Do Charlotte Natives generally dislike Northerners? (car insurance, how much, property taxes)

[anifani821]

Originally Posted by Barkingowl

One of my friends remembers when Eastland Mall was nothing but rolling fields. He & his friends used to play there when they were kids.

I didn't play there, LOL, but I do remember all the hoopla when Eastland opened and I couldn't wait to go over and shop there . . . it was a really nice mall for its time.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

That not be allowed to pump your own gas thing in NJ just floors me! Couldn't believe it the first time I was thru there and found this out. Just a great example of another way I think unions make sure people get ripped off.

What do unions have to do with a state law that is in place to preserve jobs?

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by southbound_295

What do unions have to do with a state law that is in place to preserve jobs?

NC and the south in general are not pro-Union. Many of us believe in free enterprise and competition, not government protection of jobs like pumping gas. It is my impression the only reason states in the northeast do this is because of pressure by ridiculously powerful unions.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

NC and the south in general are not pro-Union. Many of us believe in free enterprise and competition, not government protection of jobs like pumping gas. It is my impression the only reason states in the northeast do this is because of pressure by ridiculously powerful unions.

What union would that be?

I have worked union jobs & non-union jobs & there are pros & cons to both.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by southbound_295

What union would that be?

I have worked union jobs & non-union jobs & there are pros & cons to both.

I don't know the name of the union that New Jersey service station attendants belong to for pete's sake, I just know that they do.

[NCyank]

Originally Posted by charlottenativegirl

I am a Charlotte native, but feel like I'm in the minority. It seems like everyone I encounter is from NY or NJ. Where are all the native Charlotteans? I know you are out there. We live in Union County, and I would love to find someone that remembers what the Charlotte area was like before 1985. Matthews was considered living out in the country. I do miss driving down Providence and Monroe Rd. and only seeing a few other cars. I understand why so many people want to move here, but soon it will be just like what you are trying to get away from, so keep in mind what drew you here in the first place. Be kind and courteous, speak slowly, and quietly, and use your turn signals, and we will get along just fine.

Well, we didn't come here to get away from anything...just another move. As for the speaking slowly....I try, I really do!!

Regarding the original question, I have never felt 'disliked' on a personal level since living in the south (both here and TN, I won't count S. Tx as that is a different kind of 'south) but there are definitely times when we have felt like outsiders. I can understand the reaction somewhat, some folks move down here and then want to change everything to be like where they came from and the locals can get defensive. However, that has never been our approach. We try to acclimate to where ever we are, appreciating all the cultural differences, the local customs etc. Now, we would never be mistaken for true Southerners, but we try not to act too much like Yankees.

[CouponJack]

I don't believe Unions had anything to do w/the law in NJ about pumping your own gas. Also, Oregon has this law on the books as of today....

IMO the law is outdated and I would think most up there would pump their own gas for an extra 5 cents off per gallon....

In regards to unions, I believe they had their place years ago (when kids were working 70 hr work weeks in mills and such), however I don't believe they are useful anymore....just mho....

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by CouponJack

I don't believe Unions had anything to do w/the law in NJ about pumping your own gas. Also, Oregon has this law on the books as of today....

IMO the law is outdated and I would think most up there would pump their own gas for an extra 5 cents off per gallon....

In regards to unions, I believe they had their place years ago (when kids were working 70 hr work weeks in mills and such), however I don't believe they are useful anymore....just mho....

Jack, my sister lives in the area and tells me otherwise (about the union influence). I believe in the case of Oregon I think we can chalk that up to it being a very liberal state, 'nuff said.

I agree with you about the unions having a place years ago in this country - they were a good thing for sure - but they have outlived their usefullness at this point in time.

[CouponJack]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

Jack, my sister lives in the area and tells me otherwise (about the union influence). I believe in the case of Oregon I think we can chalk that up to it being a very liberal state, 'nuff said.

I agree with you about the unions having a place years ago in this country - they were a good thing for sure - but they have outlived their usefullness at this point in time.

She could be right...I just did a short lookup about it and it said the law was put on the books in '49 because lawmakers were afraid for everyday folk to handle "hazardous" materials.....is that true? I have no idea.....could union(s) played a part? now that I think about it, I wouldn't be shocked...

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

I don't know the name of the union that New Jersey service station attendants belong to for pete's sake, I just know that they do.

There is no union. It's a non-union, low-skill job. The state decided to preserve the job because high school students who are learning to be mechanics use it as a springboard to mechanic jobs & immigrants can do the job while they learn English.

By the way, you'll see that my location is listed as South Jersey. It's a place where you can talk to cashiers in stores & speak to people on the street. Cashiers who you deal with regularly call you by your name.

I can no longer deal with the tax & job situation here & I'm going to move to the western outskirts, probably in Kings Mountain, & there won't be a problem because they won't hear any complaints from me.

That said, I have pumped my own gas in many states over the years. My favorite was when I was visiting a friend in Rome, Georgia. I stopped to get gas at a FINA & a young man came out & said, Ma'am, I see you're from NJ, I'll do that for you. I told him, Thank you, Sir, but I'm not too good to pump my own. He stood there & we talked, & then we walked in & I paid him. We wished each other a good day & I left.

I've always found that it's best to not make assumptions about other people & places & I'm almost never disappointed.