Yeah, #ALDI is extremely German and that's how they are growing in the #USA:

• efficient
• affordable
• fast
• good
• no bullshit

And #USians finally learn the benefits of that, as #Greedflation kicks in and they need to make due with shrinking net income...

• Next thing the #USA is gonna embrace #Ordoliberalism and import things like #UniversalHealthcare and #PaidTimeOff, #PaidSickLeave and #PaidParentalLeave...
  

Am I the only one cringing out about the things that #CNBC lists as negatives?

• Yes you have to bring your own bag or buy one, but those #ShoppingBags at ALDI actually are useful for more than one trip and maybe bunding up trash.
• The quarter deposit rewards people to put their shopping carts back where they picked them up
• You ain't supposed to hang out in an ALDI: You go in, grab what you want, checkout, bag your stuff yourself and get home. This isn't an #IKEA!
• Less selection means less overhead and thus more streamlined operations.
• ALDI doesn't treat their staff like disposable items or trash.

Seriously, all that "#ServiceCulture" demanded is absurd #cringe because in the #US people ain't willing nor able to pay for that!

#sarcasm #USpol #consumers #Shrinkflation #CostOfLiving #Groceries #Food #retail #food

It's a travesty that so many Americans don't use ALL their paid-time off. Find out why you should take that time and learn to appreciate vacations. #Travel #PartTimeTravel #Vacations #PaidTimeOff

https://travel.sidewalksafari.com/vacations/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Work to Live, Live to Travel @work-to-live-live-to-travel-sidewalksafari

August in Paris: When the City Empties Out, Locals Left Behind Rejoice

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/paris-summer-vacations.html

Siggi's is paying $5,000 to encourage Americans to use their paid time off

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/siggis-pto-challenge