Pay Raise - Page 2

shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

@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 · ‎05-09-2016

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.

~The more someone needs to brag about how wonderful, special, successful, wealthy or important they are, the greater the likelihood that it isn't true. ~

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

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

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

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.

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