tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post1787305080731410037..comments2023-10-28T08:02:44.565-05:00Comments on illusory tenant: Baked oatmeal goes on sick leaveillusory tenanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08524761974822871419noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-69096894995520967152009-01-15T00:15:00.000-06:002009-01-15T00:15:00.000-06:00Minimum-wage earners cannot afford to take days of...Minimum-wage earners cannot afford to take days off when they are sick. Observe during your next visit to a Wal-Mart, Heinemann's, George Webb, Target or Home Depot: How long does it take to get your changed coughed on? <BR/><BR/>Or take your own unofficial survey--maybe you know someone who works at one of those places--ask them if they call in sick when they really are. <BR/><BR/>Consider the Ick Factor of eating in a restaurant that is cleaned by, and where your food is cooked by and served by people who don't take a day or two off when they aren't well. . . <BR/>Enjoy your meal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-4524101217499073332009-01-09T06:22:00.000-06:002009-01-09T06:22:00.000-06:00I have heard the argument on several blogs that X ...I have heard the argument on several blogs that X business could not be closing because of the ordinance because it has not taken effect yet. I do not believe this is a valid argument. Businesses make decisions based not only on what is currently happening, but what they expect to occur over the next year (or longer). <BR/><BR/>As an example, assume I owned a small busines with a few employees and I was marginally successful, making what I consdered a decent wage (use $80K as an example). I might look at the ordinance and feel that it is going to cause additional work on my part to track and implement this. When I prepare my budget for next year I might also feel that these provisions are likely to decrease my take home pay (say to $60K). <BR/><BR/>At this point an owner might feel that he/she could easily get a job paying an equivalent wage and do away with all of the extra work, liability, and headaches associated with running a small business. Therefore, I close the business. The new ordinance is not the only reason, but it is a factor. <BR/><BR/>I am not sure what the exact situation is with this business, or if the new ordinance played any significant factor. However, I do not believe anyone writing on commenting on this blog really knows either. Clearly the owner considered it some factor. Regardless, it will definitely factor into the decisoins of many businesses as they struggle to make ends meet in this economy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-6812087950549125302009-01-09T05:18:00.000-06:002009-01-09T05:18:00.000-06:00The people that voted for that referendum have nev...<I>The people that voted for that referendum have never owned or operated a business. <BR/>______<BR/><BR/>You make a better case than does P-Mac.</I><BR/><BR/>LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-1980038185706744432009-01-08T20:43:00.000-06:002009-01-08T20:43:00.000-06:00Right, the baked oatmeal ... and the duck.Right, the baked oatmeal ... and the duck.illusory tenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524761974822871419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-38631896892140452042009-01-08T20:30:00.000-06:002009-01-08T20:30:00.000-06:00That allegation by the owners should be used to de...That allegation by the owners should be used to define the word "canard". The bulk of the JS article detailed the steady slide of their business (predating the referendum) and the various factors that were responsible (higher costs, aging demographics, etc.).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-65255875655722663682009-01-08T18:55:00.000-06:002009-01-08T18:55:00.000-06:00Where is WMC when you need 'em, right Tony?Where is WMC when you need 'em, right Tony?Other Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475658453374184885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-41579888245249972282009-01-08T15:15:00.000-06:002009-01-08T15:15:00.000-06:00You make a better case than does P-Mac.You make a better case than does P-Mac.illusory tenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524761974822871419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-89503582578291123982009-01-08T13:55:00.000-06:002009-01-08T13:55:00.000-06:00The people that voted for that referendum have nev...The people that voted for that referendum have never owned or operated a business. Painfully obvious. That is an "I'm gonna get me some" type of mentality and it's pure entitlement. There are only 3, count 'em, THREE cities in the entire U.S. that have that stupid policy.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, 70% voted for it. But, if you do the math, just think for a minute about how many business owners there are versus employees. Even if there were only two employees at each and every business in Milwaukee, the odds are 2:1 against the business owner. Of course the fox wants to watch the henhouse! Of course they want nine sick days. Why not 15 or 20 for that matter? Go for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-71118794834136249812009-01-08T11:51:00.000-06:002009-01-08T11:51:00.000-06:00Let's not forget their food and service sucked. A...Let's not forget their food and service sucked. And, their clientele, mostly elderly, is probably dying off.Other Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475658453374184885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506514005426983269.post-78954854837861451972009-01-08T11:11:00.000-06:002009-01-08T11:11:00.000-06:00Let's also not forget, that two out of the three H...Let's also not forget, that two out of the three Heinemann's were not in Milwaukee.krshorewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00417863312104824551noreply@blogger.com