Those employees will just go out and get another job. This is America. There are still plenty of jobs to be found (although I don't know how well they pay). They can become Apple Geniuses or concierges. Plenty of Apple stores opening up.
It is not bull#%$*. Creative destruction is a part of the economy. If CompUSA is going under it is because it was doing poorly, and other stores were doing better. Other stores will pick up the slack, or new stores will open up that will drive growth and ultimately create more employment opportunities.
Thats sounds good in theory but in the meantime while those other stores are opening those employees stand a good chance of going bankrupt while waiting for the new growth you talk about.
Phreak said "especially the ones with a mortgage / rent & children."
Why are they more deserving of your sympathy?
They made their choices, just like everyone else.
Should people with kids be given preference when hiring? Maybe the govt should pass a law requiring this? Maybe if you have illegitimate kids, you go to the top of the list?
Please remember the familys involved. These employees are good people and hard workers. Some of you dont seem to realize a sudden move like this could bankrupt them and there familys. My family is right in the middle of this mess, my husband has worked for the company for many years. We have 2 very small children and should not have to worry about this during this special time of year.
Instead of making smart a** comments why dont you think about the fact that Santa may not be able to visit alot of innocent children whole parents are involved.
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not surprising
Never cared much for the stores.
However, I do feel bad for all those employees who are about to lose their jobs...especially the ones with a mortgage / rent & children.
Those employees will just go out and get another job. This is America. There are still plenty of jobs to be found (although I don't know how well they pay). They can become Apple Geniuses or concierges. Plenty of Apple stores opening up.
Not a good sign when the PR folks don't call back to deny a rumor of total closure.
See you CU.
@ Constable Odo:
damn, that's utter bullshit! how old are you? 12???
compUSSR has finally fallen...those commie bastards got coming to them!
@blackster
It is not bull#%$*. Creative destruction is a part of the economy. If CompUSA is going under it is because it was doing poorly, and other stores were doing better. Other stores will pick up the slack, or new stores will open up that will drive growth and ultimately create more employment opportunities.
@Mickey
Thats sounds good in theory but in the meantime while those other stores are opening those employees stand a good chance of going bankrupt while waiting for the new growth you talk about.
Phreak said "especially the ones with a mortgage / rent & children."
Why are they more deserving of your sympathy?
They made their choices, just like everyone else.
Should people with kids be given preference when hiring? Maybe the govt should pass a law requiring this? Maybe if you have illegitimate kids, you go to the top of the list?
Please remember the familys involved. These employees are good people and hard workers. Some of you dont seem to realize a sudden move like this could bankrupt them and there familys. My family is right in the middle of this mess, my husband has worked for the company for many years. We have 2 very small children and should not have to worry about this during this special time of year.
Instead of making smart a** comments why dont you think about the fact that Santa may not be able to visit alot of innocent children whole parents are involved.