Episode 69: The Unfair Episode: Employee Discounts with Alex

<p>Alex of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wear_st.evens/">St. Evens</a> drops by the pod to talk about employee discounts (something Amanda has been wanting to cover FOREVER), how businesses actually rely on the employees to be customers in order to meet sales goals, and how that discount isn’t really that great of a deal.  We’ll also just be talking about how generally difficult retail work is and also some of the egregious waste that takes place within most retail stores.</p><p>And before that, Amanda breaks down another key pillar of capitalism:  competition!  This conversation meanders (with purpose) from monopolies to utilities to social media to Walmart and on to the company store.  It all makes sense when you hear it together!</p><p>Check out Alex's recurring column <a href="https://www.clotheshorse.world/blog/category/Vintage+Detective">Vintage Detective.</a>  And visit her website, <a href="https://wearstevens.com/">wearstevens.com</a>! </p><p>Don't forget about your new hot Friday night date: <strong> our weekly IG Live Q+A session at 8 pm Eastern Time. </strong> What will Amanda wear?  Which cat will scratch the chair?  What is Brenda doing? There's only one way to find out...find us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clotheshorsepodcast/"><strong>@clotheshorsepodcast.</strong></a><strong> This Friday, Amanda will be doing an extra special IG Live with Samie of</strong><a href="https://dylanpaige.com/"><strong> Dylan Paige.</strong></a><strong>  So check it out!!! </strong></p><p>Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast">Then become a patron!</a><br>You can also make a one-time donation via Venmo to <strong>@crystal_visions</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.clotheshorse.world/">Clotheshorse.world has arrived! </a>  But it’s not too late to get involved. we will need new content constantly so don’t worry about being late to the party! Learn more <a href="https://www.