Terrorism as an excuse for downsizing?

elSicomoro · 12-03-2001, 11:16 AM

Don't be so sure dham...businesses of all types are being hurt by 9/11...

For example, The Swiss Colony generally hires many temporary employees for the Christmas season, many of them coming from their homebase of Monroe, Wisconsin. That help is hired in November, early in the month I believe. They have yet to hire that extra help though...business has taken a downturn, especially since September 11th. So, go order some goodies from them.

Given that many of us live in large cities, we are suffering too. Tourism is down, which means less income into the city. Of course, this can lead to the closure of businesses, a tax hike, etc. The city of Philadelphia started running new ads a few weeks ago trying to get folks to spend the weekend here. And of course, all the NYC ads.

Granted most places were probably doing bad due to the economy already...but September 11th certainly didn't help.

12-03-2001, 11:16 AM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Don't be so sure dham...businesses of all types are being hurt by 9/11... For example, The Swiss Colony generally hires many temporary employees for the Christmas season, many of them coming from their homebase of Monroe, Wisconsin. That help is hired in November, early in the month I believe. They have yet to hire that extra help though...business has taken a downturn, especially since September 11th. So, go order some goodies from them. Given that many of us live in large cities, we are suffering too. Tourism is down, which means less income into the city. Of course, this can lead to the closure of businesses, a tax hike, etc. The city of Philadelphia started running new ads a few weeks ago trying to get folks to spend the weekend here. And of course, all the NYC ads. Granted most places were probably doing bad due to the economy already...but September 11th certainly didn't help. Last edited by elSicomoro; 12-03-2001 at 11:22 AM.

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