National Info
Full name including pretitle: The Separatist Federal Republic of Cascadia
Your nation's economic system: Free Market, Lassez Faire Capitalism
Your nation's currency and symbol: The Cascade. There's no symbol I can write here, so just imagine it's a C with 3 lines struck through it.
Your Nation's Retail from a Customer's Perspective
Are customers allowed to freely shop and buy wherever they desire?: Yes.
Generally, how much money does the average customer spend at each store?: The approximate value of 7 Cascades ($56.77 in our currency). Thanks Gold Standard!
Generally, are prices in your nation considered low, average or high?: low.
Generally, how satisfied are customers?: Really satisfied
Are there any holidays or times of year that customers are more active?: Black Friday, Christmas week, etc.
Where do customers shop in your nation? Check all that apply:
[ ] Brick-and-mortar stores
[x] Dealerships
[x] Gift shops
[x] Individual sellers
[x] Kiosks
[x] Market stands
[x] Online
[x] Personal residences (yard sales, estate sales, etc.)
[ ] Portable shelters (tents, stalls, etc.)
[x] Shopping centers (e.g., malls)
[ ] Telephone
[ ] Other (please specify):
How do customers shop in your nation? Check all that apply:
[ ] Barter
[x] Cash
[x] Checks/cheques
[x] Credit/debit card
[x] Cryptocurrency
[x] Gift cards
[ ] Other (please specify):
Which of the following trade sectors does your nation's retail include? Check all that apply:
[x] Adult entertainment
[x] Agriculture (farmer's markets, agritourism etc.)
[x] Arts and crafts
[x] Aviation
[x] Beauty products and personal care
[x] Books (new and used)
[x] Breweries, bars and other white alcohol markets
[x] Cannabis dispensaries and other white drug markets
[x] Car and other personal vehicle dealerships/rentals
[x] Children's toys and development
[x] Clothing
[x] Culinary
[x] Engineering, science and technology
[x] Film and television
[x] Firearms and weaponry
[x] Fireworks and pyrotechnics
[x] Folklore and culture
[x] Food and restaurant
[x] Furniture
[x] Galleries
[x] Gardening and horticulture
[x] General entertainment
[x] General hobby
[x] General stores/superstores
[x] Healthcare and medicine
[x] Home care, improvement and security
[x] Holidays
[x] Hospitality, tourism and travel
[x] International items
[x] Jewelry
[x] Magazine and newsstands
[x] Maternity and paternity
[x] Military surplus
[x] Museums and history
[x] Music
[x] Office supplies and paper products
[x] Online general shopping
[x] Parties
[x] Pets and animal care
[x] Real estate
[x] Religious worship
[x] School and education
[x] Sports
[x] Theaters (stage and screen)
[x] Video games
[x] Weddings
[ ] Other (please specify):
Of the above sectors, which 3 are the largest in your nation's retail?: Firearms and weaponry, General Stores, and Clothing
Your Nation's Retail from a Labor Perspective
Are your citizens freely allowed to establish their own businesses?: Yes.
Are your citizens freely allowed to work wherever they want?: Yes.
Generally, how much does the average entry-level retail worker make per hour?: 0.9 Cascades (or $7.3)
Generally, how much does the average retail manager make per hour?: 3.2 Cascades ($25.9)
Generally, how much does the average retailer (as in the business itself) make per year?: It's all variable of course, but a couple thousand.
Generally, how happy are retail workers in your nation?: Quite happy, if I do say so myself. Thanks Gold Standard!
What types of retail jobs are available in your nation? Check all that apply:
[x] Accountants and other financial services
[x] Assets and inventory management
[x] Assistant store managers
[x] Buyers
[x] Cashiers
[x] Customer service
[x] Consultants
[x] Door-to-door salespeople
[x] Entertainers
[x] Food preparation
[x] Human resources
[x] Information technology
[x] Lot attendants
[x] Manufacturing
[x] Mail delivery (in-house mail)
[x] Maintenance and sanitation
[x] Marketing and advertisements
[x] Returns and merchandising
[x] Sales associates
[x] Secret shoppers
[x] Security
[x] Shift leads
[x] Stockers
[x] Store managers
[x] Vehicle operators
[ ] Other (please specify):
Which of the following are retail workers afforded in your nation? Check all that apply:
[x] 15 minute breaks
[x] 30 minute breaks (i.e. lunch breaks)
[x] 45 minute breaks or longer
[ ] Disability accommodations
[x] Career paths
[ ] Food, water, first aid and other basic necessities
[x] Healthcare plans
[x] Living wages
[ ] Mandatory justification for termination (non at-will employment)
[ ] Office parties/celebrations
[x] Paid maternity/paternity leave
[ ] Paid sick leave
[x] Religious exemptions for worship, holidays, etc.
[x] Retirement plans
[ ] Seats/stools
[ ] Smoke breaks
[ ] Stock options
[ ] Unionization
[x] Vacation time
[x] Weekends and/or other regular days of rest
[x] Other (please specify): Every one of these is given by private companies. Government doesn't do anything, cus screw the government.
Wrapping Up
Do you have any questions, comments or concerns about this survey? No.
Can this survey be improved anywhere?
