Dick's fires 400 PGA pros

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by dagolfer33

I would rather go to the proctologist than WalMart.

WalMart should change its name to Food Stamp Depot. McDonald's is right behind them on the worst place to have to go list. Of course I know I shouldn't be eating at that toxic waste dump. Employees of both of these fine establishments highly populate the welfare rosters.

yes they do. and that's the way their employers want it.
i detest both, can't remember the last time i ate at a mcdonalds.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Danzig

yes they do. and that's the way their employers want it.
i detest both, can't remember the last time i ate at a mcdonalds.

Something is way wrong when you work a full-time job and still qualify for sustenance benefits. The solution isn't to work 3 jobs to get above the poverty line. Some on here talk about their parents working multiple jobs back in the day. They did it to get ahead and afford better things. They didn't need to do it just for survival. My two cents

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by jms62

Something is way wrong when you work a full-time job and still qualify for sustenance benefits. The solution isn't to work 3 jobs to get above the poverty line. Some on here talk about their parents working multiple jobs back in the day. They did it to get ahead and afford better things. They didn't need to do it just for survival. My two cents

banks make a killing on the ebt cards.
walmart makes a killing because they get a ton of people in their stores using those cards. if they paid more, it would kill their bottom line, because WE are keeping those people at a living wage. adding to their hourly wage would remove them from welfare, but wouldn't change their situation insofar as spending.
god, i hate walmart, and all the other corporations who gorge themselves while paying crap to their employees.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Danzig

banks make a killing on the ebt cards.
walmart makes a killing because they get a ton of people in their stores using those cards. if they paid more, it would kill their bottom line, because WE are keeping those people at a living wage. adding to their hourly wage would remove them from welfare, but wouldn't change their situation insofar as spending.
god, i hate walmart, and all the other corporations who gorge themselves while paying crap to their employees.

It really is akin to the "Company Store" back in the old coal mining days. Miners were paid in chits that they redeemed for goods and rent from the General store and shacks owned by the mine owners on site.

The mine owners never paid a dime - just indentured miners by providing them overpriced crap and rent - they could never get out of the cycle. The owners even went so far as to hire their own police forces...errr..."Private Detective Agencies"...to keep them in line.

We know the only way that changed

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Matewan

It really is too bad that people's jealousy of other's better fortunes virtually killed the labor movement in this country. It's amazing what people take for granted these days. Especially considering the offshore labor, right before their eyes, used to make all they crap they consume.

[GPK]

Back on my feet, with the same company, just in management now. Kinda weird as it will be the first time since I was 17 that I won't be working in the golf industry. Moving my tak to Cary, NC.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GPK

Back on my feet, with the same company, just in management now. Kinda weird as it will be the first time since I was 17 that I won't be working in the golf industry. Moving my tak to Cary, NC.

glad to hear! best of luck.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by GPK

Back on my feet, with the same company, just in management now. Kinda weird as it will be the first time since I was 17 that I won't be working in the golf industry. Moving my tak to Cary, NC.

Congrats on the job! North Carolina can only be improved by your arrival.

[Pants II]

The Dick's had enough sense to keep you on board. Happy and relieved for you, Kev.

That being said...

sure the global economy is in the tank...but golf might have a savior in Rory McIlroy to get it through this stagnant cycle.

I think the private and public courses need to look at accommodating the rest of the family. Especially ones with the acreage for a water park, bike and walking trails, rec facility, etc.

But heck we could be living in Mad Max World in 10 years. So much for future forecasting.