Childrens Place to give back Disney Stores!!

[dis24242]

I think it's a mistake to paint all TDS management with such a broad brush. I've never been a PT cast member. I started with TDS as a Lead CM, then moved up to ASM, and due to interesting circumstances, am now SM.

While we do experience a bit more job stress than a regular CM, there are many of us in management who are feeling a profound loss with the closure of these stores. The "business" side of things wasn't always fun, but the MAGIC more than made up for it.

Just another perspective for you.

I wasn't trying to be negative toward management M&D. I think as a whole managers are the leaders of magic. I just think closing managers might have more reason to be a little bitter because they put so much into their store.


QUOTE=Mickey&Donald;25450494]While I do agree that Disney (as a hole, not just TDS) needs a serious overhaul, I cannot for one minute stomach the idea of someone as negative and caustic as prs being the embodiment of Disney.[/QUOTE]

Well, what I mean is Disney purists love the historical high standards of the golden days. Some are loud purist and some, like myself, are quite purist. I'd love it to be like the ol' days too. But I make Disney experiences the best for me. I try to find some good in every Disney event. So, what's good about my store closing? I'm moving on to bigger things! WDW!

Ya know, Disney is kinda like religion. For some folks think if ya don't do things the Disney perfect way, you're goin' to Disney hell - (Universal).

Point is ... all be tolerant. Love Disney for you. Be positive, be helpful, be caring and follow through.

 

[remain seated please]

This one fact, to me explains the view points. I think PRSeated IS Disney. I think we all long to have Disney return the historical great standard we all knew.

Thanks alot dis24242. It's nice that some people actually can understand and respect my points. But it's also clear that some people will never understand how someone can be critical of Disney and still be DISNEY...

While I do agree that Disney (as a whole, not just TDS) needs a serious overhaul, I cannot for one minute stomach the idea of someone as negative and caustic as prs being the embodiment of Disney.

We're all entitled to our opinions (and this is mine) -- but prs could try to find a better outlet fot his/her dissatisfaction with the Company than the methods executed here.

I seriously doubt he/she gives any thought to WWWD? What Would Walt Do?

When Disney does something good I am outspoken and supportive. When Disney does something bad...I am outspoken and critical. It's part of being an independent thinker. The only problem is that Disney has not done something that I (as a Disney Purist) would consider good in many years.

I don't believe that TDS is a viable business unit of The Walt Disney Co. It would be important to point out here that neither does Disney. That's why they sold the chain to TCP in the first place after nobody else was interested. This is a fact, plain and simple. Call me all the names you want, but it doesn't change the facts.

I believe that unless TDS undergoes a major re-invention, it will be closed permanently. I have posted my own ideas of such a re-invention on another thread. But if you are going to take on such a drastic change, you don't close 100 stores when you take them back. You don't close 300 stores before you sell the chain in the first place. The facts are obvious. TDS had it's heyday. They had their golden days. Disney screwed the stores by over-licensing its product to other (larger) retailers.

If you think these facts are just me being negative, then I must assume you are ignorant, close-minded and unwilling to accept the reality of the situation.

From where I stand, Disney has not created a true "Disney Quality" animated film since "Fantasia2000". The theme parks have become advertisements for Disney and Pixar films instead of tributes to them. All across the board, Walt Disney's beloved characters have taken a backseat to Pooh, Tigger, Buzz, Woddy and a host of other non-Disney creations. I disagree with turning theme park attractions into movies, (HM, POTC, etc.). And when they "enhanced" (Disney for "ruined") the Pirates of the Carribbean attractions by adding characters from those movies (just in time for the first sequel), they seriously crossed the line.

Before you question my loyalty to Walt Disney, try looking at the bigger picture from my perspective. I don't just settle for anything Disney. I yearn for the golden days, but those days are gone. Today you have "Disney 4.0". A version of Disney that I no don't subscribe to. You show me what is good and great about Disney today and I will show you what was better about the company before. That's how I look at things.

 

[EeyoreFan5]

Please remain seated: First of all I am disturbed by your comment that Disney has not produced a "true" disney movie since Fantasia 2000. That movie is not one of my favorites but treat it the same as all disney movies. I would have to agree that at time Disney has cut corners in the movie industry to just real out another movie and go straight to DVD, however
some of those have even proved to be good: Return to Neverland, Jungle book 2. Not as good as the original but good none the less. But to say that POTC were not a wise choice - Hog Wash. but this is America we do not all have to think alike, like the same films, or agree on everything.

