A 17-year-old Walmart employee apparently quit his job over the intercom at a Canada store last week.
“Attention all shoppers, associates, and management... nobody should work here—ever,” Jackson Racicot said over the speaker at the Walmart in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Racicot then shared the video, where it racked up more than 1,000 shares, comments, and media coverage.
“Our managers will make promises and never keep them,” Racicot said to everyone in the store. “Management will try and save money every step of the way including cutting benefits and a full-time associate down to part-time even though he worked 40 plus hours a week.”
“I’ve been a loyal employee here for over a year and a half, and I’m sick of all the ... bogus write-ups, and my job,” he also said.
Walmart has since issued a statement obtained by the publication, saying the company knows about the video.
“We are aware of the video circulating online and are disappointed by this incident. Respect for all individuals including our associates and customers is a core value at Walmart. We are looking into this matter and will address it internally as required,” the firm said.
Praise and Criticism
In the comments section of his video, some praised him but others warned him about backlash from potential employers.Another commenter was more direct with his criticism.
“I’ve been in the workforce for over 50 years. You end up with some employees that are just plain worthless. You can’t always tell from the interview whether someone is going to work out, but I know for sure I would not hire this kid. Good luck to him. I’m sure there is some company looking for a 17-year-old to be the boss,” the commenter said.
Added another: “I worked for wal-mart (sic) for 13 years this was a very inappropriate way to quit ... I had some managers that treated me badly but I also had my good ones.”
But, Raciot said that he does not regret doing it. “I went into this knowing what will happen,” he told the Journal.
Racicot said that after he posted the video, he heard from Walmart employees all over Canada describing their experience working at the firm.
Walmart, Target Sued Over ‘Made-in-China’ Toys
The viral video isn’t the only bad news that Walmart has received this week.“No parent should have to worry that their child’s toy may be toxic. As we allege, these companies imported and sold toys with dangerous levels of toxic lead,” New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood said in a statement.
The lawsuit said that the companies sold thousands of Cra-Z-Jewelz jewelry kits in 2015 and 2016 before a recall was issued.
Target and LaRose Industries imported the jewelry kits from China from August 2015 until April 2016.
Walmart said it removed the toys after the recall was issued. “We take our customers’ safety seriously and require our suppliers to meet all safety standards,” the firm said in a statement to AFP.