Working in customer service or a call center is no walk in the park. Especially when you’re on the receiving end of customer complaints. If you’re lucky, you’ll deal with a calm and polite caller and you’ll be able to assist, say goodbye, and move on. But that’s not always the case. A recent survey … Read more
As a dad of three myself, I understand babysitting can be a blessing—especially if it’s from someone in your immediate family. Ideally, your parents are a great option, or your siblings—if you have any. But the most important thing is to never, under any circumstances, overuse the goodwill of your loved ones. Don’t turn it … Read more
Many of us try on many identities as we grow up. There are many phases one can have: a Tamagotchi phase, an emo/scene phase, a fedora phase – you name it. Some people even go through their looking-like-a-mob-boss phase. Whatever it is, it often makes folks cringe and want to hide the evidence of that … Read more
A lack of boundaries may manifest in two general ways: either you allow others to walk all over you, or you overstep other people’s personal space. The latter may be a sense of entitlement from someone who holds more authority, like a parent-in-law, something that tends to happen quite a lot. Today’s story is no … Read more
Entering the job market can be daunting. And you probably don’t want to give up your current employment unless you’re absolutely sure that you can’t take it anymore. But if you’ve been suffering for years, feeling overworked and undervalued, there’s nothing wrong with burning some bridges on your way out… We has searched far and … Read more
Family is supposed to stand by each other during good and bad times. It really helps a lot to have loved ones to rely on when the going gets tough. The only thing is that even though supporting near and dear ones is important, some people might end up taking advantage of that. This is … Read more
Ready to feel a bit mad? The world throws away around 1.3 billion tons of perfectly edible food every single year. That’s almost half a trillion worth of items destroyed, which, to add insult to injury, produces over 10% of global greenhouse gases. Someone asked “What is something that is normalized in society when in … Read more
While traveling with kids might seem like an exciting adventure, the screams, complaining, and naptime battles (an inevitable part of trips with little ones) make it far from relaxing or idyllic. That’s why some parents resort to looking for vacation childcare help. However, those who don’t plan this in advance are forced to turn to … Read more
It’s no secret that money often becomes a reason for conflict among family members, typically because of how it is shared or, in some cases, not shared. This redditor opted for the latter when she received a 7-figure sum after the death of her stepfather. She refused to divide it and give money to her … Read more
If you live with a sibling, you know just how annoying it is when your stuff gets taken, used, or moved to a different closet, for instance. While that is common sibling behavior, other people tend to engage in it, too, making it arguably even more infuriating. For this redditor, it was a roommate that … Read more