Scott Walker receives knockout blow from a Wisconsin business owner and former teacher.
Wisconsin resident Ryan Clancy received a letter from Governor Scott Walker congratulating him for running such a great business. While that seems wonderful on its face, Clancy’s reply, posted on Facebook, reveals where Walker’s praise fell short.
Here’s the text of Walker’s congratulatory letter:
Dear Mr. Ryan,
On behalf of the State of Wisconsin, we wanted to extend our sincere congratulations to you and your company on being named one of the Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work.”
Bounce Milwaukee Score: 95.17 Small Business Category You and your team have played a critical role in making sure your employees have the resources to be part of the success of the company. Through your hard work and an employee/customer-centric approach, you have inspired confidence in and earned the respect of the Wisconsin Business Community here in Wisconsin. Again, congratulations on this award and best wishes on your continued success.
Sincerely,
Scott Walker
Governor, State of Wisconsin
Here’s Clancy’s EPIC reply:
Dear Mr. Scott,
On behalf of myself and my employees, we wanted to extend our sincere thanks to you for making this business possible. You and your team played a critical role in inspiring us to open our doors. As a former public school teacher, your legislation made [it] abundantly clear how much you value the students and profession to which I had devoted my life.
Had I not been stripped of my autonomy and respect as an educator, and had my school closed by budget cuts, I never would have decided to become a job creator, thereby earning the acknowledgement from our governor that I never saw after more than a decade of teaching. I do work hard, though I work fewer hours than most of the dedicated teachers that you frequently demonize and undermine.
I also work less hard than my wife, who owns more than half of the company and also did not receive commendation from you. On the up side, I have more time to devote to politics now, especially if you decide to pursue a third term as governor. We won this accolade because we treat and compensate our employees fairly, and realize that they are responsible for our success. If you’d like to stop by, we’d be happy to show you that valuing employees (and people) is not only the right thing to do, but leads to growth, success, and respect. Condolences on your failed presidential bid and lack of job creation.
Sincerely,
Ryan Clancy
*co*-owner Bounce Milwaukee
Oh SNAP! Here’s hoping Walker reads this.
You can see (and like) Clancy’s Facebook post, below:
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