People get sacked for all kinds of reasons: poor performance, lateness, violation of policies, ethical breaches, whatever. But have you ever thought about the record time some folks were shown the door? “What’s the fastest way you’ve ever seen a new coworker get fired?” – this netizen took to one of Reddit’s favorite communities, inviting … Read more
Summer is a wonderful time to be outside. But when Reddit user SpookyGirl0123 tried to wind down in her backyard, she was disturbed by her neighbors’ kids. And it wasn’t a one-time thing, either. The three siblings would constantly annoy the living hell out of everyone in the area. Even worse, their parents refused to … Read more
There are few things more painful than realizing this is the end of a relationship you hoped would last. And even though the “it’s over” moment can be heartbreaking, sometimes there’s no other choice but to end things. Especially when your partner clearly doesn’t care about you anymore; if they ever did in the first … Read more
Do you know what is most important for a successful business? Yes, any business coach will be happy to tell you: entrepreneurial talent, some unique combination of hard and soft skills, the ability to not give in to difficulties, delegate authority and negotiate… You can collect a whole list of points, but one, perhaps the … Read more
“You would not believe what I’ve been through tonight,” Mr. Potato Head cries to Woody and the other toys in Toy Story 3, recounting his ‘survival’ through the frenzy of chaotic toddlers. As we all know, kids can be quite a handful, and if toys could talk, their stories would probably echo the experiences of … Read more
If you’re looking to express yourself through some permanent artwork etched onto your skin, allow me to suggest that you first consider how you’ll feel about the piece in ten years. How will your parents feel about it? What might your colleagues think? Will your children appreciate it? While I’m usually an advocate for not … Read more
Getting someone a present can quickly turn into a huge headache. But don’t worry. The fact that you don’t know what they want or need is not enough to make you a lousy friend or cousin. Nor does it mean that your brain has been fried from too much work. Maybe you’ve just fallen behind … Read more
What do our parents owe us, and what do children owe their parents? These questions are at the core of one user’s story on the AITA subreddit. Not every family can provide for its children in the same way, and most of us understand that. What most people have come to expect, however, is that … Read more
You enter a nice-looking restaurant and you’re ushered to what appears to be a sticky table. Or you ask your sluggish waiter about the oysters and he has no clue what you’re talking about. You know, the usual red flags that just beg to stay clear of the place. But as much as we enjoy … Read more
There are many jokes about how parents treat their firstborns and the youngest kids in the family. Well, I will do a little summary of these parody videos for you – parents are much stricter to their firstborns, they are not spoiled, have to earn for themselves and the rules about partying, meeting with friends … Read more