millions from Nike who still uses low wage workers to produce products that they charge the rich left wing huge amounts.
Why do we have to endure the utter stupidity of the left?
Why is the right so ignorant about business, yet think they know so much?
Amazon is having trouble attracting and keeping employees. They opened a distribution center not 10 miles from my home a few years back, I even applied for and was interviewed for a management position with them, but choose not to pursue it beyond that.
This facility cannot keep enough employees right now because of the tight labor market, and for what they were paying people the work they did was not worth it and people would leave and go make 8 bucks an hour working far easier jobs.
What is the most ironic about this whole thing is that for 2 years you sheep have been telling us that Trump's actions will increases wages, and then when wages go up you all act like it is the end of the world.
What is wrong with you people?
Thank you for explaining why you are so ignorant about economics.
Rustic
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- Oct 3, 2015
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In some areas it is, and others it is not. But the fact remains no one should be thinking of service/beginner jobs as a careers. Let alone be paid like it’s a career....The point is, you pay someone career type wage for a service/beginner job.His job is not a beginners job, you’re deflectingHow many people can do what Albert Pujols does?
How many people can stock shelves? Hell, I know you could probably train monkeys to stock shelves....
How many people can hit .245 with 19 home runs? A shit ton actually!
The point is that lots of people are paid more than they are worth.
Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
You pay someone too much for a service job it encourages an sense of entitlement. Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
I am somebody something for nothing will never build any character... most adults realize that
15 an hour is not a "career type wage", unless you have very low aspirations.
Anathema
Crotchety Olde Man
- Apr 30, 2014
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You don't even know what you are talking about? Double salary?Amazon already pays close to $15 an hour for most jobs. You have no idea what is going on but you're so quick to react.
Then they’ve already been overpaid and it’s an even better thing that I will no longer support them.
- Feb 22, 2017
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His job is not a beginners job, you’re deflectingHow many people can do what Albert Pujols does?Many people get paid well beyond what they deserve. Albert Pujols did not deserve 27 million dollars this year, yet his employer paid it to him and nobody ever whines about it. But a company decides to pay its employees more and it is the end of the fucking world as we know it.
You people are just amazing some days
How many people can stock shelves? Hell, I know you could probably train monkeys to stock shelves....
How many people can hit .245 with 19 home runs? A shit ton actually!
The point is that lots of people are paid more than they are worth.
And yet, I don't begrudge you your $2.50 and hour. I'm sure you're worth every penny.
Ahhh, you are so cute! I started the year off with a 12 grand a year raise, a bit more than an extra 2.50 an hour!
Do not be a hater just because some of us are more successful that you...Wendy's always needs fry cooks so you are covered!
Rustic
Diamond Member
- Oct 3, 2015
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- 5,895
True, socialism... It’s all about controlWhy are liberals so ignorant about business?
Also, have they asked why Kaepernick took millions from Nike who still uses low wage workers to produce products that they charge the rich left wing huge amounts.
Why do we have to endure the utter stupidity of the left?
Why is the right so ignorant about business, yet think they know so much?
Amazon is having trouble attracting and keeping employees. They opened a distribution center not 10 miles from my home a few years back, I even applied for and was interviewed for a management position with them, but choose not to pursue it beyond that.
This facility cannot keep enough employees right now because of the tight labor market, and for what they were paying people the work they did was not worth it and people would leave and go make 8 bucks an hour working far easier jobs.
What is the most ironic about this whole thing is that for 2 years you sheep have been telling us that Trump's actions will increases wages, and then when wages go up you all act like it is the end of the world.
What is wrong with you people?
Thank you for explaining why you are so ignorant about economics.
- Feb 22, 2017
- 109,338
- 38,033
In some areas it is, and others it is not. But the fact remains no one should be thinking of service/beginner jobs as a careers. Let alone be paid like it’s a career....The point is, you pay someone career type wage for a service/beginner job.His job is not a beginners job, you’re deflectingHow many people can hit .245 with 19 home runs? A shit ton actually!
The point is that lots of people are paid more than they are worth.
Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
You pay someone too much for a service job it encourages an sense of entitlement. Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
I am somebody something for nothing will never build any character... most adults realize that
15 an hour is not a "career type wage", unless you have very low aspirations.
That "service/beginner" job can lead to a career if you keep them around long enough. Many companies like to promote from within.
Stormy Daniels
Gold Member
- Mar 19, 2018
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You don't even know what you are talking about? Double salary?
Then they’ve already been overpaid and it’s an even better thing that I will no longer support them.
You just said that an employer makes the determination about an employee's worth. But now, it's clear that you personally are the almighty arbiter of everyone's worth.
- Feb 22, 2017
- 109,338
- 38,033
True, socialism... It’s all about controlWhy are liberals so ignorant about business?
Also, have they asked why Kaepernick took millions from Nike who still uses low wage workers to produce products that they charge the rich left wing huge amounts.
Why do we have to endure the utter stupidity of the left?
Why is the right so ignorant about business, yet think they know so much?
Amazon is having trouble attracting and keeping employees. They opened a distribution center not 10 miles from my home a few years back, I even applied for and was interviewed for a management position with them, but choose not to pursue it beyond that.
This facility cannot keep enough employees right now because of the tight labor market, and for what they were paying people the work they did was not worth it and people would leave and go make 8 bucks an hour working far easier jobs.
What is the most ironic about this whole thing is that for 2 years you sheep have been telling us that Trump's actions will increases wages, and then when wages go up you all act like it is the end of the world.
What is wrong with you people?
Thank you for explaining why you are so ignorant about economics.
Your favorite thing! You whine when the Govt wants to increase wages, you whine when private companies choose to increase wages. Keeping people poor and reliant on the Govt is all about control, just what you are after.
Rustic
Diamond Member
- Oct 3, 2015
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Yes, But they don’t stick to the same job there’s no sense in paying something for nothing. Some jobs do not warrant anything more then around seven dollars an hour that’s just the facts.In some areas it is, and others it is not. But the fact remains no one should be thinking of service/beginner jobs as a careers. Let alone be paid like it’s a career....The point is, you pay someone career type wage for a service/beginner job.His job is not a beginners job, you’re deflecting
The point is that lots of people are paid more than they are worth.
Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
You pay someone too much for a service job it encourages an sense of entitlement. Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
I am somebody something for nothing will never build any character... most adults realize that
15 an hour is not a "career type wage", unless you have very low aspirations.
That "service/beginner" job can lead to a career if you keep them around long enough. Many companies like to promote from within.
fncceo
Diamond Member
- Nov 29, 2016
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His job is not a beginners job, you’re deflectingHow many people can do what Albert Pujols does?
How many people can stock shelves? Hell, I know you could probably train monkeys to stock shelves....
How many people can hit .245 with 19 home runs? A shit ton actually!
The point is that lots of people are paid more than they are worth.
And yet, I don't begrudge you your $2.50 and hour. I'm sure you're worth every penny.
Ahhh, you are so cute! I started the year off with a 12 grand a year raise, a bit more than an extra 2.50 an hour!
Do not be a hater just because some of us are more successful that you...Wendy's always needs fry cooks so you are covered!
I dream of being a fry cook.
But, this is the Internet ... everyone here is a doctor / lawyer / astronaut / supermodel. Some are all of those wrapped up in one uber-special package. They just come here to see how the other 99% live.
Rustic
Diamond Member
- Oct 3, 2015
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The problem with raising wages unnecessarily is someone else has to pay for it. That’s the whole thing with socialism… That’s how you control the populationTrue, socialism... It’s all about controlWhy are liberals so ignorant about business?
Also, have they asked why Kaepernick took millions from Nike who still uses low wage workers to produce products that they charge the rich left wing huge amounts.
Why do we have to endure the utter stupidity of the left?
Why is the right so ignorant about business, yet think they know so much?
Amazon is having trouble attracting and keeping employees. They opened a distribution center not 10 miles from my home a few years back, I even applied for and was interviewed for a management position with them, but choose not to pursue it beyond that.
This facility cannot keep enough employees right now because of the tight labor market, and for what they were paying people the work they did was not worth it and people would leave and go make 8 bucks an hour working far easier jobs.
