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What you are about to read is my own philosophy and opinion which is legally protected by the United States of America and the Bill of Rights.

They call this "Freedom of Speech".

The purpose of this website is to promote a different point of view when criticism is brought against Wal*Mart. I'm not saying that working at Wal*Mart is a Utopia...it's NOT!

I work there, I should know!

So many people have a variety of reasons they have for disliking this organization.I would like to explore some of them and offer alternate solutions. Here are the top five groups:

1) Unions: They believe they have an inherent right to unionize a workforce simply because there are plenty of employees who suffer infractions and wrongdoing which they believe can only be rectified with a union representative to guide them properly away from this abuse.

In exchange they will only take 10% of your hard earn money every month regardless if any new action is needed in that particular time frame, or location and whether or not they are able to reach the "Union goal"(new policies, hours, pay rate, conditions...etc) the workforce has in mind to change.

2) The other "Big Box" competition: Jealousy amongst the other large retail stores are high and they would like to see Wal*Mart bite the big one. But they forget, if they had minded the store the way they should have done from the start, they would not be cutting back and in some cases filing bankruptcy.

Stupid decisions like expanding too fast without looking to see how this move could hurt them in a down economy or even questioning if a decision of this type is based on need or ego!

3) Small Business Owners: This particular groups gripe is that a large retail will move in and take away business. Not so! As big as Wal*Mart is they have one problem they can't really address effectively, speed and change! Excuse me but I heard what you said, but listen, Wal*Mart is not that speedy and innovative as you think. All you have to do is out-fox the hound. Which is very simple! More about that later!

4) Politicos: These elected officials dance on a very fine tight-rope of popular opinion. They are more than willing to have Wal*Mart come in and in some cases as there next door neighbor. They welcome the retailer and are ready for the influx of money and perks they can gain by supporting a Wal*Mart to be built in there hamlets.

5) Disgruntled Employees: You will find complainers in ANY workforce. Many of these have axes to grind, motivated by either fear, jealousy or pride.

Here are, I believe, the solutions these groups seek to reach their goals!

1) For Unions: How to get more members. Throw your "old union tricks and gimmicks" away. It won't work in this day and age because they appear as terrorists methods. Your way to convince Wal*Mart employees is through the very core of what Sam Walton was about.

All you have to do is expose the hypocrisy of the present management team at a particularly badly-managed store. Then you have to out-Sam, Sam Walton. Show and become the voice of Sam Walton and explain that through the unions guidance, Sam's true vision of Wal*Mart can be resurrected and then some.

You see that is the message at the core of what most Wal*Mart employees complaints are about...not the abuses! The abuses are simply a by-product due to neglect by management.

2) Big-Box Competitors: Bringing Wal*Mart to there knees. I suggest you keep your eyes on the weeds growing in your own backyards! Has not the thought of killing, rather than trimming weeds, come to mind?! Focus your energies on following Wal*Mart's very own recipe for success to the letter.

3) For small business owners: Fighting off Wal*Mart's predatory pricing. Create Co-op's which brings into play the services and needs of many business players when dealing with a customer. There is strength in numbers and you will find the immense flow of ideas this approach can bring to you financially & personally.

Never refer to Wal*Mart as the enemy, only as an outsider. Anti-local. Anti-township. Hang signs at your window & inside the store as BIG as you can, proclaiming the obvious:

"The merchandise sold here is made to last and of course you get the quality here you paid for. Do not confuse us with sellers of cheaply made "widgets" (replace "widget" with the items you sell that Wal*Mart does not touch or sell, etc...). Items sold at Big-box retail stores are not always manufactured well".

Tell your customers that,"Contractors and sellers of goods who are forced to deal with established larger department store "reduction of price" demands, are constantly looking for ways to manufacture their goods in the cheapest way possible by cutting corners. These methods of production are found to be clearly un-safe, anti-humanitarian and anti-American".

"So buy from us with confidence!" Get blue smocks on your employees and print on the back "Buy with Confidence. Buy American" Hang banners on the ceiling proclaiming your business name and the slogan mentioned above.

