The culture has changed at some of these companies and not for the best. At 17 he’s limited in his opportunities. And for older workers supplimenting retirement, it may be the best they can do.
“At 17 he’s limited in his opportunities. And for older workers supplimenting retirement, it may be the best they can do.”
True enough. One takes the opportunities they have to get to the next opportunity. At 19, with a history of steady employment at Walmart, he would be in a better position for the next job, especially when competing another 19 year old with no work history.
Nonetheless, common sense used to be - don;t bite the hand that feeds you, ...even if it isn’t the best meal. Common sense also meant - don’t burn your bridges, ...people will smell the stench when you are forced to swim back to the other side, unless you drown first.