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In reply to the discussion: Am I being paranoid? [View all]

woodsprite

(12,388 posts)
4. They may not have been disappeared, but may be afraid to show up for work.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 12:25 PM
Apr 1

My daughter has noticed that. She works sales for a paint/DIY store. Most of their contractors either are or have Hispanic workers. They usually are in/out of the store all day, every day, buying all sorts of supplies. Our daughter said that their sales numbers have been way down because lately they just aren't showing up. She told her manager and Asst. manager that they were not on target to even come close to their quarterly goal. The manager is Hispanic and a Trumper. He actually said she can't make that prediction because they could make it up, and he went on to say that he didn't understand where the workers were. Corporate actually sent down instructions on how to deal with ICE should they come to the store.

Both the Mgr and Asst Mgr are very nice people, but seem to be clueless, beyond being Trump supporters.

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Am I being paranoid? [View all] Mossfern Apr 1 OP
Just the "New republican America". republianmushroom Apr 1 #1
Maybe just hiding. usonian Apr 1 #2
We've been invaded through our Eastern borders rickyhall Apr 1 #3
They may not have been disappeared, but may be afraid to show up for work. woodsprite Apr 1 #4
Silly woman! A woman couldn't possibly compare sales figures & predict a downturn. CrispyQ Apr 1 #6
It's preserving white anglo male government control GoreWon2000 Apr 2 #26
Insane.? No. Acknowledging reality is an indicator of sanity. Ping Tung Apr 1 #5
Hopefully you haven't paid upfront. Emile Apr 1 #7
We've worked with this contractor Mossfern Apr 1 #19
Never ever pay in advance Jersey Devil Apr 1 #8
I've been dealing with the same small contractor for a long time, basically remodeled my whole house over the OverBurn Apr 1 #21
Local companies should have a line of credit with suppliers Jersey Devil Apr 1 #24
That is a ridiculous statement. I'm done arguing with you. OverBurn Apr 2 #25
They could have been pulled to work another job. Mosby Apr 1 #9
Probably Mossfern Apr 1 #20
Event Venue Shut Down NowISeetheLight Apr 1 #10
I was at the doctor yesterday for a routine visit. yardwork Apr 1 #11
It's gonna get worse. Where I live almost all the construction is being done with Hispanics. ashredux Apr 1 #12
That is happening here Cirsium Apr 1 #13
Sounds normal... having been involved in numerous home projects involving contractors. WarGamer Apr 1 #14
Unbelievable Cirsium Apr 1 #15
It doesn't appear to be the case around here. Littlered Apr 1 #17
Why would you not reach out to get the work done? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 1 #16
I agree. Silver Gaia Apr 1 #23
Welcome to trump's America. calimary Apr 1 #18
I worked at a place once ReRe Apr 1 #22
They showed up this morning. Mossfern Apr 2 #27
I'm in Hunterdon County NJ JustAnotherGen Apr 2 #28
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