Redditor thecarolinamama generously opened her home up to her friend and her family a few months ago when they had nowhere else to go. Now the Original Poster (OP) is buying a house for her own family but unfortunately this new home doesn’t have space for extra guests. The OP’s friend wasn’t expecting it be […] More
There is nothing wrong with asking people for help. Though some may view it as a sign of weakness, it is in fact a sign of strength and character when you know you might be in over your head and can’t accomplish something all on your own. Of course, asking for help should also be […] More
Looking for a new job is a very stressful endeavor. Sending out resumes, filling out applications, and then, of course, the dreaded interview. Even though you have no idea what they might ask you, you always want to be as prepared as possible, making sure you’ll answer all questions in a way that highlights your […] More
We always want to be there for our family. Particularly if we have a family member who needs special attention. Unfortunately, sometimes we can’t always give these family members as much attention as we might like, owing to other commitments in life. Which makes it all the more difficult when our family expects more from […] More
There is little more stressful than a job interview. Wanting to put your best foot forward and impress whomever it is that is interviewing you, knowing that no matter how hard you practice, you’ll still likely wish you answered a question differently. Of course, what is often forgotten is that an interview is every bit […] More
All parents have some vague idea of what they hope their children might be when they grow up. If they don’t end up following that path, most parents will nonetheless encourage their children in whatever their professional endeavors turn out to be. Some parents, however, are anything but supportive when it comes to their children’s […] More
When people go out on a first date, they generally don’t put all the cards out on the table. General information on a dating profile should be intriguing enough–coupled with a photo of themselves–to spark curiosity and interest from someone wishing to pursue a romantic prospect. But how much of a mystery should an individual […] More
Working for the family business has its built-in benefits. But in regards to the future of the company, it doesn’t always pan out as expected. One Redditor just challenged the future and stability of his parent’s business, and the conversation that followed did not end well. Redditor sds133 is a 28-year-old male who has been […] More
Redditor Spirited_Refuse_9211 is a 32-year-old mom who planned to go see a movie with her 30-year-old husband. She searched for a babysitter to look after their two kids–a six-year-old and a four-year-old–and found a Facebook group specializing in the area of interest. A woman named “B” responded to her request and accepted the job. When […] More
Dealing with health insurance coverage in the United States is difficult. While many employers provide some level of coverage for their employee, covering the rest of the family can still be an expensive endeavor. Maybe that’s why Redditor Faiths_got_fangs is so frustrated. Their husband is in a situation where insurance coverage is a little more […] More
Don’t you hate it when the past, present and future collide? We don’t always permanently shake the remnants of childhood trauma. So we have to find ways to navigate when it pops up later. Especially when it pops up in our professional lives. Case in point… Redditor throwaway-30114 wanted to discuss his story for some […] More
How to handle a rude coworker is an issue too many of us have to face. When it comes up, how far is too far when retaliating? Redditor throwaway_babeyyyy has a co-worker who makes crude jokes when she speaks to him. One day, he went too far, and the original poster (OP) feels she has […] More
