“never think about yourself; always help others”

[BobPSU92]

Here in NEW. JERSEY. , a BAG. BAN. recently went into effect. While in Wegmans, I purchased a few reusable bags to haul my scones and coffees home. This is the bag:

Never? Always? And “we are stronger together”? Are we? Who’s we? What if “we” includes michigan athletic supporters or other losers?

I think Wegmans is being pushy here, and I don’t like the absolute tone. Also, I am struggling to reconcile their words with my “F*ck everyone” stance. This is a real struggle for me. The bag rubs me the wrong way (), but I love Wegmans’ bakery.

 

[PSUJam]

Here in NEW. JERSEY. , a BAG. BAN. recently went into effect. While in Wegmans, I purchased a few reusable bags to haul my scones and coffees home. This is the bag:

Never? Always? And “we are stronger together”? Are we? Who’s we? What if “we” includes michigan athletic supporters or other losers?

I think Wegmans is being pushy here, and I don’t like the absolute tone. Also, I am struggling to reconcile their words with my “F*ck everyone” stance. This is a real struggle for me. The bag rubs me the wrong way (), but I love Wegmans’ bakery.

The least you can do is let others smoke in your car.

 

[jp3272]

Wait for someone with the same bag to help YOU, Bob!

 

[BobPSU92]

Wait for someone with the same bag to help YOU, Bob!

There’s no help for me.

 

[psuro]

Go talk to a manager, Karen.

 

[Fac]

There’s no help for me.

We do realize that, but we do love you the way you are.

 

[91Joe95]

Here in NEW. JERSEY. , a BAG. BAN. recently went into effect. While in Wegmans, I purchased a few reusable bags to haul my scones and coffees home. This is the bag:

Never? Always? And “we are stronger together”? Are we? Who’s we? What if “we” includes michigan athletic supporters or other losers?

I think Wegmans is being pushy here, and I don’t like the absolute tone. Also, I am struggling to reconcile their words with my “F*ck everyone” stance. This is a real struggle for me. The bag rubs me the wrong way (), but I love Wegmans’ bakery.

NJ - well there's your problem.

 

[Keyser Soze 16802]

 

[Nitt1300]

NJ - well there's your problem.

yep, one of the top states in both education and average income- no doubt that's a big problem

 

[CVLion]

The bag rubs me the wrong way

Better stick to its intended purpose, then

 

[Connorpozlee]

Here in NEW. JERSEY. , a BAG. BAN. recently went into effect. While in Wegmans, I purchased a few reusable bags to haul my scones and coffees home. This is the bag:

Never? Always? And “we are stronger together”? Are we? Who’s we? What if “we” includes michigan athletic supporters or other losers?

I think Wegmans is being pushy here, and I don’t like the absolute tone. Also, I am struggling to reconcile their words with my “F*ck everyone” stance. This is a real struggle for me. The bag rubs me the wrong way (), but I love Wegmans’ bakery.

I didn’t know you could be rubbed the wrong way

 

[psu31trap]

My kids think is such a great idea for the environment. They don’t think it’s a big deal that I have to drive around with empty grocery bags in the back of my car for the rest of my life or until I retire and move away.

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

Here in NEW. JERSEY. , a BAG. BAN. recently went into effect. While in Wegmans, I purchased a few reusable bags to haul my scones and coffees home. This is the bag:

Never? Always? And “we are stronger together”? Are we? Who’s we? What if “we” includes michigan athletic supporters or other losers?

I think Wegmans is being pushy here, and I don’t like the absolute tone. Also, I am struggling to reconcile their words with my “F*ck everyone” stance. This is a real struggle for me. The bag rubs me the wrong way (), but I love Wegmans’ bakery.

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

Helping others is overrated. F.. k them! I am more important!!

 

[Nitt1300]

My kids think is such a great idea for the environment. They don’t think it’s a big deal that I have to drive around with empty grocery bags in the back of my car for the rest of my life or until I retire and move away.

how sad

 

[91Joe95]

yep, one of the top states in both education and average income- no doubt that's a big problem

NJ has a lot to be thankful for being situated so close to NYC and Philadelphia.

