The man being forced to get the rest of his income from the government has many more problems than working at Walmart. Walmart is not meant to be a career. It is a temporary stopping point, either as beginning job or to help until someone can get on their feet with a better job. And, my son is making more working at Walmart than I did 10 years ago as a single mom supporting two kids. I could do it, so this theoretical man can do it.
“either as beginning job or to help until someone can get on their feet with a better job.”
And these days, where would that hypothetical better job be?
Is the value of the money you were making per hour back then the same as the value of the money your son is making???
But don't kid yourself...Your son's job may not turn out to be a temporary stopping point...Ask him to check with other employees to see if there are any college grads doing the same as he's doing, for the same money...
The jobs are leaving by the millions...There may not be anything soon, beyond a Wal-Mart job...
ICBI: “Walmart is not meant to be a career.”
Not for some, but I’m sure Wal-Mart has a management path for those who want to make it a career. I had a friend who started as a 7-11 clerk. He only had a high school education, but through hard work, he ended up managing four stores and making more than many of the college educated folks I know. Granted. That’s anecdotal evidence, but I’m told it’s easy to move up in most companies. Show up to work on time, be willing to sacrifice from time to time when your employer asks for extra effort, and try to improve your value by learning new skills. That’s still a recipe for success, even in Wal-Mart.