OT Xmas shopping

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Sears - Christmas shopping this year.

I know I needed this reminder, since Sears isn't always my first choice.
It's amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and Sears hasn't
withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at
Sears this year?

How does Sears treat its employees who are called up
for military duty? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and
available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose
benefits as a result of being called up for active duty.

Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all
benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up
reservist employees for up to two years.

I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be
recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears at least
once, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the
company gets the positive reinforcement & feedback it well
deserves.

Pass it on.

 
Good post: didn't know that, and will keep it in mind. Thanks.

 "Vito"  wrote in message

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Sears - Christmas shopping this year.

I know I needed this reminder, since Sears isn't always my first choice.
It's amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and Sears hasn't
withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at
Sears this year?

How does Sears treat its employees who are called up
for military duty? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and
available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose
benefits as a result of being called up for active duty.

Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all
benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up
reservist employees for up to two years.

I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be
recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears at least
once, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the
company gets the positive reinforcement & feedback it well
deserves.

Pass it on.

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That's nice.

Now if they would honor the warranty on my $9,000 central air unit, I would
shop there.

Instead, I end up paying on average about $600 every two years, starting two
years after I bought it.  Their corporate office folks said that yes, these
repairs are covered by the warranty, but they won't pay.

Oh, and if you do end up with their repair service, it'll be about 4 weeks
between calling them and having heat/air conditioning.

Fun Fact: Having to run to Target and buy a bunch of little $10 heaters two
years after spending $9k on a big heater feels absolutely stupid.

They also don't fix yard equipment, but they'll happily take it for a few
weeks and charge you for it.

So feel free to work there, but I suggest you spend your money elsewhere.

CS

 

My rule to live by has been "If it has a motor on it, don't buy from
Sears"

Just a general rule.