Sibling backtracks on agreement to split gas cost with brother on family trip after brother “forces” them to wait in the car while he gets fast food: ‘He’s not getting that money’

Being the only one in the group who needs to save money is annoying. Nobody wants to be the one to refuse to go out because they can’t afford it, or skip fun group activities because they know they can’t spend any money on them. That being said, you can’t expect your friends to give …
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19-year-old raises family car insurance by refusing to complete online driver’s ed, dad docks his allowance by $13 a month: ‘I’m invoking a natural consequence’

Parenting doesn’t always get easier as kids get older. While many will focus on the sleepless nights and tantrums of early childhood when it comes to the struggles that parents face, it could be argued that the issues that they come up against when their kids are older are just as impactful. Once children become …
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Man totals car he bought from sister-in-law, demands older brother take on repayments when he offers to fix and sell it: ‘It’s worth $1000 at most’

As a general rule, making any kind of business deal with a family member is something that most of us would do well to avoid. Money is one of the most powerful tools for corrupting a relationship, and with the right set of circumstances, it can sour bonds that otherwise seem unbreakable. Doing deals with …
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‘I kept showing up late to work… my boss noticed’: 22-year-old hitches daily ride with colleague, gets upset when she drives off without her because she’s 5 minutes late

  Being the recipient of a favor means honoring the terms of that favor. While there are plenty of people who are happy to help out those whom they know, this is generally under the condition that they will be respectful of the time and energy that they are putting into helping them. Nobody likes …
Seguir leyendo ‘I kept showing up late to work… my boss noticed’: 22-year-old hitches daily ride with colleague, gets upset when she drives off without her because she’s 5 minutes late

Father fixes old truck daughter inherited from her late grandfather, entitled sister claims their father promised it to her boyfriend, despite it being registered in her sister’s name: ‘He’s been saving up to buy it’

Is this a typical case of a ‘lil miscommunication, or are we missing a big piece of the puzzle here? A perfect pick-up truck (after sitting in the dust for 5 years) has finally been fixed and passed down to this deserving granddaughter, name on the contract and all. A gift given to her by …
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‘He was trying to put us in $800 a month worth of debt’: Entitled wife persuaded by car salesman to purchase a car $36,000 over given budget, angry husband refuses to view car and walks out of the dealership

Everybody likes to see how far they can stretch the limits. Sometimes we think we should all live our lives as if we’re negotiating the last dazzling elephant-covered scarf at an Asain flea market. That extra $1 feels so valuable after knowing you’ve worked for it. However, when most people create a thorough budget when …
Seguir leyendo ‘He was trying to put us in $800 a month worth of debt’: Entitled wife persuaded by car salesman to purchase a car $36,000 over given budget, angry husband refuses to view car and walks out of the dealership

Woman moves in to same apartment building as coworker, demands free rides to work every day: ‘Walking to my vehicle, I hear my name being screamed many times’

Coworker relationships operate on a delicate balance, perhaps even more than most other kinds of relationships that we have. On the one hand, being polite and cooperative is an essential part of being on a team, and you can be penalized if you don’t embody these qualities. On the other hand, it is important to …
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Drive Thru Memes for Fast Food Enjoyers Who Eat in Their Car

There is something about the drive-thru that just feels like a perfect distillation of the American Dream. Nothing says pulling yourself up by your bootstraps quite like being late for work because you were sitting in your car with twenty other people sitting in their cars waiting for a breakfast sandwich and elaborate coffee. The …
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Daughter refuses to buy a new car after parents give hers to her brother, parents demand she figure out a way to still drive them around: ‘I just roll my eyes now’

As much as it is fun and quite liberating to own a car, some people do not find it to be a necessity. For those who fully work from home, those who live in a crowded city when everything is within walking distance, and those who manage to rely plenty on public transportation, a car …
Seguir leyendo Daughter refuses to buy a new car after parents give hers to her brother, parents demand she figure out a way to still drive them around: ‘I just roll my eyes now’

Uncle buys car for 18-year-old niece after she maintains B grade average through high school, nephew protests he doesn’t get the same treatment: ‘He just straight up was not doing his work’

In these tumultuous times, it can seem like there isn’t much reason for kids to do well in school. The good jobs are hard to find, even with multiple degrees, and can’t ChatGPT do all of that boring thinking stuff for us now anyway?  That being said, there is still one incentive that remains as …
Seguir leyendo Uncle buys car for 18-year-old niece after she maintains B grade average through high school, nephew protests he doesn’t get the same treatment: ‘He just straight up was not doing his work’