Well I work for Walmart and this seems to be the case.
The Insane sales that now start at 10PM Thanksgiving night has pretty much ruined the Holiday.
We used to be able to work a half shift then go home to be with our families.
Now if your a 24 hour store it's your regular 8hr shift.
yes our overnight crews will be absolutely exhausted all in the name of the almighty retail dollar.
5AM id early enough. the average consumer is really tapped out and I just do not see holiday sales being that great.
Thanks for the real life details. I also think your observation here is important:
the average consumer is really tapped out and I just do not see holiday sales being that great ...The fall in real wages is significant, and is increasing with inflation. It is a problem for the whole economy, and blaming those who don't earn high wages does not help.