Sometimes, the way you say something matters more than the actual words you speak. People occasionally forget that the inspirational wise words our parents constantly repeated to us when we were little can actually save us from a great deal of hardship. The story below is an account of a frustrated roommate. OP's apartment is shared with both a child and a single mother. Occasionally, they would take portions of OP's food for themselves. But, now, in contrast to when they initially moved in, mo…

As we often say, being a customer service representative has perks as well as drawbacks. But what happens when hierarchy enters the picture? If we're being really honest here, that means you will most likely be forced to work every holiday, birthday, and significant occasion up until a new hire steps in to take your place. The following story tells an account of a distressed server who had to work on Christmas Eve. Since OP was a new employee at the time, she was forced to give up her Christmas…

Totally ungrateful

Why didn't you think of that 15 years ago?

He screwed up big time

The side hustle has gone too far

Having roommates can either be a blessing or a curse. They could be your biggest enemy or your best friend. But how would you respond if your roommate forced you to vacate the apartment so she could have a party? The man in the following story is frustrated because his roommate ‘kindly’ suggested he leave the apartment so she could host a party for her friends, and he is not welcome or invited. I think we can all agree that she is extremely insensitive—after all, my brother is obliged to love m…

Nice try.

In-law horrors

This boss needs some HR intervention

Even while maintaining a calm workplace is one of the most crucial aspects of our daily lives, some people do not always view it as a common objective that must be consistently pursued. The story below is an account of a frustrated employee who discovered a perfect way of exacting revenge on his coworkers for their unwillingness to work together. OP was required to perform physical labor daily while working in an industrial setting. For fun, the on-site staff would rotate through the radio musi…

Not the "Welcome Back" message she'd hoped for

The business world is not always kind. Individuals are not ashamed to take your ideas to increase their chances of success and fame, nor are they scared to tread on each other to get a little extra cash. In the story below, a driven hair salon owner chooses to provide her new hires with the best training she can afford. She would pay for master classes and generally go above and beyond to make sure her employees are skilled in both hair and beauty. However, the new hire chose to leave the salon…

He should not be around animals

I didn't know this happened in real life

A parenting conundrum