o Walmart GREETER was FIRED because he didn't stop a TURKEY!!!

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mrduckbear 04/17/17 10:55:11 PM #1:	Do you think it was fair to fire him? Yes No View Results 88 y/o Bob Tallinger from Wisconsin, a Walmart Greeter was FIRED after he failed to stop a wild turkey from entering the store!! He was working when the turkey waltzed on in and failed to stop it He said "It starts and it goes back around and then it walks out.". The turkey was eventually caught by a Humane Animal Welfare society official He worked as a greeter at the store for 8 YEARS and received his termination notice last week as the supervisors said he should have alerted a manager to the bird's presence. His wife, Jnet said "He never saw a book of rules that said if a wild turkey comes in here you better run and get management. Granted he's gotten older and granted he's lost a little memory but nevertheless that hasn't prevented him from being an excellent greeter" The turkey was unharmed and a Walmart spokesperson confirmed Bob's termination.. Do you think it was fair to fire Bob? let's see what people think Bob - Fired http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/04/17/14/3F5236AF00000578-0-image-m-3_1492436067773.jpg Turkey - Unharmed http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/04/17/17/3F53599000000578-4418536-image-m-2_1492446571716.jpg --- Every time a Gamefaqs User PROVES they Stepped on a Bug, i will STOP Posting for 24 Hours...Beware, this is NOT a good thing to do!! <cite>mrduckbear posted [p:877401444] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote> Do you think it was fair to fire him? Yes No View Results 88 y/o Bob Tallinger from Wisconsin, a Walmart Greeter was FIRED after he failed to stop a wild turkey from entering the store!! He was working when the turkey waltzed on in and failed to stop it He said "It starts and it goes back around and then it walks out.". The turkey was eventually caught by a Humane Animal Welfare society official He worked as a greeter at the store for 8 YEARS and received his termination notice last week as the supervisors said he should have alerted a manager to the bird's presence. His wife, Jnet said "He never saw a book of rules that said if a wild turkey comes in here you better run and get management. Granted he's gotten older and granted he's lost a little memory but nevertheless that hasn't prevented him from being an excellent greeter" The turkey was unharmed and a Walmart spokesperson confirmed Bob's termination.. Do you think it was fair to fire Bob? let's see what people think Bob - Fired http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/04/17/14/3F5236AF00000578-0-image-m-3_1492436067773.jpg Turkey - Unharmed http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/04/17/17/3F53599000000578-4418536-image-m-2_1492446571716.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Claude_Frollo 04/17/17 10:56:03 PM #2:	It's like Walmart WANTS bad publicity. --- I had a little trouble with the fireplace. <cite>Claude_Frollo posted [p:877401499] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>It's like Walmart WANTS bad publicity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
deoxxys 04/17/17 10:57:53 PM #3:	keep the old guy --- twylite sprinkle http://tinyurl.com/jeqyas3 <cite>deoxxys posted [p:877401602] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>keep the old guy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Golden Road 04/17/17 11:27:55 PM #4:	Anyone else thought this was going to be a story about how he didn't stop someone from shoplifting a turkey? --- Who's your favorite character from "Bend It Like Beckham"? And you can't say Beckham. <cite>Golden Road posted [p:877403465] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>Anyone else thought this was going to be a story about how he didn't stop someone from shoplifting a turkey?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 04/17/17 11:31:34 PM #5:	Did he at least greet the turkey? <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:877403642] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>Did he at least greet the turkey?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kimbos_Egg 04/17/17 11:33:09 PM #6:	he didn't stop turkey from electing a dictator? --- You think you've Got problems? http://i.imgur.com/vgckRUN.jpg <cite>Kimbos_Egg posted [p:877403714] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>he didn't stop turkey from electing a dictator?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
aHappySacka 04/17/17 11:39:52 PM #7:	A turkey would be a danger if left to its own devices since it would GOBBLE everything up. --- You are now blinking and breathing manually. http://i.imgur.com/91NC0Cb.mp4 <cite>aHappySacka posted [p:877404065] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>A turkey would be a danger if left to its own devices since it would GOBBLE everything up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 04/17/17 11:41:59 PM #8:	mrduckbear posted... He said "It starts and it goes back around and then it walks out.". Like most of the customers then? --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - http://i.imgur.com/kDysIcd.gif <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:877404183] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote><cite>mrduckbear posted...</cite> <quote>He said "It starts and it goes back around and then it walks out.".</quote> Like most of the customers then?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mario_VS_DK 04/17/17 11:45:54 PM #9:	If it walked right back out after, I don't see what the problem is. If it wasn't too keen on leaving though, he should have got someone. Turkeys are not to be trifled with. --- Stupid signature! <cite>Mario_VS_DK posted [p:877404362] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>If it walked right back out after, I don't see what the problem is. If it wasn't too keen on leaving though, he should have got someone. Turkeys are not to be trifled with.