I worked there for two summers when I was in High School, but I didn't have enough hours to qualify for benefits or options. If I knew more back then, and had more money, I could or should have bought stocks. Daily profits in each department is very important to wal-mart, and they make sure every employee who opens or closes hears those performance numbers. We would clap for whoever's section of the store earned the most, and worked hard to update the prices on the tags each day to reflect the latest sales. Fast forward 20 years, the store is constantly changing as they rearrange the groceries and the hardware or housewares, seasonal and electronics. Additionally, with the self checkouts, it feels like I am back at work, but don't get paid. Would you like to use your Walmart Rewards Mastercard today? No thanks! In a way, Wal-mart has made more goods available to more people around the world than ever before, but at what cost to consumers, producers, and especially small businesses that no longer exist due to competition? I would like to acquire stocks where I spend my money, would have been better to buy at $17 USD back in 2005, than at $100.54 USD in 2025. !ALIVE