I live in the St. Louis area and all 4 of the Disney stores are closing. I have to say that I may agree with you that to buy Disney products you had to go to a store. You could find only minimal products in the chain store, K-Mart, Walmart, Target, etc. Now they have a lot. There are a few things that they still don't have that the Disney stores only have but hey, there are some things that you can only find at Disney World or Disneyland.

I am not happy at all that the stores have closed and have called to complain to the phone number the store provided me. Hopefully more will do the same. I know that it probably won't make a difference but at least they know that I was not pleased. I enjoyed going to the actual store with my daughters and getting a little tiny bit of Disney "Magic" to tide me over until my next trip. I can always go on line to order but it's jus tnot the same.

 

[mickeymark34]

I disagree with the Pirates idea. Here you have a Disney theme park ride that has been very popular since the day it was opened. Then you have a movie trilogy based on that ride, that had an engaging story line, great characters, and awesome special effects, that made billions of dollars in the box office around the world. Then Disney Imagineers add Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa, and a ghostly appearance of Davy Jones, to make this come full circle. It think it is a great way to give homage to the film makers and reinforce that Pirates of the Caribbean is a classic and lovable ride. Now if they added the likeness of Eddie Murphy to the Haunted Mansion, I would start to complain.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I don't believe that TDS is a viable business unit of The Walt Disney Co. It would be important to point out here that neither does Disney. That's why they sold the chain to TCP in the first place after nobody else was interested. This is a fact, plain and simple. Call me all the names you want, but it doesn't change the facts.

I believe that unless TDS undergoes a major re-invention, it will be closed permanently. I have posted my own ideas of such a re-invention on another thread. But if you are going to take on such a drastic change, you don't close 100 stores when you take them back. You don't close 300 stores before you sell the chain in the first place. The facts are obvious. TDS had it's heyday. They had their golden days. Disney screwed the stores by over-licensing its product to other (larger) retailers.


From where I stand, Disney has not created a true "Disney Quality" animated film since "Fantasia2000". The theme parks have become advertisements for Disney and Pixar films instead of tributes to them. All across the board, Walt Disney's beloved characters have taken a backseat to Pooh, Tigger, Buzz, Woddy and a host of other non-Disney creations. I disagree with turning theme park attractions into movies, (HM, POTC, etc.). And when they "enhanced" (Disney for "ruined") the Pirates of the Carribbean attractions by adding characters from those movies (just in time for the first sequel), they seriously crossed the line.

I strongly believe that there is something bigger and better coming along for the Disney Stores, my opinion of course. When the stores were sold to TCP, the company was still under the tyrant of Michael Eisner (who although did wonderful things for the company when he first started, out-stayed his welcome), now Bob Iger is in office and he is trying to get things back to where they were before ME. For instance, he brought back Pixar, who I think Walt would have loved! It will be interesting to see what is coming next for the Stores, obviously since I work for them I only want the best. It will be interesting to see how closing so many stores will change the TDS organization. Only time will tell.

As far as not having a true "Disney Quality" animated film since Fantasia2000, I do disagree. Yes, some of the animated movies Disney has made in the last 10 years haven't been my favorite, but I will continue to see them. What I am waiting for (and can only hope will happen) is the good old animated musical like B&TB and TLM. I think the popularity of Enchanted (although not completely animated or live action) will hopefully point Disney animation back in the musical direction.

I must admit, I am a Disney purist in many ways also. I am open to new ideas though. I must say that I enjoyed the POTC movies, especially the first one. I still enjoy watching them and picking out the ride references. I liked POTC so much not because of Will Turner or Jack Sparrow, but because I felt that it was something that Walt have been proud of. The way the attraction was changed at WDW (I haven't been on the updated version at DL) was very well done, I thought. They didn't oversaturate it with Jack Sparrow and I love the Davy Jones effect at the beginning of the ride. I don't know about the DL ride, but the WDW attraction is alway popular. I think it helped to introduce this wonderful attraction to a new generation.

Haunted Mansion the movie however is a totally different story. The Haunted Mansion storyline is so incredible that they should have taken a different approach...however that is said and done and there is no going back now.

Pixar movies are very popular and it only makes sense to give people what they want when it comes to merchandise or theme park attractions. It's good business to make the customers (well guests) happy. I will tell you though that after working at WDW, I saw the looks on the faces of the guests when they meet Mickey for the first time. Those looks are priceless. Regardless if it is a 90 year old woman or a 1 year old child, everybody knows who Mickey is and that won't change.

