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Sodomy_Clown t1_j1bq4vi wrote

If only we had a way to compensate them?!

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CaptnProlapse t1_j1c3qiw wrote

Sure, they get paid. But they're so missing Christmas.

You know a lot of these people get stuck with these shifts.

My boy Nick worked for Public Works for a long time.
He didn't have family, so he took these shifts because he could help. He also took coffees and donuts to he dudes who were stuck missing their families.

Maybe think past the dollar signs and think about the dad or mom who can't see their kid opening three presents they worked hard to pay for.

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AttackonRetail t1_j1c5j2g wrote

I hear you, but there are a lot of folks who have to work. I'd rather go out of my way to show appreciation to someone underpaid stuck in a job (not career) to pay the bills.

I'm not saying we shouldn't care any less for utility/emergency workers/etc. Just pointing out where I like to focus my attention... on Retail workers, customer service gigs etc. To each their own.

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CaptnProlapse t1_j1c69cj wrote

They get stuck working these shifts. What part of that don't you understand?

You wanna honor people who have to work, give your Dunkin worker 100 bucks when you get your iced extra extra Christmas day.

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AttackonRetail t1_j1c7ug9 wrote

Pretty sure I articulated my point. There is a big difference between entry-level 60k (before OT) utility workers and someone making minimum server wage in RI (remember that's still 4 bucks per hour).

Like I said, I'm less inclined to feel bad for that particular group of workers. That doesn't mean I don't feel bad. I could just as easily call YOU or OP out and ask why you didn't mention retail workers in your defensive rant. What makes these people better than everyone else?

But I didn't.

I work the holiday. Sure, I'd love to be home, but my family adjusted a long time ago. Also, I don't frequent retail on holidays to spoil their bottom line.

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MargaretDumont t1_j1cenky wrote

One of the things that keeps everybody down is making a lot out of the relatively small differences between working class people instead of focusing on the fact that they're all getting shit on together. Fighting over the crumbs while the rich are running away with the entire fucking cake.

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