post #2

As the largest and most profitable retailer, Wal-Mart annual revenues account for 2 percent of America’s entire gross domestic product. But workers at Wal-Mart have an unjust conditions, as Karen Olsson wrote, in ‘up Against Wal-Mart", that worker’s wage are low and not enough to pay their health insurance. However, Sebastian Mallaby, in "Progressive Wal-Mart’ said that Wal-Mart provide low cost products for poor people, and Wal-Mart’s discounting on food alone boosts the welfare of American shoppers by at least $50 billion a year, and it created a lot of job opportunities. There is no doubt that Walmart had benefited lots of people. I still think that working conditions at Wal-Mart should be Improved because ensuring every worker's fair working condition is the value of our country. It will also help to keep walmart employee morale high and maintain efficiency and productivity. It will improve its Corporate image. It may cost a bit more to run the business but it will still be a very profitable international company.

post #1 thinking about work
When I was growing up, I always thought working should be fun. I imagined myself being a fashion designer, a chemist or an environmental scientist... I didn't expect to make too much money but just enough to make a living. I should love what I do and have plenty of vacation time for leisure. However, life does not always follow what I had planed. Back in China, I worked hard in school. And when I graduated from college, a teaching position suddenly opened up for me. I never thought I could be a teacher because of my fear for public speaking. But, I did and I enjoyed being a teacher. I could help younger people learn skills they need in the future while gaining respect from my students. My students' curiosity, eagerness to learn and their young spirit also gave my life energy. More importantly, I had plenty of vacation time during school breaks as I wished. I could do things I love to do, such as watching movies and traveling. Four years ago, my life took a big turn again when I married my husband and moved to United States. This was very dramatic for me. Now, I come to a different country, living in a different culture and environment. I have to start from scratch again. Though I still love teaching, I will have to learn the language and improve my reading and writing proficiencies. It will take a lot of effort and sacrifice. Since my son was born 3 years ago, I have suffered from terrible allergies. I had to constantly seeking medical treatment. It also prompted me to search for medical knowledge. In the process, I am thinking maybe I should seek a career in medical field such as nursing. Nursing is in high demand right now. As a nurse, I could help others and myself to understand diseases and their proper treatments. It maybe the a perfect choice for me since biology and chemistry are my favor subjects.