Overall, I do believe Walt would be happy with what has been done with his parks. Of course there are a few attractions that he wouldn't like (but at look at his movie 'Alice in Wonderland', he felt like it had no heart, yet it is one of my favorite Disney movies), but I think he would approve most things.

 

[remain seated please]

I disagree with the Pirates idea. Here you have a Disney theme park ride that has been very popular since the day it was opened. Then you have a movie trilogy based on that ride, that had an engaging story line, great characters, and awesome special effects, that made billions of dollars in the box office around the world. Then Disney Imagineers add Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa, and a ghostly appearance of Davy Jones, to make this come full circle. It think it is a great way to give homage to the film makers and reinforce that Pirates of the Caribbean is a classic and lovable ride. Now if they added the likeness of Eddie Murphy to the Haunted Mansion, I would start to complain.

My problem with the Pirates thing has always been that this could have been a successful movie franchise without the attraction tie-in. There was no reason to call the movies Pirates of The Caribbean. Or Haunted Mansion and The Country Bears for that matter. The POTC movie would have been equally successful under a different name. And then Disney could have imagineered completely new attractions at the parks instead of messing with a proven success. Mine is not the most popular opinion on this subject (surprise, surprise). But when they tweaked the POTC attraction at Disneyland, they tweaked the last attraction that Walt Disney supervised before he died. In my mind that is a shame.

 

[Mickey&Donald]

My problem with the Pirates thing has always been that this could have been a successful movie franchise without the attraction tie-in. There was no reason to call the movies Pirates of The Caribbean. Or Haunted Mansion and The Country Bears for that matter. The POTC movie would have been equally successful under a different name. And then Disney could have imagineered completely new attractions at the parks instead of messing with a proven success. Mine is not the most popular opinion on this subject (surprise, surprise). But when they tweaked the POTC attraction at Disneyland, they tweaked the last attraction that Walt Disney supervised before he died. In my mind that is a shame.

We actually agree on something.

While I have enjoyed the POTC movies just for being good summertime action flicks, I was HORRIFIED that they actually tied in the movie characters to the ride. I felt it was a total *******ization (that's probably going to get bleeped out) of Walt's original concept, one that sadly, Walt never lived to see to fruition. Obviously, I never met the man, but I just can't think that he'd love the idea of Johnny Depp Automatron running the show.

Same thing goes for the controversy over Disneyland's IASW. There's talk of changing Mary Blair's original art (blasphemy!), and adding regular Disney characters to the various rooms (Stitch in the Polynesian room comes to mind first.. where's that barfing smilie again?).

There are certain things that shouldn't be messed with. I am a Disney purist too, if you didn't already know. At my store, our video screen's been broken for months (yep, and no one ever came to fix it), so we've been playing CDs of Disney music instead. I'm the one who's always playing Classic Disney music. Just the other day, I picked up a used copy of Arthur Fiedler leading the Boston Pops playing a Tribute to Disney -- orchestral performances of the original arrangements? Yes please! And 8 times out of 10, I'm told I'm "old" (if 29's old, shoot me out back like that old gray mare, please) and that we should be playing better music.. like High School Musical and Hannah Montana.

Anyway, I love all things Disney. I idolize the man who made all of it possible (I'm constantly rereading one of the many biographies I have on Walt). I wish we could rewind the world a generation and go back to the time before Disney's image was modernized, but we can't. And unfortunately, none of us are in charge of the company, nor its creative decisions. My problem with you, prs, is your total lack of respect toward those of us who still work for TDS and are still loyal. It's not fun being called "pathetic" (whether or not you were referring to a specific person or a person's *behavior*, it's the same thing). I think your specific situation was truly unfortunate, and it sounds like it was the best thing for you to leave the company. Maybe if you'd had a different set of DM and RD, things would've turned out differently for you. Who can say? The moral of my story is, we only ask you to treat us respectfully, and let us grieve in our own way. I have a hard time believing that you didn't grieve even a little when you left the company. We spend a lot of time at our respective stores, and have developed a comraderie with our casts AND our guests. To have that all taken away, due to no decision of our own, is terrible. This is the first time I've ever lost my job -- I've always left jobs before. We all just need a little time to get used to the situation and get through it the best we can, without someone who thinks they know better trying to spread negativity among us.

