Georgia Power Seeks Rate Increase

Tim wrote:

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Return on equity is not the same thing as profit. Guess you don't have a finance degree, therefore you probably shouldn't talk about financially related topics.

Fedup wrote:

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All you have to do is check their profits against their expenditures to see that they are in excellent shape, it's easily accessible to the public. They said they wouldn't ask for another increase until 2010 - they should stick to their agreement.
I've been cutting back on electricity for years - if they want to put my back against the wall - then yes, I'm willing to go to the mat. The only reason they are asking for yet another increase is to increase their already inflated profit percentage.
There comes a time when you have to stop allowing people to run over you. Profit is one thing - inflated profit at the expense of already suffering individuals is another.
I'm not against ANY corporation making a profit - but Ga. Power's profit is out of line.

gagirlinpc wrote:

I don't care how much the increase is. This economy is just getting horrible. And I am feeling it. It is getting harder and harder to stay afloat and I make decent money. Something MUST change. Everytime I turn around prices are higher and higher. Gas, food and now electric. These were once staples, now it feels like a luxury when I have enough to fill my vehicle with gas. It all makes me want to take a vacation, but who can afford that????

Besendaw wrote:

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Tell me. What is lucky about it? I work hard and am rewarded. Not everyone is rewarded (mainly b/c they do not contribute to the bottom line as much as I do).
What do you to contribute directly to your company's bottom line?

ATL Gal wrote:

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Besendaw, just one question ... did you actually read my post? Because if you did, you shouldn't have to ask what is lucky about it. The answer is right there in black and white.
As for what I contribute to my company's bottom line, that is irrelvant here, because when my company does well, everyone from the owner to our receptionist shares in the profits ... not just the ones who contribute to the bottom line.

PopStop wrote:

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Even in bad times, good companies continue to reward their top performers. You sound like you are not a top performer and just a whiner.

Marie wrote:

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You do realize that it is only a 3% increase?
What is your typical monthly power bill?

ATL Gal wrote:

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One again, re-read my post. When we do well, everyone reaps the rewards ... when we don't, then unfortunately no one does (including the top performers). It's plain and simple and I'm sorry, PopStop if you don't get it.
My company realizes that in bad times, its bad business sense to overspend where and when it is not absolutely necessary.

Benji wrote:

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sounds like a company I would never want to work for. a company's most important asset is it's employees. if they are not rewarded then they will go elsewhere in the market. there are plenty of other jobs out there.

gagirlinpc wrote:

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Yes I realize it is "only 3%" This single raise in prices is not the preoblem. If you would read the entire forum on this post, you would see that I am noting the increase in everything from gas to food and now energy. It all adds up quickly.

ATL Gal wrote:

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That's exactly it, gagirlinpc ... it all adds up quickly. It's amazing how some people just don't seem to get that.

ATL Gal wrote:

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I didn't say they never give raises or bonuses (I've gotten some pretty good raises and bonuses in the past and also I still make good money). What I said was they're not right now, because times are tough and unfortunately it is not a good time for my company right now (I work in real estate, so maybe that'll help you to all to understand why its not so great right now). The bottom line is that if a company isn't doing as great as say Besendaw's (I reference their post since they were the ones that started this whole conversation) company apparently is right now, then its not economically smart to hand out bonuses or raises. Besides its not like my company is the only one doing this ... there are lots of companies out there that have this same policy. It's just a sign of the times is all. In the long run, I know when times get better though that I will make up for what I am not getting right now.

gagirlinpc wrote:

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Yeah, I don't understand either. And the funny thing is, someone who "claims" to be well off would actually be more worried than someone like me. They have much more at risk. But, I guess people will always try to down others.

Besendaw wrote:

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Real Estate?? LOL
Maybe you could save those 10 bucks a month by getting a less cheesey glamour shot for your business card.

Besendaw wrote:

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You certainly don't get it. I may have more to risk than you. However, I am also in a better position to withstand a downturn. I do not live paycheck to paycheck.

Besendaw wrote:

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Real Estate?? LOL
Maybe you could save those 10 bucks a month by getting a less cheesey glamour shot for your business card.

ATL Gal wrote:

And just for Besendaw (or Besenhaw or however they're spelling it) and Kathy's information ... I am not a real estate agent. I work in Residential Real Estate Development. There is a difference there.

Besendaw wrote:

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If you're trying to impress me...it's not working.

ATL Gal wrote:

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Well then ... let's just call it even and not speak or reply to each other (which I've already suggested, but apparently you haven't gotten the message) because you're not impressing me either.
Bye-bye.