I became very aware of that a long time ago, that my skills are very replaceable and I started doing everything I could to expand my skills. It was hard, but it paid off because I found a new job without much trouble and I was no longer dependent on a job at BN.
However, it seems to me that those who have decided to stay (until they get laid off) think that their experience at BN makes them irreplaceable and that there is not much need to expand their skillset.
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Lots of people who choose Barnes and Noble really do want to be booksellers and are passionate about it
I have to disagree. This USED to be true. Not anymore. The part timers hired, don’t have that love of books that those let go did. That’s what I’ve seen in my store and the other area stores I’ve gone in.
Lots of people who choose Barnes and Noble really do want to be booksellers and are passionate about it and no amount of skill can truly replace a person willing to work hard at a job. Barnes and nobles management simply does not value those with passion and a good work ethic and some in management know they are not worth their pay checks and feel threatened by solid employees. In the end it comes down to company culture.
I don't think that they all think that. Many are too scared or lazy to leave, others don't care and when the stores close, they'll just do do another rotten job somewhere else. Some are there for convenience and don't pay attention to all of management's stupidity. There are plenty of reasons for staying, I'm just not saying they're all GOOD reasons.