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I agree that both the article and the comments section gives very unsatisfactory answers. “They want good truckers.” Sure, but not good cashiers? Why does Walm
by wodenokoto 3y ago
I agree that both the article and the comments section gives very unsatisfactory answers.
“They want good truckers.” Sure, but not good cashiers? Why does Walmart want good truckers and Target doesn’t?
- TylerE 3y agoWalmart has a lot of SKUs made just for them - and that's not even getting into the house brands. I bet their logistics works quite a bit differently than the average retailer. Cashiers are easily replaced, and don't have to pass DOT drug tests or maintain licensure - a CDL is a big deal, and even minor traffic violations including while driving a personal vehicle off the clock can impact it.
- TylerE 3y agoYou can actually see something similar in the pharmacy market. Pharmacy techs are both very in demand and ironically also often leaving the profession, because many are just tired of the every increasing workloads (perennially short staffed...) and deteriorating conditions.
- snapetom 3y agoBecause the skillset required to being a good truck driver are astronomically higher than being a good cashier.
- HPsquared 3y agoA trucker can make much bigger mistakes than a cashier.
- savanaly 3y agoIs that not true at other companies as well?