Do you ever feel like you are being judged for using food stamps or wic?

Fiasco77 · August 2011

Whenever I'm using the wic checks it takes the cashier forever and people behind me get impatient. They have sighed theatrically and mumbled under their breath. Where I shop you have to say how you are paying so whenever I say food stamps after my groceries are rung up, I feel eyes combing over my groceries to see how their tax dollars are being spent. I imagine this will get worse as I start showing. I'm only two months along now but I imagine a toddler, a baby and angry people in the grocery store in a few months.

Anyone else feel like this?

cndmexbaby · August 2011

piddlepaddle:
Whenever I'm using the wic checks it takes the cashier forever and people behind me get impatient. They have sighed theatrically and mumbled under their breath. Where I shop you have to say how you are paying so whenever I say food stamps after my groceries are rung up, I feel eyes combing over my groceries to see how their tax dollars are being spent. I imagine this will get worse as I start showing. I'm only two months along now but I imagine a toddler, a baby and angry people in the grocery store in a few months.
Anyone else feel like this?

It is probably more about the cashier taking forever to process the checks. I thought they were electronic now? They are in Hawaii. Anyway I get annoyed when old ladies use real checks because it takes forever. Either way, just ignore it and live your life. Don't let them get to you.

lildevil968 · August 2011

I felt the exact same way when I using WIC. I even had one lady tell me that I shouldn't be reproducing if I couldn't afford to have 2 kids. People are going to be judgemental jerks everywhere you go, so just live your life, and let them live theirs.

FoodieMama · August 2011

In my state this is a debit-card type thing and goes pretty fast, so I never notice someone is using food "stamps."

However, it annoys the heck out of me when people try to use more than 5 coupons and then argue with the cashier about said coupons. They seriously need to have special checkout lines for these coupon folks, who are high maintenance and make me wait in line while they try to basically steal groceries. These are also the same folks who notice if a can of soup rings up 5 cents more than the sign. Sure, it's an error that shouldn't happen, but my time for standing in line an extra 10 minutes while they price check is worth way more than the 5 cents.

Sorry for the soap box. Embarrassed

DreadLoc · August 2011

Girl, just ignore them. Not everyones life is fxcking peachy and you are doing what you need to do to feed your family.

kdello · August 2011

MrsLacy:
Girl, just ignore them. Not everyones life is fxcking peachy and you are doing what you need to do to feed your family.

This. And I have no problem with WIC people, the 300 coupon people and old dudes who pay with check are the annoying ones. Don't let it bother you, woman.

Erina1004 · August 2011

I guess I would judge of said groceries were going toward throwing a baby shower. Who are you, really?

CinemaGoddess · August 2011

FoodieMama:

In my state this is a debit-card type thing and goes pretty fast, so I never notice someone is using food "stamps."

However, it annoys the heck out of me when people try to use more than 5 coupons and then argue with the cashier about said coupons. They seriously need to have special checkout lines for these coupon folks, who are high maintenance and make me wait in line while they try to basically steal groceries. These are also the same folks who notice if a can of soup rings up 5 cents more than the sign. Sure, it's an error that shouldn't happen, but my time for standing in line an extra 10 minutes while they price check is worth way more than the 5 cents.

Sorry for the soap box.

Fiasco77 · August 2011

Erina1004:
I guess I would judge of said groceries were going toward throwing a baby shower. Who are you, really?

Huh? If you mean the shower I'm throwing for bff, her mom paid for that whopping $276 bill.

Fiasco77 · August 2011

lildevil968:
I felt the exact same way when I using WIC. I even had one lady tell me that I shouldn't be reproducing if I couldn't afford to have 2 kids. People are going to be judgemental jerks everywhere you go, so just live your life, and let them live theirs.

Sound advice, thanks.

KoalaBear103 · August 2011

CinemaGoddess:
FoodieMama:

In my state this is a debit-card type thing and goes pretty fast, so I never notice someone is using food "stamps."

However, it annoys the heck out of me when people try to use more than 5 coupons and then argue with the cashier about said coupons. They seriously need to have special checkout lines for these coupon folks, who are high maintenance and make me wait in line while they try to basically steal groceries. These are also the same folks who notice if a can of soup rings up 5 cents more than the sign. Sure, it's an error that shouldn't happen, but my time for standing in line an extra 10 minutes while they price check is worth way more than the 5 cents.

