Originally Posted by
kymbakitty
Dingo...my blurb about us taking a $600 net hit every month was merely to point out that everyone is taking a hit in this economy, that's all.
I am not in the least embarassed or feel shameful of my reply. And, for those that responded as well, seems like I'm in good company.
I just think in these times, it is absolutely ridiculous to want to take your business elsewhere because a hotel no longer puts a newspaper on your front door. Someone needs a reality check.
I did have a chuckle from the fellow that said the daily newspaper at the front door is more of a nuisance than perk. I have the same feeling every day as I roll over the paper with my computer bag, bend down, grab the paper and toss it into the room.
My husband absolutely loves reading the paper. So I know there are many people that enjoy reading a real hard-copy newspaper. I'm just saying that there are cutbacks that we all have to deal with and to put this in perspective.
I stand by my post and feel no different today. I would admit it, without a problem, if I thought I responded too harshly, I have no problem with that, but in this case, sorry....I still feel the same.
Dawn
So you don't deem your words offensive? That's just insane. That's not the world we live in today. Only the person on the receiving end of the words gets to determine offense and how much their feelings are hurt. Certainly they teach that in the government don't they? It's called politcal correctness, so your opinion of your words isn't relevant. They were intolerant.
I don't agree with your sentiment that the economy sucks we must all suffer. I'm tired of that tripe b.s. line from people and it rings hollow here at least to me. I will continue to expect the same service that I have come to know and vote with my dollars and feet. So please don't give me this 'you must lower your expectations because the economy sucks' routine. If I were running a business, and I do, I would think just the opposite: how can I delight my customers to help them realize how much I appreciate their business.
I know that there are no customers for government EE's so that may be a foreign concept.
At any rate, and I don't mean this personally, I don't mind hearing that government EE's are taking pay cuts.