Generally, in your working life, you might expect that, as you gain experience, skills, and knowledge, you'll be making more money… throughout your career as well as your time in a singular role. Where you might not be too surprised and even expect to be rejected a request for a raise or two, you'd never expect to have your boss approach you telling...
When you marry someone, you also marry their family. Nobody warns you, though, of the large network of friends you 'receive' as a direct result of your connection.The story that follows describes the frustrations of a spouse dealing with his wife's 'friends'. The original poster (OP) finds himself in an extremely challenging predicament. His wife's...
It's not easy being a father… sometimes, cheesy humor is the best that you can do.And let's be honest: after your childhood and teenage years of being constantly embarrassed by literally anything your dad says, perhaps your adult years should be about appreciating all the typically eye-roll-inducing moments. Because whether or not we wanted to admit...
We all make a few big purchases in our lifetime that we end up regretting. Some people do this as teenagers, which makes sense because at that age you're new to budgeting and knowing the price of things. When you get that first paycheck from your retail job, it's hard not to blow it all at once!The people of r/AskReddit shared their stories of the "absolute...
How can this employee not interpret this new bonus policy as a personal slight? This dude had been working at the company longer than literally everyone, but when he hit 25 years on the job, he only received a plaque. Now, two years have passed, and suddenly the CEO announces that two coworkers have just reached 25 years at the company and are each...
We prepare, we carry out, and we want the finest result. But what would you do if an associate decided they didn't feel like dealing with you after months of preparation for one of the most important events of your life?The story below is an account of a frustrated individual. The original poster (OP) thought of a way to contribute to his brother's...