Amazon excepting SNAP???

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I had a feeling it was too technical. One no paper or phone is allowed on the floor so you can't​ write anything down. You have to multitask like five different programs none labeled as what they are and they use a search engine of all things to find what the customer is asking for. So you need a very good memory and be able to do this why talking to your customer on the other end not to cancel their service. Calls can't be more than 14 minutes.

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Never mind my job suggestion. It is almost as complicated if not more so in some areas.

[barryem]

Not too long ago I watched a Youtube interview with Elon Musk discussing the future of work in light of the new AI's expected ability to do a lot of jobs now done by fairly skilled people. His point was that jobs in the future are going to become scarcer and that we need to start changing the way we think about the necessity of everyone working.

I just did a search for this and I found a short version of the talk I watched. Here's a link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJgtRBkFnfw

He suggests we start thinking about a universal basic income for everyone.

Here's an interview with then President Obama on a similar topic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgL32wtgeXQ

I wonder how much this kind of thinking went into what Amazon is doing.

Barry

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Fbone

I hope your husband finds something soon. Although, I thought he was working as a social worker?

Thanks. That was last summer. They decided to merge two detention centers together due to budget. All new hires were let go to make room for older staff coming from the smaller center.

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[sun surfer]

Originally Posted by issybird

It's dreadful. Don't bother.

Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately with shows (well, at least dramas) it's similar to how I am with books - once I start I feel like I have to finish them up if I can. It might take me a really long time to get around to it but I usually do. I give myself a little more leeway with a show than a book but if it's not something that goes on forever and I make it through more than one series/season then that's about the point the 'have to finish' kicks in. It's one reason I can be so picky about watching any, heh. But anyway I have liked the rest of Downton Abbey so I hope last series isn't too terrible.

[GA Russell]

1) I know many folks on Social Security who receive a small amount of SNAP money each month - about $15. Typically they save it up, and then buy themselves a nice meal.

2) The price of Prime is $99 per year. $10.99 per month equals $131.88 per year. $5.99 per month equals $71.88.

So the SNAP receivers save $27.12 per year - not half price.

3) I wonder if there are legal repercussions to charging some Americans a different price than others. I imagine one day someone will sue about this.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by GA Russell

3) I wonder if there are legal repercussions to charging some Americans a different price than others. I imagine one day someone will sue about this.

I don't think so. After all, there are lots of businesses that give 10% discounts to active duty military. Plus, AARP members, children, students, and senior citizens frequently get discounts too.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I don't think so. After all, there are lots of businesses that give 10% discounts to active duty military. Plus, AARP members, children, students, and senior citizens frequently get discounts too.

My mom can get 3 out of 4 of those discounts on the plus ones.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by GA Russell

1) I know many folks on Social Security who receive a small amount of SNAP money each month - about $15. Typically they save it up, and then buy themselves a nice meal.

Just $15? Why such a small amount?

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Just $15? Why such a small amount?

My guess would be because their house is paid for.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

My mom can get 3 out of 4 of those discounts on the plus ones.

My grocery store gives a 10% discount to senior citizens and military personnel one day a month (separate days). Unfortunately, the restrictions on eligible items are so severe that it's not worth it. I tried it twice on purchases over $50 and received less than $1 discount both times. It happens on a Tuesday and that's not my normal shopping day, so I've totally given up on this faux discount.

[GA Russell]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Just $15? Why such a small amount?

I don't know, and I think they don't either!

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

My grocery store gives a 10% discount to senior citizens and military personnel one day a month (separate days). Unfortunately, the restrictions on eligible items are so severe that it's not worth it. I tried it twice on purchases over $50 and received less than $1 discount both times. It happens on a Tuesday and that's not my normal shopping day, so I've totally given up on this faux discount.

Now the one place we do like the 60+ discount is Golden Corral. From 2-4, it is 8.83 for all you can eat. Since you pay first, if you get there right before 4, you get their dinner buffet for that price. Arrive 10 minutes early to avoid the rush.

[library addict]

Originally Posted by sun surfer

Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately with shows (well, at least dramas) it's similar to how I am with books - once I start I feel like I have to finish them up if I can. It might take me a really long time to get around to it but I usually do. I give myself a little more leeway with a show than a book but if it's not something that goes on forever and I make it through more than one series/season then that's about the point the 'have to finish' kicks in. It's one reason I can be so picky about watching any, heh. But anyway I have liked the rest of Downton Abbey so I hope last series isn't too terrible.

There were a few storylines I really didn't like, but overall I enjoyed the final season. And there were some stand-out scenes.

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Prime doesn't limit one to watching TV or movies only on their phone, tablet, or laptop.

I know, but Netflix is so jumpy on my TV that I can't imagine Amazon streaming services being better. Actually, it's not much better on my laptop or tablet, but with the smaller screen size it's not quite as noticeable.

[Barbara1955]

$15 is correct Even if you Rent! When I was getting SNAP by myself it was only $10 ugh.

[Fiat_Lux]

Originally Posted by GA Russell

I wonder if there are legal repercussions to charging some Americans a different price than others. I imagine one day someone will sue about this.

In the United States, so long as all members of the same class are charged the same, there are no legal repercussions.

EG: A store advertising a "Military Discount", with the condition being that one had to show military ID, then there are no legal issues. Declining a "Military Discount" to a member of a foreign military who presents their foreign military ID, you'll have a problem, because the advertising neither states "United States Military Only", nor disclaims military of other countries.

I am not a lawyer. This is not legal advice.