What is the most ironic about this whole thing is that for 2 years you sheep have been telling us that Trump's actions will increases wages, and then when wages go up you all act like it is the end of the world.
What is wrong with you people?
Thank you for explaining why you are so ignorant about economics.
Your favorite thing! You whine when the Govt wants to increase wages, you whine when private companies choose to increase wages. Keeping people poor and reliant on the Govt is all about control, just what you are after.
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Taz
Gold Member
- Jul 8, 2014
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Slavery ended a long time ago. Jeff doesn't need another $100 billion.True, But beginner/service jobs are not careers… And should never be paid as careers. Because someone ends up paying for that shitNo such thing as a nothing job. All jobs have value.Those jobs are nothing jobs... They certainly are not careers. They should never be meant to be careers....The guy's worth $200 billion or something like that and he throws some scraps to his workers. Hmmm....corporate leaders around the world will follow Jeff's lead!
Rustic
Diamond Member
- Oct 3, 2015
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No one should be paid something for nothing... that’s socialismSlavery ended a long time ago. Jeff doesn't need another $100 billion.True, But beginner/service jobs are not careers… And should never be paid as careers. Because someone ends up paying for that shitNo such thing as a nothing job. All jobs have value.Those jobs are nothing jobs... They certainly are not careers. They should never be meant to be careers....The guy's worth $200 billion or something like that and he throws some scraps to his workers. Hmmm....corporate leaders around the world will follow Jeff's lead!
- Feb 22, 2017
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Yes, But they don’t stick to the same job there’s no sense in paying something for nothing. Some jobs do not warrant anything more then around seven dollars an hour that’s just the facts.In some areas it is, and others it is not. But the fact remains no one should be thinking of service/beginner jobs as a careers. Let alone be paid like it’s a career....The point is, you pay someone career type wage for a service/beginner job.The point is that lots of people are paid more than they are worth.
Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
You pay someone too much for a service job it encourages an sense of entitlement. Someone else pays for that shit unnecessarily...
I am somebody something for nothing will never build any character... most adults realize that
15 an hour is not a "career type wage", unless you have very low aspirations.
That "service/beginner" job can lead to a career if you keep them around long enough. Many companies like to promote from within.
That is not your call, unless you own the business and are signing the checks.
You can bash him all you want, but I am thinking that Bezos is a bit more successful than you and has shown he knows what they hell he is doing in the area of business decisions.
You don't even know what you are talking about? Double salary?
Then they’ve already been overpaid and it’s an even better thing that I will no longer support them.
You just said that an employer makes the determination about an employee's worth. But now, it's clear that you personally are the almighty arbiter of everyone's worth.
We all are. We express our values, how much we think goods and services are worth, every time we spend money. Time will tell if people value Amazon enough for them to afford the raises. We the People will decide.
- Feb 22, 2017
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His job is not a beginners job, you’re deflectingHow many people can hit .245 with 19 home runs? A shit ton actually!
The point is that lots of people are paid more than they are worth.
And yet, I don't begrudge you your $2.50 and hour. I'm sure you're worth every penny.
Ahhh, you are so cute! I started the year off with a 12 grand a year raise, a bit more than an extra 2.50 an hour!
Do not be a hater just because some of us are more successful that you...Wendy's always needs fry cooks so you are covered!
I dream of being a fry cook.
But, this is the Internet ... everyone here is a doctor / lawyer / astronaut / supermodel. Some are all of those wrapped up in one uber-special package. They just come here to see how the other 99% live.
Keep working at it, I am sure you can move up eventually!
Taz
Gold Member
- Jul 8, 2014
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They have a job, numbnuts. And are just looking for a living wage.No one should be paid something for nothing... that’s socialismSlavery ended a long time ago. Jeff doesn't need another $100 billion.True, But beginner/service jobs are not careers… And should never be paid as careers. Because someone ends up paying for that shitNo such thing as a nothing job. All jobs have value.Those jobs are nothing jobs... They certainly are not careers. They should never be meant to be careers....The guy's worth $200 billion or something like that and he throws some scraps to his workers. Hmmm....
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