Sorry for the soap box.

I missed your gifs and their awesomeness while I was away. I'm so glad you still have the gift of gif!! Smile

Rach21 · August 2011

CinemaGoddess:
FoodieMama:

In my state this is a debit-card type thing and goes pretty fast, so I never notice someone is using food "stamps."
However, it annoys the heck out of me when people try to use more than 5 coupons and then argue with the cashier about said coupons. They seriously need to have special checkout lines for these coupon folks, who are high maintenance and make me wait in line while they try to basically steal groceries. These are also the same folks who notice if a can of soup rings up 5 cents more than the sign. Sure, it's an error that shouldn't happen, but my time for standing in line an extra 10 minutes while they price check is worth way more than the 5 cents.
Sorry for the soap box.

LOVE this gif.

Food stamps at strip clubs? I judge thee.

Food stamps to buy food (whatever food it is)? I judge thee not.

(As a coupon lady, I check the receipt when I get to the car and if I find a problem, I go back to customer service. I don't hold up the line. I also have no more than 10-15 coupons at a time, so I'm doing something wrong. But I still save a ton! So there!)

hoping4sticky · August 2011

CinemaGoddess:
FoodieMama:

In my state this is a debit-card type thing and goes pretty fast, so I never notice someone is using food "stamps."

However, it annoys the heck out of me when people try to use more than 5 coupons and then argue with the cashier about said coupons. They seriously need to have special checkout lines for these coupon folks, who are high maintenance and make me wait in line while they try to basically steal groceries. These are also the same folks who notice if a can of soup rings up 5 cents more than the sign. Sure, it's an error that shouldn't happen, but my time for standing in line an extra 10 minutes while they price check is worth way more than the 5 cents.

Sorry for the soap box.

Where is the damn like button, or more appropriate here, LOVE!

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ASmallWonder · August 2011

I think the annoyance with WIC is two fold and one may not apply to you at all. For some it's that the cashiers don't know what they're doing so it takes forever - not your fault. But I've worked in a supermarket and MY experience (again, probably not your case) is that most people using them don't know how to use them and I'd end up spending forever explaining that no, you can't buy fruit juice cocktail for the juice item or Fruit Loops for the cereal item. Things like that. When the person using the checks know what they can get and the cashier knows what they're doing, it moves pretty fast. Try not to let the sighing get to you.

Rach21 · August 2011

elmoali:
I think the annoyance with WIC is two fold and one may not apply to you at all. For some it's that the cashiers don't know what they're doing so it takes forever - not your fault. But I've worked in a supermarket and MY experience (again, probably not your case) is that most people using them don't know how to use them and I'd end up spending forever explaining that no, you can't buy fruit juice cocktail for the juice item or Fruit Loops for the cereal item. Things like that. When the person using the checks know what they can get and the cashier knows what they're doing, it moves pretty fast. Try not to let the sighing get to you.

I saw a really nice supermarket employee take the time to explain to a little old woman how WIC works and what it can be used for. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I love (most) old people and she was such a spunky old gal. From what I heard, she became the primary guardian of her grandkids.

Fiasco77 · August 2011

I'll admit that the first time I tried to use WIC I had no idea what to get. I was confused but the employees showed me what was acceptable to get through WIC. Now I'm a pro and only get accepted items. Thanks for making me feel better ladies.

SpinFreak13 · August 2011

lildevil968:
I felt the exact same way when I using WIC. I even had one lady tell me that I shouldn't be reproducing if I couldn't afford to have 2 kids. People are going to be judgemental jerks everywhere you go, so just live your life, and let them live theirs.

When I see someone use WIC or food stamps - I do look at what they've bought. But not because I'm counting my tax dollars - I'm just hoping they bought healthy food.

Lildevil - that woman was out of line.

TXBaby2 · August 2011

Mmmm, Nathan Fillion.

Sweeti7307 · August 2011

SpinFreak13:
lildevil968:
I felt the exact same way when I using WIC. I even had one lady tell me that I shouldn't be reproducing if I couldn't afford to have 2 kids. People are going to be judgemental jerks everywhere you go, so just live your life, and let them live theirs.

When I see someone use WIC or food stamps - I do look at what they've bought. But not because I'm counting my tax dollars - I'm just hoping they bought healthy food.

