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Oh cool! Don't tell anyone, but I worked at walmart too! 
Not every Walmart is the same, either. I'm primarily talking about mine. So hopefully you don't think that I think you're anything like that! Because you're far from that Oh gosh did I really say the Walmart I work at? Gah...I meant the Walmart I SHOP at. I'm tired, guys. So tired....
but I fixed it now.
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i too have witnessed a lot of bad attitudes at places like walmart.
but in love my dear sister, i will say, this:
i admire those folks who work for walmart. whether they be handicapped or miserable in their circumstances, they are folks who are not too proud to do a job that pays them for an honest wage. they have one of the toughest jobs i can think of, and they probably deserve to get paid 10x they do for what they often receive for their trouble.
i see the crankiest, and most unpleasing people shopping there, demanding and sniping, complaining and expecting these folks sometimes to move heaven and earth. rare, do i hear people say please and thank you to them. i guess i can forgive their attitudes some when they take some of the abuse that the retail folks receive. but walmart employees probably get the worst of it, don't you think?
do you know how many people i know who don't have a job doing what they prefer, and therefore, won't work at walmart? i can't tell you why, but i suspect it's because they don't want to. i know a woman who told me that she would rather collect unemployment and live with her parents than pass out carts. i don't want to vilify her, but i do pray that i never get that attitude.
there is nothing humbling or embarrassing about working for an honest wage. it's a noble job, and something that i admire.
and for all you know, the "bad attitude comes from the fact that they are unhappy that this is the only job they've been able to get. i dunno. here's the thing, i meet people with bad attitudes everywhere. i work with someone who makes about 150 K leading a team of internet developers. you'd think he would be joyful, but he isn't. he's miserable, complaining, and thinks the world's population serves to make his life difficult.
i think it's your perception, young one. : ) not the rejects. because if that's the case, i'm a reject too. : D
love you. *hugs* we need to catch up, btw, evs.
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That's not to say that there AREN'T able-bodied and competent people there. Not every Walmart is the same, either. I'm primarily talking about mine. So hopefully you don't think that I think you're anything like that! Because you're far from that.
Not every Walmart is the same, either. I'm primarily talking about mine. So hopefully you don't think that I think you're anything like that! Because you're far from that.
I actually worked in the pharmacy. As a customer though I saw that the store employees didn't seem happy, and I guess they probably had good reasons given how hectic the store always is.Oh and I don't think you're anything like that either, Lil.
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I just want to be clear that I said they seemed like they didn't want to be there.. not that they are rude or anything like that. The things that I've experienced is waiting for someone to come help me get an item that's locked in a case (spray paint). I waited like 20 minutes(!) And there was a time I wanted to buy some goldfish and everyone was like "I'll get someone to help you" but no one ever showed up. Besides that, just grumpy cashiers who don't say thank you or hello. How come Target is so much better at this??
Alright. but just know I really didn't mean to say "The Walmart I work at." I don't work there >.< I meant to say "The Walmart I shop at." Things got jumbled up in my brain. I've had a crazy day and I've felt rushed through the ENTIRE day today.
Today is NOT my day for wording things well, and for even saying competent things. >.<
Today is NOT my day for wording things well, and for even saying competent things. >.<
to be clear, my comments aren't directed at anyone's previous statements, with the exception of evie pointing out that walmart has a tendency to accumulate the worst of the bunch (the rejects).
i know exactly what you all mean, and i get it. honestly, i can get just as cranky as the rest.
one of the things i do try to remember is that most folks i know who are walmart employees and miserable have miserable lives. what do they have to be happy for. i know exactly three who would fit into the category that we've created, and yeah, they're miserable. i actually know them because i have shopped there and will often engage folks in dialogue whenever some lengthy problem ensues, simply to pass the time.
and here's what i do know about the three:
+conceivably, they're not saved
+two of three have 3 or 4 kids without adequate child support (or any). they are living hand to mouth, from
what i can tell.
+one has no car because it exploded the day before i spoke with her.
+another has a car, but it belongs to her bf, and he has to drive her to work. they share a vehicle. however, he is highly unreliable, and apparently just got his license renewed from his most recent DUI
+another has a disease that gives them nerve pain because they have diabetes (neuropathy). she is single and has about 3 teeth. she looks like her medical needs are far from met.
+one of the three has had four miscarriages in the last year (how that comes up in waiting for register tape, i have no clue)
+and finally, one of them doesn't have any family support because they disown her for being a lesbian. she even said, her parents are those kind of "judgmental christians".
right there, that is pretty much the highlights of the three workers i have dealt with at walmart in 2015. and guess what, from what i can tell, those folks are unhappy and have no joy, or peace. they are lost.
why do we keep expecting those who are lost to be happy, cheerful, and eager to serve us? what do they have to look forward to? when i think of those three, i can hardly fault them for feeling unhappy for their circumstances. i'd be miserable too. i'm more surprised when they're cheery.
all i'm trying to say is that we need to remember than unhappy, lost people probably aren't always going to provide the most joyful, pleasant service. after all, what do they have to look forward to?
from the fullness of the heart, we speak. : )
i know exactly what you all mean, and i get it. honestly, i can get just as cranky as the rest.
one of the things i do try to remember is that most folks i know who are walmart employees and miserable have miserable lives. what do they have to be happy for. i know exactly three who would fit into the category that we've created, and yeah, they're miserable. i actually know them because i have shopped there and will often engage folks in dialogue whenever some lengthy problem ensues, simply to pass the time.
and here's what i do know about the three:
+conceivably, they're not saved
+two of three have 3 or 4 kids without adequate child support (or any). they are living hand to mouth, from
what i can tell.
