Working in the hospitality industry can be challenging. There are a lot of factors to take into account, in addition to the long hours, entitled guests, and constant barrage of unreasonable requests. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated front desk clerk. A woman approached the Original Poster (OP) while she was working the night shift. She stormed into the hotel and insisted on being checked in right away. But not long after she arrived, OP recognized that the woman in front of…

You know… kids are dumb; it's really an undeniable and certifiable fact. In fact, it's not even a programming error rather it's actually one of the features of being a kid; you don't have to know everything or be responsible and can romp around; it's up to your parents, other guardians, or mining foreman to manage that for you and teach it to you in constructive ways. “You can't always get what you want” is one of those first lessons that you're taught in life, and has been an essential part of…

Whatever happened to fun?

She's nosy

Who does she think she is?

One donut = obesity for life

That's not his job

Gene is no good

Being a customer service representative is not always an easy or enjoyable job. What is the hardest part, you ask? One instance that springs to mind is having to tell clients 'no', which usually leads them to feel upset and frustrated. The story below is an account of a frustrated front desk clerk. As usual, OP was at the front desk when she received a call from someone claiming to have checked out earlier but to have forgotten his suitcase. At first, OP informs the man that the housekeeper has…

Almost 99 percent of the time, customer service representatives handle difficult clients. In one contact with a customer service representative, a customer can release weeks' worth of stress and anxiety. The story below is an account of a hotel front desk clerk. The Karen of the century checks into the hotel, marking the official start of the story. OP can tell Karen is a troublemaker as soon as she sets foot in the vicinity. The altercation started with disagreements over the pet policy, then…

There are those who struggle more than others. In the game of life, not everyone is dealt the same hand. The story that follows tells the story of a generous individual who made an effort to help someone in need. The story begins with OP setting the stage. There are a lot of homeless people wandering in the area where OP resides. This particular morning, OP decided to give some extra change to a homeless person before going to the petrol station across the street. But as he starts to pump petro…

It's important to keep your housemates in harmony. This can usually be accomplished with only a few simple steps: everyone needs to communicate with each other and set clear expectations for the future, leaving nothing up to chance. But what would happen if one of the roommates is unable to budge and is insistent about sticking to her schedule? Is it possible to keep the home peaceful? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated roommate. OP shares his apartment with two female housema…

Ninety percent of the time, the food industry is demanding and stressful. Even in the wee hours of the night, you depend on an infinite number of associates and suppliers to make ends meet. The story below is of a woman who worked at a privately owned fine dining restaurant. OP reflects on her time in the culinary world. She makes it very clear throughout her story that running a restaurant is never easy. However, on this particular occasion, even OP failed to get a hand on the situation. The s…

This pasta-aggression is *chef's kiss*!

Being a twin has its benefits and drawbacks. for starters, you have a built-in best friend, an ally, and a sole sister. However, on the other hand, depending on whether you are an identical twin or not, you are always part of a pair, ‘the twins’, never an individual that stands on your own irrespective of your ‘other half’. Ths story down below is an account of a frustrated twin mama.

As they say, ‘What goes around, comes around'. The way you treat those around you serves as a glimpse into the future because, eventually—perhaps not today or tomorrow—that is how you will also be treated. The story that follows is an excellent example of how Karma never lets us down. OP works as a front desk agent in a high-end hotel. She was working the morning shift this particular weekend when an entitled guest walked into the hotel. OP knew the woman would be in trouble as soon as she set…