I guess what I'm ultimately trying to say is:

 

[mickeymark34]

I see your points PRS and Mickey and Donald, on the Pirates ride. While I do like the changes, because it is neat to see the realisitic animitronic likenesses of Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush in the ride, perhaps they should not have interfered with one of Walt Disney's last creations for Disneyland. A friend of mine at my full time job just got back from Disneyland and I asked him what he thought of the changes made to Pirates. He said that they were O.K., but they should have left it alone, because it is messing with Walt Disney's original vision of the ride. I'm wondering if Imagineers did that because people were complaining that the ride "is not like the movie", and not realizing the ride was creating long before the movies. But that is another subject on its own.

 

[ranidayz]

I'll just pop in as a guest who loves her CMs and her Disney Store...which....is....closing.

I grew up in WA State and loved the trips down to Disneyland...especially the submarine which is not at Disney World for my own kids to love. As a teen, I went there several times a year with friends -- wonderful memories.

I've been to Disney World many times since moving to the East Coast and since becoming a mom. My favorite rides are POC and Small World. I would hate for them to mess with the Small World, but loved the additions to POC - because it made the ride more real - like I was in it and not just riding past it. (Although my older kids always prepare me for my favorite part of POC - the hairy leg hanging over the ledge!)

Anyway, never meeting Walt and never learning about him in depth -from what I know -- he wanted people to experience the 'magic' he worked to create. Magic evolves in time as well as other things. No traveling magic show in the west in the 1800s could have ever predicted the success of David Copperfield and David Blaine. But people are truly 'moved' by them today. Rodney Dangerfield and Bob Hope never would have thought Sarah Silverman would be the comidianne that people flocked to these days. Things do evolve - even without our permission.

Disney quality was making laughter and happiness through the reactions of the magic. Just because you may prefer the magic of old doesn't mean today's magic isn't as good - it's just not for you.

As I've mentioned before, my older children rarely had anything from Disney because the stores of yore were prohibitively expensive. My four-year-old daughter has lived ensconced in Disney because the TCP Disney Stores made it affordable and accessible to do so. And she believes in Disney -- strongly. She believes that our Mickey in the store loves when she arrives even though I've never said such a thing. She feels that magic.

PRS - despite your experiences with Disney in front of or behind the scenes - it is common human decency to be polite and respectful to those who are engulfed in an emotional experience regarding the same organization. Name calling never benefits anyone. Maybe there is a forum for people who are still at odds with a former company which could offer you support.

 

[WI WDWGIRL]

I'll just pop in as a guest who loves her CMs and her Disney Store...which....is....closing.

I grew up in WA State and loved the trips down to Disneyland...especially the submarine which is not at Disney World for my own kids to love. As a teen, I went there several times a year with friends -- wonderful memories.

I've been to Disney World many times since moving to the East Coast and since becoming a mom. My favorite rides are POC and Small World. I would hate for them to mess with the Small World, but loved the additions to POC - because it made the ride more real - like I was in it and not just riding past it. (Although my older kids always prepare me for my favorite part of POC - the hairy leg hanging over the ledge!)

Anyway, never meeting Walt and never learning about him in depth -from what I know -- he wanted people to experience the 'magic' he worked to create. Magic evolves in time as well as other things. No traveling magic show in the west in the 1800s could have ever predicted the success of David Copperfield and David Blaine. But people are truly 'moved' by them today. Rodney Dangerfield and Bob Hope never would have thought Sarah Silverman would be the comidianne that people flocked to these days. Things do evolve - even without our permission.

Disney quality was making laughter and happiness through the reactions of the magic. Just because you may prefer the magic of old doesn't mean today's magic isn't as good - it's just not for you.

As I've mentioned before, my older children rarely had anything from Disney because the stores of yore were prohibitively expensive. My four-year-old daughter has lived ensconced in Disney because the TCP Disney Stores made it affordable and accessible to do so. And she believes in Disney -- strongly. She believes that our Mickey in the store loves when she arrives even though I've never said such a thing. She feels that magic.

PRS - despite your experiences with Disney in front of or behind the scenes - it is common human decency to be polite and respectful to those who are engulfed in an emotional experience regarding the same organization. Name calling never benefits anyone. Maybe there is a forum for people who are still at odds with a former company which could offer you support.

I'm a pretty tough cookie but I actually cried when I read this post. I have worked for 10 years at my DS and it's closing. I don't have children yet and I think that the worst part of all of this is that I will never get to see that sparkle in their eyes. Of staring in awe of plush mountain. The amazement of Mickey.... EVERYWHERE!! And for RSP to pooh-pooh ALL the things we are going to miss stinks. I agree, go elsewhere. This is our Support System.