+one has no car because it exploded the day before i spoke with her.
+another has a car, but it belongs to her bf, and he has to drive her to work. they share a vehicle. however, he is highly unreliable, and apparently just got his license renewed from his most recent DUI
+another has a disease that gives them nerve pain because they have diabetes (neuropathy). she is single and has about 3 teeth. she looks like her medical needs are far from met.
+one of the three has had four miscarriages in the last year (how that comes up in waiting for register tape, i have no clue)
+and finally, one of them doesn't have any family support because they disown her for being a lesbian. she even said, her parents are those kind of "judgmental christians".
right there, that is pretty much the highlights of the three workers i have dealt with at walmart in 2015. and guess what, from what i can tell, those folks are unhappy and have no joy, or peace. they are lost.
why do we keep expecting those who are lost to be happy, cheerful, and eager to serve us? what do they have to look forward to? when i think of those three, i can hardly fault them for feeling unhappy for their circumstances. i'd be miserable too. i'm more surprised when they're cheery.
all i'm trying to say is that we need to remember than unhappy, lost people probably aren't always going to provide the most joyful, pleasant service. after all, what do they have to look forward to?
from the fullness of the heart, we speak. : )
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I know where youre coming from too, gypsylady. Believe it or not though, walmart employees get a lot of benefits. Even part timers that average at least 32 hrs a week get them. I was surprised when I found out. They get healthcare (even before obamacare came into play), paid vacation time, sick days, maternity leave and even 401k's. And I read in an article that the average walmart employee makes $15 an hour.
The fact that you've been only halfway paying attention MIGHT be one of the reasons why you feel better . Some CC can be good, for sure, but I don't feel good is I spend too much time here ...
And PLEASE don't take the meds if you don't feel comfortable doing so. I know a guy who took anti-depressants after he was told he had depression (which he said he never did think he had, but "the doctor knows best", right?). Long story short, he almost got shot after attacking people due to hallucinations. He's normally one of the most mild-mannered people I've ever met. He's fine now that he's off the drugs. I know they CAN help, and I'm not disputing that some people should be on them, but the side effects can be horrifying as well.
. Some CC can be good, for sure, but I don't feel good is I spend too much time here ...And PLEASE don't take the meds if you don't feel comfortable doing so. I know a guy who took anti-depressants after he was told he had depression (which he said he never did think he had, but "the doctor knows best", right?). Long story short, he almost got shot after attacking people due to hallucinations. He's normally one of the most mild-mannered people I've ever met. He's fine now that he's off the drugs. I know they CAN help, and I'm not disputing that some people should be on them, but the side effects can be horrifying as well.
haahahaa, i only halfway pay attention to cc too. it's more of a reflection of how busy i am. when i'm feeling really sassy and emotionally solid, i visit the family forum and try to avoid having a coronary. : D
you know, i'm neither pro-drugs, nor anti-drugs when it comes to things like depression, anxiety, and the like. i think the church has done a terrible disservice when it comes to folks who struggle with these kinds of issues, with few pastors willing to speak on this matter. most people fall into the "you just need to pray more" or "read your bible more" and hope that you will change the topic and not put them on the spot.
i will say this--there are a lot of things that can naturally affect the brain chemistry that influences matters such as depression, but i don't believe that everyone can get by with these more mild cures. but if it were me, i'd try them first.
what i've also learned is that some people can have no problem with depression until an "instigating event", after which, what they need changes from prior to the event. there is good study on this (many studies) and it's often referred to as "the depression gene (5-HTT) where stressful events in some people (those with alleles different and predisposed to effect) can create what one might recognize as a "new normal". and those who were never troubled with depression now struggle with depression, and might indefinitely.
no one's input should matter more than your own perceptions, but feedback of those who love is very helpful. i'd encourage you to first look at what can naturally raise/improve your brain chemistry before considering drugs. for example, regular exercise and being exposed to the "blues and greens" while in the sunlight is considered quite helpful, and may be more than sufficient for some. others, need further help.
finally, i have seen precious few pastors go on the record about this topic (depression and drugs). one of the pastors i've been more recently exposed to spoke on this topic in a way that i found refreshing and extremely enlightening. i would encourage anyone who even mildly cares about the topic to give this a watch. : )
this is a speech tom nelson gave at dallas theological seminary about five years ago.
[video=youtube;jXecSlwVBTQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXecSlwVBTQ[/video]
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