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As you may or may not know, I am a part timer at Best Buy. Regardless of the fact that I have pulled quite a few 40 hours weeks, I’m classed as a part timer and get no health benefits. I had joked with a few guys at work, more than once, that our health insurance plan was “don’t get sick”. I was kidding, though. At least, I thought it was a joke.

Today, I received an HR post card in the mail from work, with the title of “Sick of being sick?” on the front. I would scan it, but I’m not sure if that would violate company policy, so let me give you a few wonderful snippets:

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, eat turkey, sleep, and shop big sales (or, if you work in the stores, get there early on Friday to WOW those customers). If you’re sick, you won’t be able to enjoy any of these activities.

Oh no, heaven forbid I get sick and have to miss the horrible experience of working in retail on Black Friday. What’s funny is that we are told each year, at least in my store, that if we call out on Black Friday, regardless of the reason, we’ll be fired.

Get a flu shot - Prevent being laid up for days! Go to a local convenient care clinic to get it done fast. If you’re enrolled in a Best Buy Health Plan, flu shots are covered 100% at in-network providers.

Except, I’m not covered. Thanks guys. I don’t need the little money I make for anything else. I definitely want to get a flu shot so I don’t miss a day or two of work. Ironically enough, the flu shot would probably cost the same as the money I would make in that day.

You know, I look at a company like Starbucks and bitch a lot about how they over charge for coffee like no tomorrow. However, that said, they know how to take care of their employees. Every employee who works 25 hours or more a week (I would easily fit that) gets health insurance. You mean, they help their employees to not miss work by taking care of them? The horror! The shame!

Thanks for looking out for me, Best Buy.

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