Lildevil - that woman was out of line.

But why is it your business if they are getting healthy food or not?

drewiekc · August 2011

heckysue:
Sweeti7307:
SpinFreak13:

lildevil968:
I felt the exact same way when I using WIC. I even had one lady tell me that I shouldn't be reproducing if I couldn't afford to have 2 kids. People are going to be judgemental jerks everywhere you go, so just live your life, and let them live theirs.

When I see someone use WIC or food stamps - I do look at what they've bought. But not because I'm counting my tax dollars - I'm just hoping they bought healthy food.

Lildevil - that woman was out of line.

But why is it your business if they are getting healthy food or not?
I'll be honest, I do this too. It's none of my damn business. And it's not about the tax dollars. I think part of it is that at least in this area a lot of the economically depressed areas also have little access to good grocery stores and there is a big lack of available education on what good food choices are. I like to see kids get healthy food, and I always hope that ALL kids get good nutrition whether their parents are on gov't assistance or not. I can't help it. But I'm not judging.

This is me too. Except, I totally judge when I see someone going through the line with a cart full of junk food when they have their kids in tow. I never pay attention to how people are paying (unless they are the slow check writers or the 50 coupon people), but I do judge the contents of peoples' carts. Right? No, because it's most certainly not my business. But I still do it.

SpinFreak13 · August 2011

heckysue:
Sweeti7307:
SpinFreak13:

lildevil968:
I felt the exact same way when I using WIC. I even had one lady tell me that I shouldn't be reproducing if I couldn't afford to have 2 kids. People are going to be judgemental jerks everywhere you go, so just live your life, and let them live theirs.

When I see someone use WIC or food stamps - I do look at what they've bought. But not because I'm counting my tax dollars - I'm just hoping they bought healthy food.

Lildevil - that woman was out of line.

But why is it your business if they are getting healthy food or not?

I'll be honest, I do this too. It's none of my damn business. And it's not about the tax dollars. I think part of it is that at least in this area a lot of the economically depressed areas also have little access to good grocery stores and there is a big lack of available education on what good food choices are. I like to see kids get healthy food, and I always hope that ALL kids get good nutrition whether their parents are on gov't assistance or not. I can't help it. But I'm not judging.

That's pretty much it.

Is it my business? Yes, because of my profession, I care about people's health. And to back up what Hecky said about kids - we have such an obeseidy epidemic, that it pains me to see a parent feed thier kid crap. I give my sister sh!t all the time about what she feeds her kids.

It makes me sad when I see a parent with a cart full of oreos, pop tarts, juice boxes, processed foods, etc. and not a spot of fruit, veggies, or whole grains. It's my mission to educate clients about nutrition (non-clients, too, by offering free nutrition seminars and posting info on my blog). 'Cause it takes a village.

CinemaGoddess · August 2011

SpinFreak13:
heckysue:
Sweeti7307:
SpinFreak13:

lildevil968:
I felt the exact same way when I using WIC. I even had one lady tell me that I shouldn't be reproducing if I couldn't afford to have 2 kids. People are going to be judgemental jerks everywhere you go, so just live your life, and let them live theirs.

When I see someone use WIC or food stamps - I do look at what they've bought. But not because I'm counting my tax dollars - I'm just hoping they bought healthy food.

Lildevil - that woman was out of line.

But why is it your business if they are getting healthy food or not?

I'll be honest, I do this too. It's none of my damn business. And it's not about the tax dollars. I think part of it is that at least in this area a lot of the economically depressed areas also have little access to good grocery stores and there is a big lack of available education on what good food choices are. I like to see kids get healthy food, and I always hope that ALL kids get good nutrition whether their parents are on gov't assistance or not. I can't help it. But I'm not judging.

That's pretty much it.

Is it my business? Yes, because of my profession, I care about people's health. And to back up what Hecky said about kids - we have such an obeseidy epidemic, that it pains me to see a parent feed thier kid crap. I give my sister sh!t all the time about what she feeds her kids.

It makes me sad when I see a parent with a cart full of oreos, pop tarts, juice boxes, processed foods, etc. and not a spot of fruit, veggies, or whole grains. It's my mission to educate clients about nutrition (non-clients, too, by offering free nutrition seminars and posting info on my blog). 'Cause it takes a village.

