Comments on: On My Yearly Trip to Walmart…

By: SuperLiberty

SuperLiberty — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:16:12 +0000

Today's Walmart reminds me of our own Government. I used to be an Assistant Manager at Walmart and had alot of battles with management following the original rules and principles that once made Walmart a great place. If only Sam Walton was still alive, but I guess he, like our forefathers are rolling in their graves at what their lifework has turned into to. It's sad and very unfortunate. I ofcourse could not remain there any longer since I am a man of principle and human value.

By: marcg

marcg — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:23:57 +0000

Here is why I like Walmart (I guess I'm biased)… It was like 2 degrees outside and the battery in our car was dead. It was after 10pm and we had to get up and go on a trip the next day (early). Where the heck could I get a car battery after 10pm? Well… Walmart here is open 24 hours so I was able to go purchase a new car battery and install it, and still get a good night's sleep for the trip. Thank you Walmart!

Then again I've been to a putrid Walmart where the Easter candy was falling out of holes in the bags in the middle of the aisle… Screw You Walmart!

YMMV.

-Marc

By: redassape

redassape — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:52:45 +0000

I'm with ya mike, I never go to wal-mart, I'd rather have my teeth pulled!

By: LibertarianMike

LibertarianMike — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:08:04 +0000

I assume the quality of employees is directly related to their business plan and how they run their books. If they paid for more quality employees, they probably wouldn't be in the black while other companies are in the red…

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:02:13 +0000

Though I agree that you should give "WalMart", in general, the benefit of the doubt, I have been to at least two dozen of them in 6 different states throughout the midwest and west. I have to say, with only ONE exception, that every Wally World trip I have makes me think about the same thing that Mike thinks, which is, "Why the hell don't I listen to myself and avoid this place?"

By: LibertarianMike

LibertarianMike — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:44:12 +0000

Interesting…I've been to 7 or 8 different Walmarts in and around my area, and they've all been about the same…

By: beingjohngalt

beingjohngalt — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:24:44 +0000

This is not a Walmart problem, Mike. This happens it all sorts of places. Some Walmarts are wonderful, with good, smart employees, while others seem to hire walking dead. It depends on who is hiring, not the chain itself. The majority of my Walmart experiences have been pleasant, easy and cheap. Let's not tar and feather too quickly.

Sorry you had some bad experiences though.

By: marcg

marcg — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:46:03 +0000

I love Walmart. You have to go more than once a year. Take your empty tank to a gas station that sells propane. They'll fill it up for you on the cheap, even as you sit all dry in your car on a rainy day. It's easy but it isn't perceived as being as "green" as exchanging tanks. Use Walmart for purchasing ammo, until they run out.

-Marc