One unfortunate thing that comes with adulthood is bills. When you’re young and on your own, things might be difficult, but when you have a family, the stakes are even higher. A single adult can couch surf when things get tough, but bringing a spouse and children along with them is rarely an option. A […] More
Childcare, especially affordable childcare, can be difficult to find. Family can sometimes help, but should they be forced to do it? If a family member is a minor child, should they be forced to care for someone else’s child for free? A teen turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after […] More
Nepotism in the workplace—outside of private, family owned businesses—is usually not only discouraged, but specifically prohibited. An immediate family member is rarely allowed to serve as a supervisor for their relatives or spouses in most public and private sector jobs. There are exceptions and some companies or organizations only prohibit a direct line of supervision. […] More
Not everyone has the same reaction when they are asked to be part of someone’s wedding party. Most people jump at the opportunity, as it means they get to stand alongside their close friend or family member as they hit a major milestone in life. Others, however, don’t exactly feel “honored” by the offer, as […] More
Having a job you love is a rare blessing. Most people sacrifice their dreams for a steady paycheck that pays the bills, but if you could have both? Then imagine having both, but without your significant others support because they want you to earn more money. A wife who wants her husband to give up […] More
All of us at one point had a hope or dream of what we wanted to be when we grew up. While that dream might fade away for some, others will never let go of that dream, and actively pursue it, sometimes against the odds. Even when their friends or family members might urge them […] More