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WhiskeyDisk 04/17/17 11:59:36 PM #10:	I thought his name was Bob Terwilliger and I got excited for a second. --- http://i.imgur.com/4fmtLFt.gif http://s1.zetaboards.com/sba/ ~there's always free cheese in a mousetrap. <cite>WhiskeyDisk posted [p:877405056] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>I thought his name was Bob Terwilliger and I got excited for a second.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ultima_Dragoon 04/18/17 1:04:59 AM #11:	They were looking for a reason to get rid of the old guy <cite>Ultima_Dragoon posted [p:877408145] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>They were looking for a reason to get rid of the old guy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 04/18/17 1:13:06 AM #12:	Turkeys are mean. It's best to keep your distance. He shouldn't have been fired. Wal-Mart is the fucking worst. --- I'm either failing at a silly joke or trying to help. http://i.imgur.com/m8f7VYf.jpg http://i.imgur.com/0Lp7Agd.jpg http://i.imgur.com/47emEDA.jpg <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:877408525] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>Turkeys are mean. It's best to keep your distance. He shouldn't have been fired. Wal-Mart is the fucking worst.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 04/18/17 1:21:40 AM #13:	What kind of 88 year old man can't even capture a wild animal He should be in prison --- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead "because I like to troll" -yourDaddie <cite>Mead posted [p:877408885] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>What kind of 88 year old man can't even capture a wild animal He should be in prison</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Monota 04/18/17 1:23:10 AM #14:	aHappySacka posted... A turkey would be a danger if left to its own devices since it would GOBBLE everything up. It would have gobbled 'till it wobbled. <cite>Monota posted [p:877408947] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote><cite>aHappySacka posted...</cite> <quote>A turkey would be a danger if left to its own devices since it would GOBBLE everything up.</quote> It would have gobbled 'till it wobbled.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 04/18/17 1:29:10 AM #15:	I wonder if wal mart has one of those "don't be a hero" policies like McDonald's and if turkeys apply to those <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:877409217] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>I wonder if wal mart has one of those "don't be a hero" policies like McDonald's and if turkeys apply to those</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 04/18/17 1:31:39 AM #16:	I'm mostly surprised that there are turkey rules outlined in the handbook. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:877409318] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>I'm mostly surprised that there are turkey rules outlined in the handbook.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VideoboysaysCube 04/18/17 1:36:17 AM #17:	Claude_Frollo posted... It's like Walmart WANTS bad publicity. Well, they can't let United Airlines hog all the spotlight. --- This sentence has five words. This sentence has eight words. Only one sentence in this signature is true. <cite>VideoboysaysCube posted [p:877409513] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote><cite>Claude_Frollo posted...</cite> <quote>It's like Walmart WANTS bad publicity.</quote> Well, they can't let United Airlines hog all the spotlight.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alexandra_Trent 04/18/17 2:05:52 AM #18:	Frustrating because it's unnecessary....and very cold-hearted. A talk with the employee would've sufficed. :((( --- "Ladies don't start fights, but they can finish them." -Marie, Aristocats <cite>Alexandra_Trent posted [p:877410591] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>Frustrating because it's unnecessary....and very cold-hearted. A talk with the employee would've sufficed. :(((</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fettster777 04/18/17 2:17:01 PM #19:	wwinterj25 posted... mrduckbear posted... He said "It starts and it goes back around and then it walks out.". Like most of the customers then? Most of the customers are turkeys so yeah. <cite>fettster777 posted [p:877437125] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote><cite>wwinterj25 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>mrduckbear posted...</cite> <quote>He said "It starts and it goes back around and then it walks out.".</quote> Like most of the customers then?</quote> Most of the customers are turkeys so yeah.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCyborgNinja 04/18/17 2:21:51 PM #20:	On a scale of chill to jive, where did the turkey fall? Aside from which, I doubt that's part of the job description. --- "message parlor" ? do you mean the post office ? - SlayerX888 <cite>TheCyborgNinja posted [p:877437430] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>On a scale of chill to jive, where did the turkey fall? Aside from which, I doubt that's part of the job description.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JTekashiro 04/18/17 2:41:44 PM #21:	It's not like the guy bloodied the turkey's nose and dragged him out of the store only to have Wal-Mart management accuse the turkey of being belligerent. <cite>JTekashiro posted [p:877438636] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>It's not like the guy bloodied the turkey's nose and dragged him out of the store only to have Wal-Mart management accuse the turkey of being belligerent.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_AdjI_ 04/18/17 3:00:10 PM #22:	I could understand firing a security guard for failing to stop it, but greeters aren't security guards. It's not their job to repel intruders. <cite>_AdjI_ posted [p:877439633] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>I could understand firing a security guard for failing to stop it, but greeters aren't security guards. It's not their job to repel intruders.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
