Comments on: A List Of Things State Workers Can Do To Avoid The Food Line http://jerseymike.org/2009/07/a-list-of-things-state-workers-can-do-to-avoid-the-food-line/ We ain't even keeping score no more... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:29:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Krissy http://jerseymike.org/2009/07/a-list-of-things-state-workers-can-do-to-avoid-the-food-line/comment-page-1/#comment-49582 Krissy Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:43:32 +0000 http://jerseymike.org/?p=1406#comment-49582 Well....look who's shaking things up! Some valid points my friend! ease up on the fat kid comments though :) Everyone needs to use their moral compass to decide if they need to be in the free food line. Some people do and that's just fine. there is a myth that state workers are living in the lap of luxury.....not true for the most part. at any rate.....can i get some bagels? Well….look who’s shaking things up! Some valid points my friend!
ease up on the fat kid comments though :)
Everyone needs to use their moral compass to decide if they need to be in the free food line. Some people do and that’s just fine. there is a myth that state workers are living in the lap of luxury…..not true for the most part.
at any rate…..can i get some bagels?

]]> By: L http://jerseymike.org/2009/07/a-list-of-things-state-workers-can-do-to-avoid-the-food-line/comment-page-1/#comment-49505 L Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:00:44 +0000 http://jerseymike.org/?p=1406#comment-49505 LA - I recommend you reapply at least for food stamps. They are increasing the income limit to 160% FPIG, so you will probably qualify even when receiving your full pays. For 3 people, the income limit goes up to $2347 gross/mo on July 27. Not everyone's situation is the same, most of us are just embarassed that so many people showed up on the first day, when we haven't even been without a full pay yet. LA – I recommend you reapply at least for food stamps. They are increasing the income limit to 160% FPIG, so you will probably qualify even when receiving your full pays.

For 3 people, the income limit goes up to $2347 gross/mo on July 27.

Not everyone’s situation is the same, most of us are just embarassed that so many people showed up on the first day, when we haven’t even been without a full pay yet.

]]> By: stoneman http://jerseymike.org/2009/07/a-list-of-things-state-workers-can-do-to-avoid-the-food-line/comment-page-1/#comment-49501 stoneman Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:15:31 +0000 http://jerseymike.org/?p=1406#comment-49501 Jersey, I can't help myself... Weis? Wheres the love for Karns, man?!!? Karns is probably as "local" and affordable as one can get in this day of "big box food stores". Fresh meats, good variety, usually a deal (or three) on your favorite boxed item, and NO frequent shopper card required! Jersey, I can’t help myself… Weis? Wheres the love for Karns, man?!!?

Karns is probably as “local” and affordable as one can get in this day of “big box food stores”. Fresh meats, good variety, usually a deal (or three) on your favorite boxed item, and NO frequent shopper card required!

]]> By: LA http://jerseymike.org/2009/07/a-list-of-things-state-workers-can-do-to-avoid-the-food-line/comment-page-1/#comment-49498 LA Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:56:17 +0000 http://jerseymike.org/?p=1406#comment-49498 I'm not directing my comments to your post, but rather comments I read on pennlive (sorry). I have yet to call the food bank, but seeing as a lot of state workers are jumping on the bandwagon I feel as if I don't go now, there won't be anything left for those who *really* need it. I'm also in a management position (albeit the lowest level you can get)so the comments about managers don't sit well with me either (which by the way, is barely over $30K *Before taxes) I’m not directing my comments to your post, but rather comments I read on pennlive (sorry). I have yet to call the food bank, but seeing as a lot of state workers are jumping on the bandwagon I feel as if I don’t go now, there won’t be anything left for those who *really* need it. I’m also in a management position (albeit the lowest level you can get)so the comments about managers don’t sit well with me either (which by the way, is barely over $30K *Before taxes)

]]> By: Jersey http://jerseymike.org/2009/07/a-list-of-things-state-workers-can-do-to-avoid-the-food-line/comment-page-1/#comment-49493 Jersey Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:23:30 +0000 http://jerseymike.org/?p=1406#comment-49493 LA- Thanks for the comments...and I commend you for working so hard to raise your children. Trust me- I know the meaning of the phrase "things are tight" - And I'm pretty sure it's been made clear that this post isn't directed at EVERY person who stood in that line...but judging by the comments, it sounds like a good majority of those with their hands out should have just kept their hands in their pockets and walked to their car to drive home to their cable TV and big leather couches. LA-

Thanks for the comments…and I commend you for working so hard to raise your children.

Trust me- I know the meaning of the phrase “things are tight” –

And I’m pretty sure it’s been made clear that this post isn’t directed at EVERY person who stood in that line…but judging by the comments, it sounds like a good majority of those with their hands out should have just kept their hands in their pockets and walked to their car to drive home to their cable TV and big leather couches.

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