FWIW - That's all you'll see in my basket at the grocery store.

Because we buy all of our fruits and veggies from farmer's markets and the Korean grocery. All of our bread comes from the day-old bakery and we buy our meats in bulk when my BFF goes to Costco.

Walla.

Fiasco77 · August 2011

SpinFreak13, are you checking everyone's carts or just the ones with food stamps? I don't want to be held to a higher standard because I'm poor.

SpinFreak13 · August 2011

I check everyone's carts. I have no idea if they are on food stamps or wic unless we are in the same line.

I digressed. Oops.

Fiasco77 · August 2011

SpinFreak13:
I check everyone's carts. I have no idea if they are on food stamps or wic unless we are in the same line.

I digressed. Oops.

Oh I thought you meant for those of us on food stamps. My bad.

Fiasco77 · August 2011

kirky05:
Blah, blah, blah, poor people suck ballz, WIC checks are for losers, unhealthy Snickers bars, government money, reproducing in mass quantities, Escalades, Prada, Coach purses, and dirty, dirty hookers.
Did I cover it all?

You forgot the hate for extreme couponers. That show has ruined grocery stores all over the nation. Amateurs with no idea of how to stack or double are slowing down lanes from coast to coast.

SpinFreak13 · August 2011

BTW, Piddle: I love that you buy your fruits and veggies at the farmer's market Big Smile

Rach21 · August 2011

SpinFreak13:
I check everyone's carts. I have no idea if they are on food stamps or wic unless we are in the same line.
I digressed. Oops.

I don't "check" carts, but I play a mental game in the Express line. If someone's 10 items are less are in no way related, I try to mentally figure out what their night is going to be like. For ex: pizza + 24 pack of Yuengling + FiberOne yogurt + SoftScrub = tonight's the night he hope she sleeps over, but he just got off work so he hopes she's not early cuz he needs to scrub the can.

ETA: Self-check-out really blows because people that buy the real interesting stuff (latex gloves, condoms, silly string, and red bull) can ring that stuff up themselves. :c(

CinemaGoddess · August 2011

Rach21:
SpinFreak13:

I check everyone's carts. I have no idea if they are on food stamps or wic unless we are in the same line.

I digressed. Oops.

I don't "check" carts, but I play a mental game in the Express line. If someone's 10 items are less are in no way related, I try to mentally figure out what their night is going to be like. For ex: pizza + 24 pack of Yuengling + FiberOne yogurt + SoftScrub = tonight's the night he hope she sleeps over, but he just got off work so he hopes she's not early cuz he needs to scrub the can.

EXACTLY. This is the game you play.

::says the woman who once went through a grocery store line with a bottle of wine, a box of condoms, a thing of KY jelly and a cucumber::

It is NOT what you think!

jmepurple · August 2011

piddlepaddle:

Whenever I'm using the wic checks it takes the cashier forever and people behind me get impatient. They have sighed theatrically and mumbled under their breath. Where I shop you have to say how you are paying so whenever I say food stamps after my groceries are rung up, I feel eyes combing over my groceries to see how their tax dollars are being spent. I imagine this will get worse as I start showing. I'm only two months along now but I imagine a toddler, a baby and angry people in the grocery store in a few months.

Anyone else feel like this?

I actually had a guy behind me storm out of line cursing loudly about me and then when he was leaving and I was still standing there waiting he asked me if I was paying with pennies. He then realized what I was using, snickered at me and said figures. It svcked!

Rach21 · August 2011

CinemaGoddess:
Rach21:
SpinFreak13:

I check everyone's carts. I have no idea if they are on food stamps or wic unless we are in the same line.
I digressed. Oops.
I don't "check" carts, but I play a mental game in the Express line. If someone's 10 items are less are in no way related, I try to mentally figure out what their night is going to be like. For ex: pizza + 24 pack of Yuengling + FiberOne yogurt + SoftScrub = tonight's the night he hope she sleeps over, but he just got off work so he hopes she's not early cuz he needs to scrub the can.
EXACTLY. This is the game you play.
::says the woman who once went through a grocery store line with a bottle of wine, a box of condoms, a thing of KY jelly and a cucumber::
It is NOT what you think!

