Life in New Jersey is great – there’s so much to do, we’re a relatively safe state and we have an excellent education system. Still, not everything is perfect. Here are a few struggles that most New Jerseyans know all too well.
- Rush Hour
Flickr/Bill Benzon Or, more accurately, hours. I stay off the road whenever possible between 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m..
- Shore Traffic
Flickr/Doug Kerr You may spend more time getting to the beach than at the beach. If you’re a New Jerseyan, you know this photo was probably not taken on a summer weekend.
- Taxes
Flickr/401K 2012 This is something our readers mention a LOT. Taxes here are definitely on the higher side.
- Housing Costs
Flickr/Shinya Suzuki Whether buying a home or business, this is a major reason why people move. I could buy the same house in another state for half the price…but, it wouldn’t be in New Jersey.
- Paying For Beaches
Flickr/Joshua Siniscal This can be a pain, but our beautiful beaches are worth it.
- Stereotypes
Flickr/Chase Zalewski No, we don’t say “Joisey” and we’re probably nothing like the cast of Jersey Shore.
- Freezing Winters
Flickr/Anthony Quintano I don’t mind a bit of snow - it makes our state seem absolutely magical. However, on a day like today, I could do with a little less cold.
- The City Sandwich
Flickr/Peter Miller We’re constantly being compared to the cities surrounding us (New York/Philadelphia), but we have our own identity. And, no, it’s not the New York Giants/Jets.
- Newark Airport
Flickr/Christian Rasmussen It’s one of the busiest airports in the United States, which can mean long waits. Have you ever tried picking someone up here?
- Food Elitism
Flickr/Jeremy Keith Pizza and bagels just aren’t as good out-of-state. We’ve all probably struggled to find a good pie on vacation, with little success. When you’re used to the best, you expect nothing less.
- Road Rage
Flickr/John We may not like to admit it, but we’ve all had it or seen it. I mean, who goes 50 on the Parkway???
- Pumping Gas
Flickr/Minale Tattersfield Oh, WAIT…that’s something we don’t need to worry about in the Garden State. Cheers to staying in your car today!
What other New Jersey struggles would you add to this list? But let’s not forget what makes New Jersey great – here are 10 Reasons Why New Jersey Will Always Be Home and 14 Ways Living In New Jersey Ruins You For Life.
Flickr/Bill Benzon
Or, more accurately, hours. I stay off the road whenever possible between 7-9 a.m. and 5-7 p.m..
Flickr/Doug Kerr
You may spend more time getting to the beach than at the beach. If you’re a New Jerseyan, you know this photo was probably not taken on a summer weekend.
Flickr/401K 2012
This is something our readers mention a LOT. Taxes here are definitely on the higher side.
Flickr/Shinya Suzuki
Whether buying a home or business, this is a major reason why people move. I could buy the same house in another state for half the price…but, it wouldn’t be in New Jersey.
Flickr/Joshua Siniscal
This can be a pain, but our beautiful beaches are worth it.
Flickr/Chase Zalewski
No, we don’t say “Joisey” and we’re probably nothing like the cast of Jersey Shore.
Flickr/Anthony Quintano
I don’t mind a bit of snow - it makes our state seem absolutely magical. However, on a day like today, I could do with a little less cold.
Flickr/Peter Miller
We’re constantly being compared to the cities surrounding us (New York/Philadelphia), but we have our own identity. And, no, it’s not the New York Giants/Jets.
Flickr/Christian Rasmussen
It’s one of the busiest airports in the United States, which can mean long waits. Have you ever tried picking someone up here?
Flickr/Jeremy Keith
Pizza and bagels just aren’t as good out-of-state. We’ve all probably struggled to find a good pie on vacation, with little success. When you’re used to the best, you expect nothing less.
Flickr/John
We may not like to admit it, but we’ve all had it or seen it. I mean, who goes 50 on the Parkway???
Flickr/Minale Tattersfield
Oh, WAIT…that’s something we don’t need to worry about in the Garden State. Cheers to staying in your car today!
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