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gsteichen
02-08-2009, 10:48 AM
Tripped over this story this morning-
http://www.nypost.com/seven/02072009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/fly_on_the_wal_154007.htm?page=0

The author is a former lead writer for Wired who went out into the real (not New York) world to learn about America and got a job at WalyWorld in Flagstaff. This article details his experiences, from the hiring process to the day-to-day reality of how Wal-Mart really works. Fascinating reading!
SeanPlunk
02-08-2009, 10:56 PM
Tripped over this story this morning-
http://www.nypost.com/seven/02072009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/fly_on_the_wal_154007.htm?page=0

The author is a former lead writer for Wired who went out into the real (not New York) world to learn about America and got a job at WalyWorld in Flagstaff. This article details his experiences, from the hiring process to the day-to-day reality of how Wal-Mart really works. Fascinating reading!

It's an interesting article, but it's clear from the start he's definitely very pro-Walmart....
Vettezuki
02-09-2009, 12:33 AM
It's an interesting article, but it's clear from the start he's definitely very pro-Walmart....

How dare he!
gsteichen
02-09-2009, 08:09 AM
It's an interesting article, but it's clear from the start he's definitely very pro-Walmart....

Kinda my point, an ex-writer for Wired positive about Wal-Mart. Would have bet lardge againsr that.
BRUTAL64
02-09-2009, 10:01 AM
I like WalMart. And when I finally reach those "older" years I may seek employment with them.;)
SeanPlunk
02-09-2009, 10:21 AM
How dare he!

That's not the point. My point was simply that I doubted the objectivity of the author. I don't like Wal-Mart though, the stores are always horrible and everytime I go to one I feel depressed about humanity.
Vettezuki
02-09-2009, 02:54 PM
That's not the point. My point was simply that I doubted the objectivity of the author. I don't like Wal-Mart though, the stores are always horrible and everytime I go to one I feel depressed about humanity.

I'm just breakin your balls. It's easy and popular to beat up on Wal Mart. Some of it deserved, a lot of it is nonsense IMHO. I'm a Target/Costco man myself.