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For those who have stopped shopping at Coles and Woolies completely, where else do you go for items outside of fresh produce/meat?

I am over supporting these companies that make huge amounts but are dumping Aussie jobs for India.

Seeing rolexes and T Morry buying $1000 of spirits has intrigued me, what is their lifestyle like.

They manage a huge global religion with assets probably over $10b.

How much are they being paid, what is their living quarters like. How do they travel? (Have or do they charter jets).

Considering how well-known these men are and how many people have left the org including bethelites, this still holds as an extremely private lifestyle.

I have had a family member see one at an airport lounge that is reserved access for business and first class only. So that's known.

We have seen them arrive at conventions in helicopters on jw broadcasting.

Recently got a watch3 and wanting to find a watch face with a smooth (glide) second hand.

I've explored several of the OnePlus faces but none are smooth.

Having used iPhone and also Samsung for the last decade, my love for tech faded as the updates for devices became barely noticeable and when they did, they often didn't last long. The move to a OnePlus 12R a few years ago was the best tech decision I've made in years. I completely broke the screen beyond repair a few months ago and was devastated, I upgraded to the 15R in the process and have not been let down although I do miss the curved glass on the 12R.

Super fast charging, long lasting battery (never having to wait or worry), excellent UI and a beautiful display, this really made my prior Samsung device look like a potato even though it cost more. The Samsung just became clunky and slow overtime too, something I was quite let down by in a flagship device.

With OnePlus, tlittle things like the IR remote, I use every day for air conditioning, TVs etc. It's now a deal breaker. Plugging in the phone to charge while having a shower and then brushing my teeth, I easily get 35-40% charge. I don't know how this can get much better from here.

I also purchased the Buds 4 for around $75 USD. These have ended up replacing my Sony WF1000XM5s which are 3x the price. The buds 4 aren't as crystal clear sounding but they are far warmer with bass, hold a better connection and fit my ears better.

I have now just ordered a OnePlus watch 3 based on the experience I've had with phones and earbuds, I am expecting it to be great.

Buying a OnePlus device at a cheaper price compared to the industry leaders and having a far superior experience has been so enjoyable.

If you're on the fence and are someone that has traditionally stuck to big names (apple/Samsung), make the jump, it's well worth it.

I still haven't met anyone in my day to day that has a OnePlus phone here in Australia but I feel many people are missing out.

I am the only one that has left and did so 7 years ago when I turned 18. All my siblings are still in.

My mum has stopped attending meetings in person and made friends outside of the org, and I think she has slowly been put off by the change in direction including TV appearances of the governing body. I believe she still believes in Jehovah but not the org.

Anyway, my question is to other exjws with family still in, at what point do you think some of your family will begin to be turned off by the changes taking place?

I've never questioned the beliefs with my family but if birthdays are all of a sudden a conscience matter, I'm going to bring it up with some of my family when I see them.

The religion is not at all what it was even 10 years ago and having left, it's easy to see that. It's almost become what it once despised and mocked as false religions.

I struggle to believe all of my family will just blindly accept some ridiculous changes that go against logic.