LOLOLOL I bet your cashier was talking about your purchase for the rest of the night!!! ;c)

SpinFreak13 · August 2011

Rach21:
CinemaGoddess:
Rach21:
SpinFreak13:

I check everyone's carts. I have no idea if they are on food stamps or wic unless we are in the same line.

I digressed. Oops.

I don't "check" carts, but I play a mental game in the Express line. If someone's 10 items are less are in no way related, I try to mentally figure out what their night is going to be like. For ex: pizza + 24 pack of Yuengling + FiberOne yogurt + SoftScrub = tonight's the night he hope she sleeps over, but he just got off work so he hopes she's not early cuz he needs to scrub the can.

EXACTLY. This is the game you play.

::says the woman who once went through a grocery store line with a bottle of wine, a box of condoms, a thing of KY jelly and a cucumber::

It is NOT what you think!

LOLOLOL I bet your cashier was talking about your purchase for the rest of the night!!! ;c)

Fun game. I'll have to start playing to ammuse myself in line next time.

I usually giggle to myself when I see a woman check out with only a few items...and a CUCUMBER! (ranch dip? no? hmmmmm.....)

Rach21 · August 2011

jmepurple:
piddlepaddle:

Whenever I'm using the wic checks it takes the cashier forever and people behind me get impatient. They have sighed theatrically and mumbled under their breath. Where I shop you have to say how you are paying so whenever I say food stamps after my groceries are rung up, I feel eyes combing over my groceries to see how their tax dollars are being spent. I imagine this will get worse as I start showing. I'm only two months along now but I imagine a toddler, a baby and angry people in the grocery store in a few months.
Anyone else feel like this?

I actually had a guy behind me storm out of line cursing loudly about me and then when he was leaving and I was still standing there waiting he asked me if I was paying with pennies. He then realized what I was using, snickered at me and said figures. It svcked!

What a tool!!!

Welfare Queen · August 2011

All the motherfuckings time. Especially when I try to use my WIC and TANF for a pedicure.

Yules · August 2011

Welfare queens post is my favorite. Come on barbie let's go party.

J+MS · August 2011

Yules:
Welfare queens post is my favorite. Come on barbie let's go party.

ames71 · August 2011

CinemaGoddess:

I'm not going to bother reading the rest of this thread.

I got what I wanted.

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happyhoopla · August 2011

Rach21:
CinemaGoddess:
Rach21:
SpinFreak13:

I check everyone's carts. I have no idea if they are on food stamps or wic unless we are in the same line.

I digressed. Oops.

I don't "check" carts, but I play a mental game in the Express line. If someone's 10 items are less are in no way related, I try to mentally figure out what their night is going to be like. For ex: pizza + 24 pack of Yuengling + FiberOne yogurt + SoftScrub = tonight's the night he hope she sleeps over, but he just got off work so he hopes she's not early cuz he needs to scrub the can.

EXACTLY. This is the game you play.

::says the woman who once went through a grocery store line with a bottle of wine, a box of condoms, a thing of KY jelly and a cucumber::

It is NOT what you think!

LOLOLOL I bet your cashier was talking about your purchase for the rest of the night!!! ;c)

A few years ago during a late evening shopping trip, DH and I saw a woman buying about 5 cans of whipped cream and 5 boxes of enemas. Her night was going to be wild. Ick!

SpinFreak13 · August 2011

happyhoopla:
Rach21:
CinemaGoddess:
Rach21:
SpinFreak13:

I check everyone's carts. I have no idea if they are on food stamps or wic unless we are in the same line.

I digressed. Oops.

I don't "check" carts, but I play a mental game in the Express line. If someone's 10 items are less are in no way related, I try to mentally figure out what their night is going to be like. For ex: pizza + 24 pack of Yuengling + FiberOne yogurt + SoftScrub = tonight's the night he hope she sleeps over, but he just got off work so he hopes she's not early cuz he needs to scrub the can.

EXACTLY. This is the game you play.

::says the woman who once went through a grocery store line with a bottle of wine, a box of condoms, a thing of KY jelly and a cucumber::

It is NOT what you think!

LOLOLOL I bet your cashier was talking about your purchase for the rest of the night!!! ;c)

A few years ago during a late evening shopping trip, DH and I saw a woman buying about 5 cans of whipped cream and 5 boxes of enemas. Her night was going to be wild.

Did she have a coupon?

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