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Some people saying they won't use Tesco again because the store has started using a new security system on its self scanning area.
All it does is prompt them that they have forgotten to scan a item. Why would you be against it unless you intend not to pay for items..? |
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By *VineMan
over a year ago
London sometimes |
I try not to use the self scan unless I’ve only got a couple of items.
It takes away jobs from local people and the pay/tax they would contribute for local services, sports clubs, kids music lessons etc.
A machine doesn’t contribute anything to society, just increases profits to the company. |
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"I try not to use the self scan unless I’ve only got a couple of items.
It takes away jobs from local people and the pay/tax they would contribute for local services, sports clubs, kids music lessons etc.
A machine doesn’t contribute anything to society, just increases profits to the company. "
Just playing devils advocate here, but more profit for the company means more corporation tax.
They will be trialing driverless taxis soon and if successful could be rolled out. That’s a potential loss of 381,000 jobs across the country.
How long before buses and coaches follow? |
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"I try not to use the self scan unless I’ve only got a couple of items.
It takes away jobs from local people and the pay/tax they would contribute for local services, sports clubs, kids music lessons etc.
A machine doesn’t contribute anything to society, just increases profits to the company. "
But it's quicker and time is money. |
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"I try not to use the self scan unless I’ve only got a couple of items.
It takes away jobs from local people and the pay/tax they would contribute for local services, sports clubs, kids music lessons etc.
A machine doesn’t contribute anything to society, just increases profits to the company.
But it's quicker and time is money."
A few minutes, i think that if time is money to that extent perhaps a life review is on the cards.  |
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By *VineMan
over a year ago
London sometimes |
"I try not to use the self scan unless I’ve only got a couple of items.
It takes away jobs from local people and the pay/tax they would contribute for local services, sports clubs, kids music lessons etc.
A machine doesn’t contribute anything to society, just increases profits to the company.
Just playing devils advocate here, but more profit for the company means more corporation tax.
They will be trialing driverless taxis soon and if successful could be rolled out. That’s a potential loss of 381,000 jobs across the country.
How long before buses and coaches follow? "
Most of someone’s income will get recirculated, much of it locally. Whereas corporation tax is significantly less. Often the increased profits will go to investors off shore, which does nothing for the local economy.
I think the way things are heading is a good argument to start thinking seriously about Universal Basic Income (UBI). |
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We should have all been using local businesses, such as smaller shops that employ more staff and you get staff service, rather than these leaches who expect customers to do staff jobs. And then they won't give them staff discounts! |
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"I try not to use the self scan unless I’ve only got a couple of items.
It takes away jobs from local people and the pay/tax they would contribute for local services, sports clubs, kids music lessons etc.
A machine doesn’t contribute anything to society, just increases profits to the company.
But it's quicker and time is money.
A few minutes, i think that if time is money to that extent perhaps a life review is on the cards. "
I charge by the minute. |
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By *ohn 66Man
over a year ago
South Birmingham |
I have a friend who has not paid for a birthday card since self-checkouts became a thing.
If supermarkets were really worried about shoplifting they'd employ more staff. I think they've just done a sum:
Cost of paying staff amount lost to shoplifting |
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over a year ago
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Saw a video of it the other week and I see why, especially when I see how heavy handed some security are.
At my most frequented Tesco they don’t even allow you to scan a bag, and instead manually bring them over and scan them for you.
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"I try not to use the self scan unless I’ve only got a couple of items.
It takes away jobs from local people and the pay/tax they would contribute for local services, sports clubs, kids music lessons etc.
A machine doesn’t contribute anything to society, just increases profits to the company.
Just playing devils advocate here, but more profit for the company means more corporation tax.
They will be trialing driverless taxis soon and if successful could be rolled out. That’s a potential loss of 381,000 jobs across the country.
How long before buses and coaches follow?
Most of someone’s income will get recirculated, much of it locally. Whereas corporation tax is significantly less. Often the increased profits will go to investors off shore, which does nothing for the local economy.
I think the way things are heading is a good argument to start thinking seriously about Universal Basic Income (UBI). "
Dividends are paid out after corporation tax has been deducted. How high a dividend a company chooses to pay has zero impact on corporation tax. Same as where the shareholders live
There’s many people in this country that own shares in overseas companies, why is the reverse not reasonable? |
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"If I use a self scanner, can I then go to the office christmas party?"
I know you’re joking but if they were to give a discount for self scan, even a tiny one such as 0.1%, could that be classed as wages? |
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