List the other members of your Co-op under the title: Buy with Confidence! Our local business partners are: (list local business names and manufacturers). Underneath this, print in bold, italic type: Buy American! Print, in the weekly paper, your co-op's weekly special offers with each member creating there own unique sales and deals. Always mentioning the other member's names and locations. Big type: Buy Local, Buy American!

Install a P.A. system announcing your sale items and the other co-ops members items. Always ending your announcement with "Thank you for shopping with us and "Buy with Confidence! Buy American!"

Clean and re-paint your fixtures and store. Do whatever it takes to make your place of business look great and help the other co-ops with there appearance and make-over.

Carry niche items and be ready to replace those items that do not sell well. Attend expos and conventions for new items. Introduce new innovative items to your store on consignment. Always give your customers, a reason to "buy".

4) Politicos: Have politicians agree with your stance in keeping away a Big-box invasion. You may not want a Wal*Mart, But, your neighbors may disagree with you. Battling city hall has not always been a wise thing to do. For the most part I would like to believe that most politicians saw the movie "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" with Jimmy Stewart and were moved enough to want positive change for there constituency and so they run for office with the best of intentions.

Unfortunately, I also saw the movie "Harvey the Rabbit" with this same actor and turns out politicians prefer the latter arena better. So, I'm afraid, in this scenario, it's the one(s) with the most influence over the locals and the deepest pockets who will win.

That is all I have to say about that!

5) Disgruntled Employees: Teaching management a lesson they will never forget! After observing others associates entanglements with management and the outcomes, here is what I believe the answer to there complaints...Plain and simple.
Find another job!

You may think this is harsh especially to those who don't have other option where they live, but, remember this, NOBODY put a gun to your head and forced you to fill out a job application to work at a Wal*Mart store, Correct?!

My suggestion to these folks is either, go back to school and get an education. Find a career you would enjoy and get that diploma.

Start a small business centered around a service you can run like massage, bartending or selling the things Wal*Mart does NOT offer like preparing exotic foods for take-out at neighborhood restaurants, original crafts, T-shirt designs, paintings and hand-made items.

Take what you produce and sell to small stores directly or on consignment.You can even approach Wal*Mart buyers in your area and inquire about selling your stuff there. Swap meets and craft fairs are another option including weekly yard sales from your own home!

Use your creative mind to fill a niche market that hasn't been touched like re-striping the addresses along the roadside curb. Recycle paper, aluminum, iron, copper and junk pick-up and removal. Cutting lawns and gardening for busy people who don't have the time to do it for themselves, Power washing sidewalks, washing and detailing automobiles, teaching at a recreation center or home and charging these students for instruction, babysitting, delivering things for small businesses and restaurants on-call.

Host parties selling Avon, Mary-Kay or any catalog items you can find on the internet from sexy boutique to wines and unusual accessories. The more exotic the better!

Just use your God-given imagination and you will succeed and say good bye to Wal*Mart forever!

...and finally! (My Prediction as Written on June 15, 2002)
Of course, my personal opinion is that if Wal*Mart continues along there present path, they will be toppled within the next five years, seven years at the outset.

By guess who...their very own associates!

Yup...I believe they will implode! There are abuses Wal*Mart is guilty of and is just throwing money at the problem thinking it will go away.

Some people would be shocked at my statement and ask me, "Aren't you afraid Wal*Mart will fire you for what you are saying"?! My answer is "Of course not".

And do you know, Why? Because I base my thoughts on two very good reasons:

1) The Bible says it clearly "Pride comes before the fall".

2) Actor Michael Anthony Hall portraying Microsoft Magnate, Bill Gates,
in the movie "Pirates of Silicone Valley" says it best,
"Success is a menace, ...it convinces smart people into thinking they "can't lose".

Look out below!!! Crash!!! You say you don't believe me? It doesn't matter if you do or not.

Like I said in the beginning, they call this "Freedom of Speech".

Exercise...your rights!

Thank you.

(BTW...I was fired from Wal*Mart today (12/8/2004) because of my views. 

But...with the Lord God by your side anything is possible. You'll see! )

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