The furniture giant Kika/Leiner finally closed his doors on Wednesday. The “Krone” met dismissal employees and curious customers on the past day.
This Wednesday, January 29, 2025, doesn’t even want to work well at the entrance. She walks on her last working day, while a small crowd of people are waiting for admission. In a few hours the huge furniture store in the 14th district, which is already visible remotely, will close forever. Just like the other two branches in Vienna and much more in Austria. This also means that for those who stayed nationally in 1350 of 3,000 employees.
Since the end of last week, the insolvency chain has tried to deal with the last capital with discounts of 90 percent. What worked, because on the last day the building is empty with four malfunctions.
Fully wooden planks for 23 euros and waterballs
There are only a few remaining items on the ground floor. Leiner waterballs about 50 cents, books of one euro and pieces of furniture packed in box. “I have found a solid wooden board,” says a man. Instead of 230 euros, only more than 20 euros owe.
Many other customers are less lucky. “There is nothing left,” says a lady in surprise after she has grown every floor. She doesn’t find children’s room furniture for her son. Only insulated employees can be found on the few agencies in the orphan, a closed belt prohibits access.
Continued until the end
“Not all colleagues have been released today,” says an employee. We want to know why he is still there. “Because I’m dutiful.” What else is there to work? “I don’t know, nothing.” The mood is clouded, disappointed employees who have their professional career. Disappointed customers who have no longer found a bargain and those who are just curious.
However, the majority feels with the employees. “You are always the victims. Especially in times like this when it is so difficult, “says a customer. Some talk well with the employees. At least one comfort, albeit a small one.
With the Insolvency Foundation for the new career
Many have given the last few days to dilute their service in the current furniture store -Pik and to provide the wells of the former employer about theirs. About 200 people are affected by bankruptcy in Vienna. They look at an unknown future – a time of reorientation. The Insolvency Foundation of the city of Vienna and the Waff want to help them.
Participants have the opportunity to invest in training and further training up to three years whether it concerns an internship, study or additional qualifications. During this time you will receive unemployment from the AMS Vienna and a training subsidy of 100 euros per month. Information is available on the homepage of the Waff.
Source: Krone
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