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Re: Meijer - Shop at your own risk.

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From: Matthew D Lammers
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1993 15:59
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This Meijer thread is very interesting.  Before coming to my senses and
taking a job here at OSU, I once was employed by the Meijer Co. at store
# 58, Sawmill Road.

I must confess that Meijer is the most underhanded and digustingly
sneaky store to work for.  I was employed 10 months before finally
walking in the door, looking about, and leaving...Never to be seen
in that store again.

Meijer 'cops' are rejects that can't find anything better to do for the
$4.95/hr. they 'earn.'  (No joke, $4.95 is accurate.)  Their training
consist of 'brain-washing' and a pledge of loyalty to the store...
They get to watch neat little videos telling them all about Meijer's
history and what a dominant company they are in the market.  They're also
told what 'kind of people' to look for...Now I'm sure this is common to
a lot of training, but the extent at which they are 'taught' is borderline
to biggotry, hate, and sheer stupidity.  While working there, I saw some of
the most ignorant things take place before me...It was incredible!  These
people are soooo stupid!  (All Meijer stores included--not just Cols.)

As for remarks about the scanners.  We did not set up anything to defarud
the customer.  (Which actually surprised me.)  Scanning errors occurred on
such a large basis due to the magnitude of the info. in the scanning
computer.  (over 14,000 items.)  NCR supplied the scanners to the Cols.
stores, and they were clear on describing errors that can result from
a 'brain-dead' cashier...As for the double-scans...I have no idea what's
up with that...As for the conspiracy theory...Well, Meijer does have a legit.
concern here...A LOT OF cashiers were guilty of this act...But the extent
to which this person in the thread was treated was rediculous!!!  (But,
it really doesn't surprise me, again!  Meijer security never tailed the
real thieves...  They choose easier targets.)

There's so much more to tell, but in order not to bore the readers, I'll
end here...But with any requests, I will post more!!!  It's my personal
vendetta against that DAMN STORE!!!  They treat employees so badly...Which,
in turn, creates problems with customers...(But I'm not defending the store,
mind you!)

GOD!  What took me so long to leave that place?  DOWN WITH MEIJER!!!
-- 
  Matthew David Lammers, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH  USA
  For the latest about me, finger: mlammers@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
    Internet address: LAMBCHOP+@osu.edu -OR- mlammers@world.std.com
            "Who, ME?!  Are you calling on me, professor?!"
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