It’s safe to say no one likes being asked to work on their days off, right? Unfortunately, this was all too familiar for one woman on Reddit dealing with an entitled American boss while living in Germany. He was all for praising the European work-life balance—until it came to respecting hers. Despite his claims, he … Read more
For many workers, slow days at work can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you get to enjoy a slower pace, usually meaning less stress, but on the other – it’s often when time seems to stand completely still. That is until your boss comes along and gives you something to do, … Read more
They say the best things in life are free. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to sometimes work for them. “All-you-can-eat” challenges can be a fun way to score a cheap, or even free meal. They can go either way though. So you’ll probably want to be quite confident in your ability to gobble … Read more
It’s pretty normal for brothers and/or sisters to kind of not always get along. From competition to just good natured ribbing, sibling relationships are special. But the truth is that everyone is their own person and sometimes it’s good to have some boundaries. Someone asked “Siblings who no longer speak, what caused the divide?” and … Read more
Most women consider weddings a huge deal. It’s the one day in their lives when they feel the most special as they embark on a new chapter with the person they love the most. Ruining that big day could lead to significant repercussions, especially among family members. A woman had a regrettably unforgettable experience during … Read more
Divorces are messy enough, but once you add in kids what starts as an agreement to split up can quickly devolve into an intense battle. After all, both parents have an incentive to paint themselves as the best person and their now-ex as a horrible human being. Unfortunately, the kids tend to be caught in … Read more
Dating is messy. Especially for the busy. Many of them, including medical resident and Reddit user ResidentThrowRA, are so into their careers, hobbies, and other responsibilities that it leaves little room for creating and maintaining personal relationships. So when the resident’s “friends” told him that they’d set up a blind date for him, the guy … Read more
Pregnancy is a struggle for many women. From morning sickness to back pain to indigestion to feeling like their body is no longer their own, mothers sacrifice a lot for their children. And once they finally reach the biggest hurdle—labor—they need all of the support they can get. So when one new mom’s husband decided … Read more
Should you split the bill evenly or should everyone pay just for themselves? It’s very likely that you’ve had this conversation with your colleagues at some point. Team lunches are an easy way to connect with your coworkers. However, tensions can ratchet up quickly if someone is being openly unfair. It can lead to a … Read more
When musician Gary Allan said, “You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars” it just made me think how accurate he was, because jealousy is such a human emotion. Of course, everyone experiences it, but people should know when it’s consuming them and they act rashly because of it. For instance, … Read more