Northwest Airlines suggests dumpster diving for axed workers

Bankrupt Northwest Airlines advised workers to fish in the trash for things they like or take their dates for a walk in the woods in a move to help workers facing the ax to save money. The tips were put in a booklet handed out to about 50 workers and posted for a time on its employee Web site. The section, entitled "101 ways to save money," does not feature in new versions of the booklet or the Web site.

The four-page booklet, "Preparing for a Financial Setback" contained suggestions such as shopping in thrift stores, taking "a date for a walk along the beach or in the woods" and not being "shy about pulling something you like out of the trash." Prepared with the help of an outside company, the booklet encourages employees to manage their money better and prepare for financial emergencies.

- What an insult. Going from "sorry, you have been chopped" to "look in the dustbin for something you like". Worse than a slap in the face.

(2006-08-23 23:59:13 SGT) [Biz] Permalink

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