 

[mickeymark34]

I worked on Sunday at my store, and there were a few young ones that kept staring at the animations on our ceiling, pointing at them and telling their parents to look too. It gave me a warm feeling in my heart. I was a greeter, so I was able to hear some of the mall ambiance as people walked by, and heard a little kid yell in a high pitched voice "Mickey". I did not see which child it was, but I was assuming that he/she had gotten a glimpse of the huge smiling Mickey face that is in tile as you enter our store. It is awesome to see kids, big or small, young or old, react when they come into our store. I feel like it is a privilege, and an honor (please dont rip me a new one, PRS) to work for The Walt Disney Company, and get to be part of the magic.

 

[ranidayz]

PRS - and anyone else who has unresolved issues with Disney and needs support or venting which is counterproductive to this particular thread:

There is a Coping and Compassion board on the DIS located at http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=149 which seems a better place to vent these issues and have people sympathize or empathize with you.

Having these feelings is absolutely fine and you should have a place to vent them and get supportive listeners. However, this particular thread seems to have evolved into a thread for those who are overwhelmed and emotional about the loss of their ties to Disney, their CM family and the magic whole of which they have been part.

Counterproductive posts damage the whole and further deepen the scars which are now forming. It's pretty clear that no one is thrilled that Disney has chosen to take away the 'satellite' Disney magic found in these stores. However, knowing the ties that the CMs on this board have stated over and over again and still airing the dirty laundry is - at best - kicking them when they're down.

Many wishes for happiness and good luck in the future.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I worked on Sunday at my store, and there were a few young ones that kept staring at the animations on our ceiling, pointing at them and telling their parents to look too. It gave me a warm feeling in my heart. I was a greeter, so I was able to hear some of the mall ambiance as people walked by, and heard a little kid yell in a high pitched voice "Mickey". I did not see which child it was, but I was assuming that he/she had gotten a glimpse of the huge smiling Mickey face that is in tile as you enter our store. It is awesome to see kids, big or small, young or old, react when they come into our store. I feel like it is a privilege, and an honor (please dont rip me a new one, PRS) to work for The Walt Disney Company, and get to be part of the magic.

You shouldn't have to worry about another poster 'ripping you a new one' over a statement.

What you wrote was wonderful and made me smile. It has been my honor and still is my honor to work for the Walt Disney Company. I'm sure there are many CMs on this board who agree 110% with you.

 

[Mickey&Donald]

Back to the real subject of this thread --

I found out today that my store will be closing June 14th. They're really cutting back quickly -- the remainder will close the 22nd, and the last two (as far as I know) stores will be closing the 28th.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Back to the real subject of this thread --

I found out today that my store will be closing June 14th. They're really cutting back quickly -- the remainder will close the 22nd, and the last two (as far as I know) stores will be closing the 28th.

I'm sorry to hear that. When you say remainder, do you mean the other stores in MD or everywhere? I want to make sure I visit Willow Grove this weekend to visit my CM friends.

Are you still overloaded with Oswald merchandise?

 

[Mickey&Donald]

I'm sorry to hear that. When you say remainder, do you mean the other stores in MD or everywhere? I want to make sure I visit Willow Grove this weekend to visit my CM friends.

Are you still overloaded with Oswald merchandise?

I mean ALL of the closing stores. They will all be gone within 2½ weeks, unless something changes. I would definitely get over to that store soon to visit if I were you -- they could be on the June 14th list too, I don't know. They're closing 20 stores this Saturday, another chunk next Saturday, and the rest (excepting Valley Mall in Hagerstown, MD and Post Street in San Francisco) on the 22nd. Valley and Post St. will remain til the 28th.

And yes, we are swimming in Oswald. Poor Valley Mall.. they're going to be getting everything we don't sell.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I mean ALL of the closing stores. They will all be gone within 2½ weeks, unless something changes. I would definitely get over to that store soon to visit if I were you -- they could be on the June 14th list too, I don't know. They're closing 20 stores this Saturday, another chunk next Saturday, and the rest (excepting Valley Mall in Hagerstown, MD and Post Street in San Francisco) on the 22nd. Valley and Post St. will remain til the 28th.

And yes, we are swimming in Oswald. Poor Valley Mall.. they're going to be getting everything we don't sell.

I feel like calling their store now! I'm on call later so I can always ask when I call into my store.