 

[91Joe95]

BTW, the founder of wegmans apparently used to say it a lot. Isn't his picture at the entrance with the saying on it?

 

[psu31trap]

NJ has a lot to be thankful for being situated so close to NYC and Philadelphia.

People forget that the cost of living in NJ is one of the highest in the country. Sure public education from K through 12 is one of the best in the country, but this comes at a cost. A teacher in NJ will max out his or her steps after 9 years, this means they’re pulling in $115K for 10 months work. The average police officer who works a little OT can earn $150k to $190k a year. Unlike other government employees, an officer’s pension is calculated on a base salary and OT. They’re able to retire after 20 years with 50% pay and after 25 years 75% pay. This is why property taxes on a very modest 1800sqft bi-level can range from 14k-16k per year. With a more opulent 3200sqft home on a half acre lot in a nice area, expect your property taxes to tip the scale at $20k - $25k per year. Property taxes of homes in Colts Neck and Mantoloking would rival that of Beverly Hills and Bel Air.

Yes, Nit1300 is 100% correct, one of the best, if not the best in public education and average income. But that comes at a tremendous cost.

 

[CVLion]

BTW, the founder of wegmans apparently used to say it a lot. Isn't his picture at the entrance with the saying on it?

Yep

 

[Mile High Lion]

Never think about yourself. What terrible advice. Surprising a well known business would print that on a bag.

 

[leinbacker]

My kids think is such a great idea for the environment. They don’t think it’s a big deal that I have to drive around with empty grocery bags in the back of my car for the rest of my life or until I retire and move away.

do they drink bottled or tap water?

 

[razpsu]

Isnt the owners of the wegmans millionaires? Man they have it rough so why not tell everyone else how to live.

 

[PSUJam]

People forget that the cost of living in NJ is one of the highest in the country. Sure public education from K through 12 is one of the best in the country, but this comes at a cost. A teacher in NJ will max out his or her steps after 9 years, this means they’re pulling in $115K for 10 months work. The average police officer who works a little OT can earn $150k to $190k a year. Unlike other government employees, an officer’s pension is calculated on a base salary and OT. They’re able to retire after 20 years with 50% pay and after 25 years 75% pay. This is why property taxes on a very modest 1800sqft bi-level can range from 14k-16k per year. With a more opulent 3200sqft home on a half acre lot in a nice area, expect your property taxes to tip the scale at $20k - $25k per year. Property taxes of homes in Colts Neck and Mantoloking would rival that of Beverly Hills and Bel Air.

Yes, Nit1300 is 100% correct, one of the best, if not the best in public education and average income. But that comes at a tremendous cost.

My body my choice. Move.

 

[JohnJumba]

Everything is good, love all.

 

[91Joe95]

 

[lemonears]

Here in NEW. JERSEY. , a BAG. BAN. recently went into effect. While in Wegmans, I purchased a few reusable bags to haul my scones and coffees home. This is the bag:

Never? Always? And “we are stronger together”? Are we? Who’s we? What if “we” includes michigan athletic supporters or other losers?

I think Wegmans is being pushy here, and I don’t like the absolute tone. Also, I am struggling to reconcile their words with my “F*ck everyone” stance. This is a real struggle for me. The bag rubs me the wrong way (), but I love Wegmans’ bakery.

Not surprising. All that matters in our society anymore is virtue signaling. Nobody tackles the hard problems or spends time really thinking about the issues. Emotional responses to problems are all that matter. Actually solving problems is hard work and we have a lazy society that isn't capable of hard work. It is a lot easier to just carry a bag with a trite phrase on it and go back to playing candy crush on the iPhone.

 

[BobPSU92]

Not surprising. All that matters in our society anymore is virtue signaling. Nobody tackles the hard problems or spends time really thinking about the issues. Emotional responses to problems are all the matter. Actually solving problems is hard work and we have a lazy society that isn't capable of hard work. It is a lot easier to just carry a bag with a trite phrase on it and go back to playing candy crush on the iPhone.

