Ginger Gerald - you lucky barstard!

"Ginger Gerald - you Lucky Barstard!" is a podcast about the reality of moving and living overseas. Why would you decide to live abroad in the first place? How does the weather and local language impact you? Do you really need a swimming pool? And what is all of the bureaucracy and admin like just to live there? Is it all worth it? Do you think Ginger Gerald really is a lucky Barstard? Well, you will need to listen in to make your mind up on that one! This podcast is a combination of experiences and hilarious anecdotes to entertain and to provide real and detailed insights about life outside of your own country. Enjoy!

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Ginger Gerald - you lucky barstard!

AmazON or AmazOFF?

February 24, 2023 • Ged • Season 3 • Episode 7

Online shopping - what a miraculous technological advancement that it! Or is it? Life has become so much easier; and we have become so much lazier! Where do you stand on the whole debate - and do you show any signs of addiction? GG breaks the population down into categories and we look at how each one relates to the World of online shopping. Enjoy!

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• Our thoughts are with those affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
• Online shopping has made life easier but has some downsides
• It has caused a decline in worker's rights, employment law, pay, taxes, and traditional local shops
• Obesity levels are on the rise due to the instant availability of everything online
• The podcast will focus on the factual, functional, fun, and frustrating side of online shopping
• Consumers fall into three categories - the Abacus category, born up to 1950, who may struggle with online ordering and payment
• Despite exceptions, many in this category wish things were like they used to be
• The Ford Capris category is for those in their mid 40's or 50's who grew up wanting one and are not afraid of new technologies but may struggle with them.
• Category 3a includes those in their mid-30s to early 40s who grew up using computers and the internet for research. These individuals are ambitious, energetic, and called "scruffs of the neck".
• Category 3b, or KIA and PITA, refers to anyone born in the 21st century who can't imagine life without a smartphone and apps.
• Online shopping and apps seem to be the modern addiction, and it's becoming easier for organizations to build up a picture of our lives and purchasing habits.
• We need to beware of the calculated marketing world we live in and our personal data protection.
• Are you a modernist who prefers online shopping and app usage, or a traditionalist who loves in-person shopping at travel agencies, haberdashery shops, and hardware stores?