Some employees might be staying because of what is known as the 'golden handcuffs'. At H.E. HQ, some folks were hired with an above average pay or were promoted into positions they normally would not be qualified for... so they would either join the company (or) stay on and not quit. I am sure when they looked around for other jobs they realize they would have to take a large pay cut if they left Sears. Also, the flex time and work from home policies keep many from leaving their positions. Sears was very generous with these policies in order to keep employees. I know because I worked there for 24 years before retiring. Many folks also live close to the Hoffman campus and they don't want to engage in a long commute to another company due to family responsibilities. There are many jobs in downtown Chicago but then you are looking at a 1 to 1 1/2 hr commute one way versus maybe 15 or 20 min. So, please don't criticize them, they all know the handwriting is on the wall but they are content to ride it out due to the above circumstances. I cannot speak for store associates because I did not work in the stores during my career there (except during Alwyn Lewis' reign when he made us work in the stores 2005-2006 I think it was... good times).
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