I recently got a new job at Walmart. Largest grocery store in the country, and I'm out there stocking shelves.
Congratulations. Is Walmart a very big store?
Oh, it's massive. There are almost 12,000 stores in the entire world. They're not all called "Walmart", but they're owned by the same people.
Is it a privately owned company or a public one?
It's privately owned, by publicly traded. The Walton family controls the company. That's why it's called "Wal"mart lol
Wow thats interesting. When did the company first start trading?
I'm not completely sure, but the company was incorporated in 1969. That's seven years after it was founded. I'd guess that's when they started trading.
How do you like working there?
It's pretty fun. The pay isn't great, but it keeps me busy. Decent work for now.
Is there room to progress up the ladder in the organization?
Sort of, but there's a lot of competition. Walmart employs 2.3 million people around the world, so you have to be REALLY good at your job for a promotion.