Let’s not throw everyone in a bucket. Not everyone fits your stereotype. I virtue signal and go back to playing Pokémon GO on the iPhone.

 

[Pennst8]

Here in NEW. JERSEY. , a BAG. BAN. recently went into effect. While in Wegmans, I purchased a few reusable bags to haul my scones and coffees home. This is the bag:

Never? Always? And “we are stronger together”? Are we? Who’s we? What if “we” includes michigan athletic supporters or other losers?

I think Wegmans is being pushy here, and I don’t like the absolute tone. Also, I am struggling to reconcile their words with my “F*ck everyone” stance. This is a real struggle for me. The bag rubs me the wrong way (), but I love Wegmans’ bakery.

How awful. For Christ's sake, the state sits on an ocean and bring in billions because of it. At least they did the smart thing and banned the damn plastic bags.

 

[psuro]

NJ has a lot to be thankful for being situated so close to NYC and Philadelphia.

Yes, when the colonies were formed, that was the primary plan. Clearly it worked.

 

[psuro]

I don't understand why this is a big deal.

Oh, wait - it isn't.

 

[TheBigUglies]

Spent a couple weeks in the UK and this is standard practice. I bought some bag but kept feckin forgetting to take them with me so had to buy more and more. I think I had about 10 bags by the time I left. I gave them to someone walking in the store.

Anyways...

I am sure it is all just a big misunderstanding....

 

[BobPSU92]

I don't understand why this is a big deal.

Oh, wait - it isn't.

You must one of those people ( ) who has the audacity to think about himself and actually spends some time not helping others.

 

[BobPSU92]

Spent a couple weeks in the UK and this is standard practice. I bought some bag but kept feckin forgetting to take them with me so had to buy more and more. I think I had about 10 bags by the time I left. I gave them to someone walking in the store.

Anyways...

I am sure it is all just a big misunderstanding....

Actually, for some, this all may be a misunderstanding. I don’t give a crap about the BAG. BAN. . We all knew it was coming in NEW. JERSEY. . Whatever.

My issue is the strong message on the Wegmans reusable bag. I expressed the seriousness of this issue for me in the first post. Despite the bag, I still feel a strong urge to think about myself, at least a little.

 

[LionJim]

You must one of those people ( ) who has the audacity to think about himself and actually spends some time not helping others.

Well I for one consider providing people shelter from the rain to be praiseworthy.

 

[psuro]

You must one of those people ( ) who has the audacity to think about himself and actually spends some time not helping others.

I enjoy helping others, as long as there is something in it for me.

 

[LionJim]

I enjoy helping others, as long as there is something in my car for me.

Fixed it for you.

 

[psuro]

Fixed it for you.

Ha!

Well played.

Circle gets the square.

 

[91Joe95]

I don't understand why this is a big deal.

Oh, wait - it isn't.

You must be new around here. Are you actually Ro's miata chick?

 

[PSU12046]

I am sure it is all just a big misunderstanding....

I'm sure it is all just a bag misunderstanding . . .

 

[TiogaLion]

People forget that the cost of living in NJ is one of the highest in the country. Sure public education from K through 12 is one of the best in the country, but this comes at a cost. A teacher in NJ will max out his or her steps after 9 years, this means they’re pulling in $115K for 10 months work. The average police officer who works a little OT can earn $150k to $190k a year. Unlike other government employees, an officer’s pension is calculated on a base salary and OT. They’re able to retire after 20 years with 50% pay and after 25 years 75% pay. This is why property taxes on a very modest 1800sqft bi-level can range from 14k-16k per year. With a more opulent 3200sqft home on a half acre lot in a nice area, expect your property taxes to tip the scale at $20k - $25k per year. Property taxes of homes in Colts Neck and Mantoloking would rival that of Beverly Hills and Bel Air.

Yes, Nit1300 is 100% correct, one of the best, if not the best in public education and average income. But that comes at a tremendous cost.

Public education has nothing to do with money and everything to do with the parents of the children.