I know your time is short at your store and I wish I could help change things...I feel sort of guilty because my store is safe. Please know that I'll be thinking about you and your cast over the next 2 weeks.

 

[remain seated please]

PRS - and anyone else who has unresolved issues with Disney and needs support or venting which is counterproductive to this particular thread:

There is a Coping and Compassion board on the DIS located at http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=149 which seems a better place to vent these issues and have people sympathize or empathize with you.

Having these feelings is absolutely fine and you should have a place to vent them and get supportive listeners. However, this particular thread seems to have evolved into a thread for those who are overwhelmed and emotional about the loss of their ties to Disney, their CM family and the magic whole of which they have been part.

Counterproductive posts damage the whole and further deepen the scars which are now forming. It's pretty clear that no one is thrilled that Disney has chosen to take away the 'satellite' Disney magic found in these stores. However, knowing the ties that the CMs on this board have stated over and over again and still airing the dirty laundry is - at best - kicking them when they're down.

Many wishes for happiness and good luck in the future.

Trying to redirect someone to another thread is a bit disrespectful, don't you think? Equally disrespectful is assuming that someone still has unresolved issues with Disney. To date, there are over 360 comments posted on this thread. Mine represent a small handful of them. If you want to talk about namecalling and the like, read over all of the comments directed at me. But don't put me in that category.

You speak of counterproductive posts. My guess is that you believe the post's I have written are just that. If so, you would be wrong. There are plenty of people on this thread who have been more than supportive. I have offered a different view of the situation as it relates to The Disney Store. I'm not asking anybody to agree with me. So why is it so important that people like you judge me and call me bitter, with unresolved issues about Disney.

I can assure you that I have no such issues and I am most certainly NOT bitter. But if you want to continue namecalling, sobeit. It is quite obvious that this thread has been very helpful to those who are upset by the closure of their stores. Regardless of our own opinions about this, there are many Castmembers and Guests who have shared their feelings and been supportive to others. Believe it or not, I have also been thanked publically and privately by a few people as well.

Rainidayz, it sounds like you are the one who is trying to be counterproductive. Perhaps YOU should take your own advice and find another board that is more suitable. I'm sure you can create drama on the Community Board.

 

[ranidayz]

Trying to redirect someone to another thread is a bit disrespectful, don't you think? Equally disrespectful is assuming that someone still has unresolved issues with Disney. To date, there are over 360 comments posted on this thread. Mine represent a small handful of them. If you want to talk about namecalling and the like, read over all of the comments directed at me. But don't put me in that category.

You speak of counterproductive posts. My guess is that you believe the post's I have written are just that. If so, you would be wrong. There are plenty of people on this thread who have been more than supportive. I have offered a different view of the situation as it relates to The Disney Store. I'm not asking anybody to agree with me. So why is it so important that people like you judge me and call me bitter, with unresolved issues about Disney.

I can assure you that I have no such issues and I am most certainly NOT bitter. But if you want to continue namecalling, sobeit. It is quite obvious that this thread has been very helpful to those who are upset by the closure of their stores. Regardless of our own opinions about this, there are many Castmembers and Guests who have shared their feelings and been supportive to others. Believe it or not, I have also been thanked publically and privately by a few people as well.

Rainidayz, it sounds like you are the one who is trying to be counterproductive. Perhaps YOU should take your own advice and find another board that is more suitable. I'm sure you can create drama on the Community Board.

Actually, I wrote my post with kind intentions and words. I did not call anyone a name nor did I call anyone bitter. When you first began posting, I was one who agreed with your philosophies about moving on from jobs. In fact, I thought it was sound advice for a difficult situation.

When this thread became very emotional for the CMs whose stores are closing and your posts became more and more 'intense,' many people wrote noticably strong posts regarding things you'd written. You can write that you don't have unresolved issues with Disney - but if this is so, the writing style in your posts is betraying you.

I didn't post for you to leave or that you were unwanted, I simply posted a thread which may give you what you're looking for. I am not judging you - I don't know you -- I ONLY know what you yourself have posted. You are the only one telling us about yourself.

As I said before - many good wishes for your future.

 

[dis24242]

Well, folks my store in Michigan closes this Saturday. However, I've been asked to interview at TDS some 30 miles to the south. Until I retire from my GM job, I think this might be a good thing. Here's hopin' this ol' dinosaur is one the few who are staying on with TDS. Time will pass quicker 'til WDW.