Full name including pretitle: The Separatist Federal Republic of Cascadia
Your nation's economic system: Free Market, Lassez Faire Capitalism
Your nation's currency and symbol: The Cascade. There's no symbol I can write here, so just imagine it's a C with 3 lines struck through it.
Your Nation's Retail from a Customer's Perspective
Are customers allowed to freely shop and buy wherever they desire?: Yes.
Generally, how much money does the average customer spend at each store?: The approximate value of 7 Cascades ($56.77 in our currency). Thanks Gold Standard!
Generally, are prices in your nation considered low, average or high?: low.
Generally, how satisfied are customers?: Really satisfied
Are there any holidays or times of year that customers are more active?: Black Friday, Christmas week, etc.
Where do customers shop in your nation? Check all that apply:
[ ] Brick-and-mortar stores
[x] Dealerships
[x] Gift shops
[x] Individual sellers
[x] Kiosks
[x] Market stands
[x] Online
[x] Personal residences (yard sales, estate sales, etc.)
[ ] Portable shelters (tents, stalls, etc.)
[x] Shopping centers (e.g., malls)
[ ] Telephone
[ ] Other (please specify):
How do customers shop in your nation? Check all that apply:
[ ] Barter
[x] Cash
[x] Checks/cheques
[x] Credit/debit card
[x] Cryptocurrency
[x] Gift cards
[ ] Other (please specify):
Which of the following trade sectors does your nation's retail include? Check all that apply:
[x] Adult entertainment
[x] Agriculture (farmer's markets, agritourism etc.)
[x] Arts and crafts
[x] Aviation
[x] Beauty products and personal care
[x] Books (new and used)
[x] Breweries, bars and other white alcohol markets
[x] Cannabis dispensaries and other white drug markets
[x] Car and other personal vehicle dealerships/rentals
[x] Children's toys and development
[x] Clothing
[x] Culinary
[x] Engineering, science and technology
[x] Film and television
[x] Firearms and weaponry
[x] Fireworks and pyrotechnics
[x] Folklore and culture
[x] Food and restaurant
[x] Furniture
[x] Galleries
[x] Gardening and horticulture
[x] General entertainment
[x] General hobby
[x] General stores/superstores
[x] Healthcare and medicine
[x] Home care, improvement and security
[x] Holidays
[x] Hospitality, tourism and travel
[x] International items
[x] Jewelry
[x] Magazine and newsstands
[x] Maternity and paternity
[x] Military surplus
[x] Museums and history
[x] Music
[x] Office supplies and paper products
[x] Online general shopping
[x] Parties
[x] Pets and animal care
[x] Real estate
[x] Religious worship
[x] School and education
[x] Sports
[x] Theaters (stage and screen)
[x] Video games
[x] Weddings
[ ] Other (please specify):
Of the above sectors, which 3 are the largest in your nation's retail?: Firearms and weaponry, General Stores, and Clothing
Your Nation's Retail from a Labor Perspective
Are your citizens freely allowed to establish their own businesses?: Yes.
Are your citizens freely allowed to work wherever they want?: Yes.
Generally, how much does the average entry-level retail worker make per hour?: 0.9 Cascades (or $7.3)
Generally, how much does the average retail manager make per hour?: 3.2 Cascades ($25.9)
Generally, how much does the average retailer (as in the business itself) make per year?: It's all variable of course, but a couple thousand.
Generally, how happy are retail workers in your nation?: Quite happy, if I do say so myself. Thanks Gold Standard!
What types of retail jobs are available in your nation? Check all that apply:
[x] Accountants and other financial services
[x] Assets and inventory management
[x] Assistant store managers
[x] Buyers
[x] Cashiers
[x] Customer service
[x] Consultants
[x] Door-to-door salespeople
[x] Entertainers
[x] Food preparation
[x] Human resources
[x] Information technology
[x] Lot attendants
[x] Manufacturing
[x] Mail delivery (in-house mail)
[x] Maintenance and sanitation
[x] Marketing and advertisements
[x] Returns and merchandising
[x] Sales associates
[x] Secret shoppers
[x] Security
[x] Shift leads
[x] Stockers
[x] Store managers
[x] Vehicle operators
[ ] Other (please specify):
Which of the following are retail workers afforded in your nation? Check all that apply:
[x] 15 minute breaks
[x] 30 minute breaks (i.e. lunch breaks)
[x] 45 minute breaks or longer
[ ] Disability accommodations
[x] Career paths
[ ] Food, water, first aid and other basic necessities
[x] Healthcare plans
[x] Living wages
[ ] Mandatory justification for termination (non at-will employment)
[ ] Office parties/celebrations
[x] Paid maternity/paternity leave
[ ] Paid sick leave
[x] Religious exemptions for worship, holidays, etc.
[x] Retirement plans
[ ] Seats/stools
[ ] Smoke breaks
[ ] Stock options
[ ] Unionization
[x] Vacation time
[x] Weekends and/or other regular days of rest
[x] Other (please specify): Every one of these is given by private companies. Government doesn't do anything, cus screw the government.
Wrapping Up
Do you have any questions, comments or concerns about this survey? No.
Can this survey be improved anywhere?
