browniehound
Well-Known Member
All the years when turkeys were given out, lots of folks complained about "the cheap-ass company" and "big deal, a turkey".
Now you act like the turkey was made of solid gold. My gosh, turkeys are cheap this time of year and sometimes free with a regular grocery purchase. You'll get a much better feeling donating something you bought yourself.
It's not personal, it's just business.
Moreluck,
I like this post. While I'm not the one to thumb my nose at free food, I thought maybe the company could have gave a bit more to its hourlies at year's end.
I say this because I've worked at a small bank (two branches) and recieved a bonus quarterly and double the amount in the 4th quarter. My girlfriend works for an outfit of 6-8 employees and she just recieved a $2200+ check for Christmas.
I don't have a problem with this as long as we come out strong and lean when the economy recovers. I want a job for the next 2 decades more than I want a turkey or money bonus every December.
Also, Its not like UPS operates in the red. We are profitable quarter after quarter, year after year. I just want a turkey again(lol). $100 would be better still!
I understand the competition has a labor cost advantage and our profit has shrunk significantly the past 8 quarters. I'm hoping this is due to the economy and not a flaw in our business plan.
I know its cliche', but we really don't know what we have until its gone...