Interesting piece on today's Sunday New York Times opinion page about the generation gap in America when it comes to voting: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/24/opinion/sunday/the-generation-gap-is-back.html
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| Photo inside Apple store: Justin Lane |
And another interesting piece in today's NYT about poorly paid Apple store workers who are "long on loyalty but short on pay" and the cult(ish) sounding indoctrination of Apple workers....is it just me or does this sound exceedingly creepy (see paragraph below)? http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/24/business/apple-store-workers-loyal-but-short-on-pay.html?pagewanted=all
"One manager said it was common for people offered jobs to burst into tears. But if the newly hired arrive as devotees, Apple's training course, which can range from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the job and locale, turns them into disciples. Training commences with what is known as a "warm welcome." As new employees enter the room, Apple managers and trainers give them a standing ovation. The clapping often bewilders the trainees, at least at first, but when the applause goes on for several lengthy minutes they eventually join in. "My hands would sting from all the clapping," says Michael Dow, who trained Apple employees for years in Providence, R.I."
"One manager said it was common for people offered jobs to burst into tears. But if the newly hired arrive as devotees, Apple's training course, which can range from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the job and locale, turns them into disciples. Training commences with what is known as a "warm welcome." As new employees enter the room, Apple managers and trainers give them a standing ovation. The clapping often bewilders the trainees, at least at first, but when the applause goes on for several lengthy minutes they eventually join in. "My hands would sting from all the clapping," says Michael Dow, who trained Apple employees for years in Providence, R.I."
"Last year, during his best three-month stretch, Jordan Golson sold about $750,000 worth of computers and gadgets at the Apple Store in Salem, N.H. It was a performance that might have called for a bottle of Champagne — if that were a luxury Mr. Golson could have afforded." [New York Times]
“I
was earning $11.25 an hour,” he said. “Part of me was thinking, ‘This
is great. I’m an Apple fan, the store is doing really well.’ But when
you look at the amount of money the company is making and then you look
at your paycheck, it’s kind of tough.”
Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year that Apple Inc. "gave Chief Executive Tim Cook compensation
worth nearly $378 million last year"...
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