I do feel for the independents.....
Good thing I work by Nick's. Meat and deli prices there are reasonable, and they're good.
I'm glad you're happy about that, because they're screwing the rest of us to get that profit.
As a school system employee don't you have a pension plan, 401(k) or 403(b)? If so, those oil company profits are making money for you.The only affect I've experienced is the price of gas. Driving 130 miles a day, It's costing about 1/3 more to fill up. That's not W's fault and I know this. I am trying to food shop a lil smarter vs. eating out so often but that's tough too when you're single and wimmins like to eat.
I'm glad you're happy about that, because they're screwing the rest of us to get that profit.
Yep... you and a considerable number of other folks thus affecting the services industry resulting in lay-offs, reduced hours, less call for goods and supplies which will in turn affect that industry. And don't forget the fact that less patrons "splitting" the cost of overhead will result in higher prices overall as the businesses will have to recoupe their costs somehow in order to stay out of the red. We've yet to really see/feel the fallout... but it's coming.
What, you gonna drive a bulldozer to work ??
Right now, today, I have no issues. I don't eat out as often, and try to consolidate my driving trips, but that's about it. However, I am concerned about a few years from now. I'm looking to retire in another 2 years. My 401k isn't doing as well as it could be due to the falling dollar, my income from pension will be fixed, prices are continuing to rise and I am not entirely sure I will be able to retire with very much comfort margin. The thought of heating in the winter a few years from now scares me.
See, and that's the part that people don't seem to understand - OPEC controls oil prices and supply, not oil companies. Then our state and federal government tacks on their percentage.
