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Pay Raise

nana59 — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:32:21 GMT

we have a very successful large business based here in my state..similar to a discount store that purchases products in lots.....they have 139 stores locally..they are giving their employees a raise...but they are asking customers to chip in with a 2% surcharge added to their purchase when checking out at the register to help with this raise......it's not mandatory...but i think the customer shouldn't be put on the spot when checking out....i appreciate these employees...but i think the business owner is in better financial shape than their customers....what are your thoughts....am i just being corona cranky...

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Kachina624 — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:39:13 GMT

I betcha this employer will be taking a 100% deduction on his payroll as a business expense. No, the customer should not subsidize his employees.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:39:48 GMT

They did this in Texas but I think it was to pay for their employees health care?

If he wants to give them a raise he should pay for it. It's his business. I don't think he should be asking his customers to pay for it even though it's only 2%.

DH says he's tired of everyone wanting their nickle.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:43:55 GMT

I would not patronize this business.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:50:02 GMT

You shouldn't be giving people raises if you can't afford it. I would not be contributing to the cause.

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Peaches McPhee — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:50:10 GMT

I think I'd be wondering how much the CEO/President makes, and what the cut off is for which employees are getting the 2%. Is the 2% also going to the CEO/President?

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Spacrazy — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:54:25 GMT

I wouldn’t patronize this establishment besides we are suppose to STAY AT HOME

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proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:59:20 GMT

@Spacrazy wrote:
I wouldn’t patronize this establishment besides we are suppose to STAY AT HOME

@Spacrazy Essential stores are open. We are allowed to go. We are also allowed to get out of the house and walk,ride a bike for exercise dog walking and fresh air. Just keep your distance and no crowds.

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Gorgf — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:01:56 GMT

Many years ago a local restaurant owner added an automatic gratuity of 15% to your bill. I gathered this was to keep his employee salaries lower. So even if the service was poor or mediocre the customer had no say. The idea did not last long and went back to the usual.I like Europe where tipping is kind of discouraged , but if you have excellent service some people still would tip but not expected.

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CatsyCline — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:05:45 GMT

i know the store and i feel bad for the cashiers putting them on the spot like that. There are over 100 stores in this chain. They are more fortunate than most retailers they can stay open because they sell some food but only canned and packages goods and snacks. and pet food.

They have a lot of nerve asking for 2% subsidies.

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shoesnbags — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:07:35 GMT

@nana59 wrote:
we have a very successful large business based here in my state..similar to a discount store that purchases products in lots.....they have 139 stores locally..they are giving their employees a raise...but they are asking customers to chip in with a 2% surcharge added to their purchase when checking out at the register to help with this raise......it's not mandatory...but i think the customer shouldn't be put on the spot when checking out....i appreciate these employees...but i think the business owner is in better financial shape than their customers....what are your thoughts....am i just being corona cranky...

@nana59

I love this! Perfect description for many of us at this point - “corona cranky.”

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FrostyBabe1 — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:39:49 GMT

I'd probably say "no thanks", but then it puts the customer in the position of looking like a jerk to the cashier.

He could've very easily just raised prices 2% across the board and not said anything.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:18:47 GMT

If I really liked the store I'd probably do it.

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CrazyDaisy — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:23:51 GMT

Many discount retailers have a very low mark up on products. They could raise the prices for everyone to pay for the raises or they can allow those that can afford it to help out. Not a great business model but people are getting creative finding ways to keep their heads above water.