Are you using this Woolworths perk right? See how this perk could cost your marriage!
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In the realm of domestic harmony, a weekly grocery shop is more than just an errand.
Some couples consider it as a ritual that could make or break the household budget.
As it turns out, it could also do the same thing to a marriage.
This was made abundantly clear when a man's innocuous Woolworths mistake set off a firestorm of criticism from shoppers and homemakers across Australia.
Melbourne-based comedian Tom Siegert found himself in hot water after sharing a tale of grocery shopping gone awry.
It's a story that resonated with many shoppers who have shared a rewards card with a partner.
Siegert's blunder? Using his family's coveted 10 per cent Everyday Insurance discount on a minor purchase.
Siegert recalled the incident, which happened on social media.
He initially posted a photo of his finger poised over the 'Yes' button at a Woolworths checkout.
Siegert was ready to apply the once-a-month discount to a $10.80 haul of a Mexican salad, canned tuna, and a can of Coca-Cola.
His caption revealed the domestic discord this action caused.
'Of all the s***** things I've done over the years, nothing upsets my wife more than when I use our 10 per cent Woolies Rewards discount when I grab something for lunch instead of leaving it for her to use on her big weekly shop. Unforgivable.'
Hundreds of shoppers chimed in and echoed the same sentiments as Siegert's wife.
'Well yeah, why take $1 discount now instead of $30-$40 off during the week with the household shop?' one person pointed out.
'Mate, that's just d***!' another added in frustration.
A third comment advised, 'She's right! Keep it for the big shops and make your lunch at home.'
The conversation quickly turned into a confessional as others shared their tales of misused discount coupons.
'My son used it when he bought a pack of Tic Tacs in December,' a mum shared in the comments section.
'My husband did that one month ago and did not tell me,' another woman lamented.
'I purposely did a big shop to use it on the last day of the month. I spent over $400 to find out he used it for his $11 lunch shop earlier that day.'
Some shoppers also mentioned that Woolworths checkout staff automatically applied the discount on a small purchase, which left them frustrated and discount-less for their larger shops.
Woolworths' 10 per cent Everyday Insurance discount is a perk for customers with car, home, or pet insurance through the retailer.
The Everyday Insurance gives shopping discounts once a month.
Savvy shoppers often wait to fill their trolleys with costly essentials and make the most of the discount on already on-sale items.
Hence, using it on a light lunch was a sin in the eyes of many budget-conscious shoppers.
Since then, Siegert's post sparked a fierce debate about financial priorities within relationships.
Many shoppers argued that blowing the 10 per cent discount on a small shop was a 'rookie mistake'.
However, for Siegert, the lesson has been learned the hard way.
'There is nothing sweeter than using that discount on a massive shop that you've carefully planned out. It's just common sense,' one shopper remarked.
Have you or your partner ever made a similar mistake with a discount or rewards card? Share your stories in the comments below—we would love to hear (or read) how you navigated the tricky waters of grocery shopping and what lessons you have learned along the way!
Some couples consider it as a ritual that could make or break the household budget.
As it turns out, it could also do the same thing to a marriage.
This was made abundantly clear when a man's innocuous Woolworths mistake set off a firestorm of criticism from shoppers and homemakers across Australia.
Melbourne-based comedian Tom Siegert found himself in hot water after sharing a tale of grocery shopping gone awry.
It's a story that resonated with many shoppers who have shared a rewards card with a partner.
Siegert's blunder? Using his family's coveted 10 per cent Everyday Insurance discount on a minor purchase.
Siegert recalled the incident, which happened on social media.
Tom Siegert's photo sparked a debate among shoppers online. Image Credit: Facebook/Tom Siegert
He initially posted a photo of his finger poised over the 'Yes' button at a Woolworths checkout.
Siegert was ready to apply the once-a-month discount to a $10.80 haul of a Mexican salad, canned tuna, and a can of Coca-Cola.
His caption revealed the domestic discord this action caused.
'Of all the s***** things I've done over the years, nothing upsets my wife more than when I use our 10 per cent Woolies Rewards discount when I grab something for lunch instead of leaving it for her to use on her big weekly shop. Unforgivable.'
Hundreds of shoppers chimed in and echoed the same sentiments as Siegert's wife.
'Well yeah, why take $1 discount now instead of $30-$40 off during the week with the household shop?' one person pointed out.
'Mate, that's just d***!' another added in frustration.
A third comment advised, 'She's right! Keep it for the big shops and make your lunch at home.'
The conversation quickly turned into a confessional as others shared their tales of misused discount coupons.
'My son used it when he bought a pack of Tic Tacs in December,' a mum shared in the comments section.
'My husband did that one month ago and did not tell me,' another woman lamented.
'I purposely did a big shop to use it on the last day of the month. I spent over $400 to find out he used it for his $11 lunch shop earlier that day.'
Some shoppers also mentioned that Woolworths checkout staff automatically applied the discount on a small purchase, which left them frustrated and discount-less for their larger shops.
Woolworths' 10 per cent Everyday Insurance discount is a perk for customers with car, home, or pet insurance through the retailer.
The Everyday Insurance gives shopping discounts once a month.
Savvy shoppers often wait to fill their trolleys with costly essentials and make the most of the discount on already on-sale items.
Hence, using it on a light lunch was a sin in the eyes of many budget-conscious shoppers.
Since then, Siegert's post sparked a fierce debate about financial priorities within relationships.
Many shoppers argued that blowing the 10 per cent discount on a small shop was a 'rookie mistake'.
However, for Siegert, the lesson has been learned the hard way.
'There is nothing sweeter than using that discount on a massive shop that you've carefully planned out. It's just common sense,' one shopper remarked.
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