deoxxys 04/18/17 5:29:06 PM #23:	SunWuKung420 posted... Turkeys are mean. It's best to keep your distance. He shouldn't have been fired. Wal-Mart is the fucking worst. Its not that he didnt stop the turkey, more so he didnt notify management. Walmart doesnt let their underlings do anything and when a slightly difficult situation comes along, they ask you to always tell your manager. --- twylite sprinkle http://tinyurl.com/jeqyas3 <cite>deoxxys posted [p:877448563] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote><cite>SunWuKung420 posted...</cite> <quote>Turkeys are mean. It's best to keep your distance. He shouldn't have been fired. Wal-Mart is the fucking worst.</quote> Its not that he didnt stop the turkey, more so he didnt notify management. Walmart doesnt let their underlings do anything and when a slightly difficult situation comes along, they ask you to always tell your manager.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCyborgNinja 04/18/17 5:35:46 PM #24:	deoxxys posted... SunWuKung420 posted... Turkeys are mean. It's best to keep your distance. He shouldn't have been fired. Wal-Mart is the fucking worst. Its not that he didnt stop the turkey, more so he didnt notify management. Walmart doesnt let their underlings do anything and when a slightly difficult situation comes along, they ask you to always tell your manager. Yeah, it's mostly related to liability. Especially when a country is so lawsuit-happy. --- "message parlor" ? do you mean the post office ? - SlayerX888 <cite>TheCyborgNinja posted [p:877448961] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote><cite>deoxxys posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SunWuKung420 posted...</cite> <quote>Turkeys are mean. It's best to keep your distance. He shouldn't have been fired. Wal-Mart is the fucking worst.</quote> Its not that he didnt stop the turkey, more so he didnt notify management. Walmart doesnt let their underlings do anything and when a slightly difficult situation comes along, they ask you to always tell your manager.</quote> Yeah, it's mostly related to liability. Especially when a country is so lawsuit-happy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lihlih 04/18/17 5:38:17 PM #25:	TheCyborgNinja posted... deoxxys posted... SunWuKung420 posted... Turkeys are mean. It's best to keep your distance. He shouldn't have been fired. Wal-Mart is the fucking worst. Its not that he didnt stop the turkey, more so he didnt notify management. Walmart doesnt let their underlings do anything and when a slightly difficult situation comes along, they ask you to always tell your manager. Yeah, it's mostly related to liability. Especially when a country is so lawsuit-happy. That's actually not true. Frivolous lawsuits are at their lowest that they have been in years. Giant corporations try to push the stupid myth to make it seem like the people that sue corporations are pieces of crap, which in turn makes people less likely to sue. --- Now playing: Candy crush/Hatoful boyfriend/Everlasting summer/Always remember me/Time tenshi/Emily is away/Rabi-ribi <cite>lihlih posted [p:877449111] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheCyborgNinja posted...</cite> <quote><cite>deoxxys posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SunWuKung420 posted...</cite> <quote>Turkeys are mean. It's best to keep your distance. He shouldn't have been fired. Wal-Mart is the fucking worst.</quote> Its not that he didnt stop the turkey, more so he didnt notify management. Walmart doesnt let their underlings do anything and when a slightly difficult situation comes along, they ask you to always tell your manager.</quote> Yeah, it's mostly related to liability. Especially when a country is so lawsuit-happy.</quote> That's actually not true. Frivolous lawsuits are at their lowest that they have been in years. Giant corporations try to push the stupid myth to make it seem like the people that sue corporations are pieces of crap, which in turn makes people less likely to sue.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
deoxxys 04/18/17 6:50:42 PM #26:	they dont even let anyone clean up blood spills, only a manager can do it. Even if they see someone shop lifting they cant do anything but notify a manager. --- twylite sprinkle http://tinyurl.com/jeqyas3 <cite>deoxxys posted [p:877453556] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>they dont even let anyone clean up blood spills, only a manager can do it. Even if they see someone shop lifting they cant do anything but notify a manager.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
faz 04/18/17 7:02:34 PM #27:	We declare a day where everyone releases wild turkeys into Wal-Mart. Not for any particular reason, I just wanna see what the turkeys will do. --- "The unions don't like it when you replace teachers with monkeys, especially when they get an improved ofsted report" -Bromwell High <cite>faz posted [p:877454293] in This 88 y/... [t:75250234]...</cite> <quote>We declare a day where everyone releases wild turkeys into Wal-Mart. Not for any particular reason, I just wanna see what the turkeys will do.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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