madnmas Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I read this sign yesterday when going out for groceries. The reasoning posted is that more and more people are buying gift cards. I did layway one year only to be told everything could not be found. I had to go back out on the floor and look for it all myself...which was quicker in the long run. This particular Wal-Mart is allowing people to do layaway until November....but everything has to be out by then. Gee, I wonder what the ONE layaway person will be doing that is never behind the counter anyway(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogic Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 The layaway is just one of many changes going into effect over the next few months. here's a short list... -increase of amount of raise for 'exceeds expectations' in yearly employee evaluations (from $.55 to $.60 -- still a crappy raise). -wage caps -elimination of merit raises -elimination of assistant manager positions in specialty devisions (tire lube, photo, vision, etc.) and reduction of assistants in grocery area -dress code change to blue polo shirts and beige kahki pants (as seen in the new WalMart/Verizon Wireless commercial) -introduction of a very strict attendance policy The wage cap and merit raise thing is *intended* to encourage people to apply for higher paying job codes and management positions. What's it's really doing is pissing off everyone, because essentially anyone that's been with the company for about 10 years is inelligable to receive a raise on their yearly evaluation. Summary: a way to eliminate all the "overpaid" employees by having them resign due to dissatisfaction with the company. One of the Walton brats visited my store on Saturday to get opinions from employees and have a meeting with all the managers. I sure hope he got the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2beurwifey Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 FAMILY AND FRIENDS,HERE IS A CHANCE FOR ALL OF US TO MAKE A CHANGE, I KNOW YOU MAY HAVE HEARD THAT WAL-MART IS PLANNING TO GET RID OF THE LAY-A-WAY PROGRAM, SOME OF US MAY HAVE USED IT SOME MAY NOT, SOME MAY KNOW SOME ONE WHO HAS, THEREFORE WE MUST ALL TAKE THE TIME TO CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND SIGN THE PETITION TO KEEP THE LAY-A-WAY PROGRAM GOING IN ALL WAL-MART STORES. EVEN IF YOU MAY NOT FEEL THE NEED TO PETITION BECAUSE YOU MAY NOT HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF "LAY-A-WAY" BUT REMEMBER HOW HARD IT WAS FOR OUR PARENTS TO PROVIDE US WITH NICE CLOTHING AND TOYS WITHOUT SUCH "LAY-A-WAY"!!! JUST DO IT BECAUSE SOMEONE MAY "REALLY" NEED TO HAVE THE AVAILABILITY OR OPTION. MOST THAT SHOP AT WALMART AND USE THIS PROGRAM DON'T HAVE COMPUTERS TO DO THIS, SO IT US TO US TO STAND FOR THEM. http://www.petitiononline.com/layaways/petition.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 39981 Total Signatures to date .. wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_mckenna Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Wow when I signed it way back when there were only a few thousand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayhaysay Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 40,075 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish1298 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 40,117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm40 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm40 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 40198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guilliam Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I signed .....#40291 I don't really use it but who knows? Maybe I will need it someday! And I want them to keep it for the middle and low income people who REALLY need it to get CHristmas for their kids!! I hope if they do away with it that it KILLS their Holiday sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I signed it even though I don't use layaway. You never know when you might need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccarson1972 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I signed this awhile back. I'm glad to see that alot of people feel the same as all of us and hopefully something will be done to keep layaway at Walmart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckemp7 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckemp7 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 walmart is pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelricky Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 :confused: I THINK THIS IS A REALLY BAD BUSINESS . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelricky Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 499917 I Signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckemp7 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 personally i think all the stores are getting rid of layaway is because they can now offer their own store credit card, and they would much rather do that to make more more on the interest people have to pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckemp7 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 signed#54412 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandaJo111 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 This really angers me. I use Lay-A-Way every year. I have two kids and a husband that will find anything I buy. This is my hiding place! I can also pay a little here and there so hubby has no clue if I got him something or not until he opens up Christmas morning. :) I signed the petition as well. There are 63392 Total Signatures so far. But I went one step further. You can email your feedback about Lay-A-Way being discontinued directly to Wal-Mart. Here is the link http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=383&noSurvey=yes When you get on there, just select your local store so they can tell where you are at, and then it will let you fill out a feedback/suggestions form. Let's all get on the bandwagon here and flood them with our thoughts. Thanks everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kboyts Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotinkandy1 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Signed # 65197.....Hope it helps! I do not use if often, However I would like it there if needed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickied527 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I am so pissed. I was counting on layaway this year due to just moving and lack of funds. I guess I will be at Kmart this year. I really think this is a BAD move on walmart's part. I think they will see this in the long run.ICAM! I bet it will be back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickied527 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I signed as well. peeves me to say the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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