Handbag Lady
Disneyland Bride 2000
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Well instead of having a wonderful FAMILY day on Thanksgiving, my son will be having Thanksgiving dinner with his employer and his co-workers Walmart!!!
Is it just me or is this the final nail in the coffin of family time? Really Walmart??? Providing a Thanksgiving dinner to its employees. How wonderful of you! After all, his family couldnt possibly provide a dinner for him to enjoy with his loved ones. Instead, he now gets to spend time with strangers and acquantinces.
Is it remotely possible for the American public to not shop for a day? Does family mean less than the almightly dollar? I really believe that this society needs to take a look at their priorities. And, if the polls are true, then 80% of this country does not support these businesses imposing on their holiday!!
Vent over. Thanks for listening - Ugh!!
I agree with you and I think it is shameful. Only essential workers need to be at work on Thanksgiving. I don't NEED to shop.
The only way we can voice our opinion is through our dollars and availability. Workers need to take a stand and either not apply for work that day, call out sick, or not take a job that insists upon working this holiday. Customers need to not buy things either in person on on the internet. I understand the need for employment but I'm also of the mindset that if I am lucky to have a job, they are lucky to have me in their employ.
I'm "voting" with my opinion this year. I am a HEAVY HEAVY Black Friday shopper and I refuse to spend any money on Thanksgiving. I LIKE shopping at 4 in the morning on Black Friday. We need to move the Friday back into Black Friday.