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'Don't wanna give me a new contract? Fine': Employee quits job after boss refuses to make them an official manager

'Don't wanna give me a new contract? Fine': Employee quits job after boss refuses to make them an official manager

After twelve years working at a retail store , this employee finally got the chance to become a manager. It's a career accomplishment that is a big stepping stone for many people. Especially when working in retail, stepping up to be a manager is a sign that you've put hard work and lots of time into your job, and now your employer thinks you have the skillset to manage others. For this person, though, their company wanted them to act like a manager , but didn't really want to treat them like on…
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'I called his bluff': Penny-pinching tourist refuses to pay the guide for his boat excursion; get's put in his place and marooned on shore

There are a few guided activities that most people are unwilling to be cheap about: skydiving, scuba lessons, and boat tours. With all of those activities, you want a trusted professional holding the wheel if things go wrong, and reasonable tourists are typically willing to fork up the cash to ensure the safety of themselves and their families… Not this man.
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'You are lying': Karen gets vanquished after trying to catch a free ride on the bus; she gets busted, refuses to leave, then gets arrested

'You are lying': Karen gets vanquished after trying to catch a free ride on the bus; she gets busted, refuses to leave, then gets arrested

When you're a kid, it's always fun to try to get away with stuff. Sneaking into movies, pocketing a candy bar at checkout, and watching scandalous late night TV with your buddies combines the thrill of being caught with the reward of saving money– three kids piled up in a trench coat can all agree that sneaking into a movie theater for a free flick and a dash of debauchery is the best. As adults though, when you don't pay for tickets to things, then it's no longer charming or cute...
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'You are freeloading!': Woman kicks roommate's mooching "friend" out for refusing to pay utility bill

'You are freeloading!': Woman kicks roommate's mooching "friend" out for refusing to pay utility bill

If the mooching friend is there more than someone who is actually on the lease, it's definitely a problem.
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'Cancel their tickets. Immediately.': Family jeopardizes their travel plans with request for nicer hotel rooms

'Cancel their tickets. Immediately.': Family of choosing beggars jeopardize their travel plans with demands for nicer hotel rooms

This person is trying to share their amazing vacation plans , but their family is acting utterly bizarre about it. Vacationing is a real privilege. Lots of people never travel further than a few states away due to financial constraints or workplaces not giving much vacation time. So if you do get the chance to travel — and travel by plane to a pricey amusement park , in this case — you'd be crazy to turn down the opportunity! In the story they told to r/AmItheA**hole, u/Safe_Ad_6111 has some in…
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'They had their chance': Post-resignation, boss begs his employee to stay longer to train his replacement, gets denied

Managerial hubris is one of the reasons employees hate their jobs. Not only are we lacking in pay, but we are enslaved to the most incompetent group of overinflated bimbos who could easily be replaced by AI– at leas the replacement would be more charismatic. But these types of managers will deny your raise and then come begging for your help. Which is it? Do you value my hard work or not?
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'She tells me I will not be getting paid for dressing [sleazy]': Entitled wife accuses 13-year-old babysitter of attempting to seduce her husband, threatens not to pay her

Some girls are early bloomers. For some, they embrace their femininity and roll with it, while others are doomed and condemned for being a curvy pre-teen. Early bloomers are fast-tracked to learn about life, and competition, pretty early, especially when it comes to older, insecure women.
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'An overpayment has been identified': Former CVS employee receives request to send a check for one cent after overpayment error

You know it's ridiculous when the cost of the request exceeds the actual overpayment!
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'So I started planning my exit': Employee ghosts his boss after he repeatedly 'forgets' to pay him, sends him a resignation letter instead of showing up for an important meeting

People have jobs so that we get paid. Work is certainly not a hobby and a paycheck is a standard expectation from your boss every two weeks– it's honestly the bare minimum requirement that we ask of them. In this case, a diligent employee was fuming after months of reminding his boss to write him his salary checks– he used this fury to fuel a fiery resignation.
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‘I’m frankly disgusted': Karen offers $140 to buy a rare Pokemon card worth $20,000, then goes berserk on her son's after-school counselor when he tells her 'it's not for sale'

‘I’m frankly disgusted': Karen offers $140 to buy a rare Pokemon card worth $20,000, then goes berserk on her son's after-school counselor when he tells her 'it's not for sale'

Kids love Pokemon. The idea of training a powerful imaginary creature that equal parts lethal as they are adorable is intoxicating. As we grow up, the nostalgic element of the Poke-franchise evolves into a monetized machine. One Pokemon lover and volunteer childcare worker recently discovered exactly how tainted Pokemon trade can become when folks lose sight of the original pleasures of the game (ie: when Karens get involved).
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'[They're] cutting my salary by $8k': Chef stunned that management is cutting pay by $200 per week to fix restaurant's plumbing

'[They're] cutting my salary by $8k': Chef stunned that management is slicing paycheck by $200 per week to fix restaurant's plumbing

Should you ever stay in a job that tries to cut your pay ? This chef is unsure what to do, and they're rightfully stunned by the situation their workplace has put them in. In a post titled “ Advice wanted ,” this person explained that they're a Philadelphia-based chef working at small Irish pub. And, they wrote, the owners have been hiring the cheapest plumber they can find. Now, the owners have realized the pub isn't up to code in any way, and to cut costs, they're bringing the problem to thei…
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'I was asked to take a 30%+ cut in pay': Boss asks employee to be a 'team player,' employee quits, company goes under

One has to wonder if the boss was willing to take the same pay cut!
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20+ Top DIY Fails for Lone Rangers Who Chose to Walk the Road Alone

20+ Top DIY Fails for Lone Rangers Who Chose to Walk the Road Alone

There are some things you shouldn't cheap out on.
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'That's a ridiculous rate': Entitled vacationing family has a meltdown over childcare costs

'That's a ridiculous rate': Entitled vacationing family has a meltdown over childcare costs

This confused freelancer is unsure if they asked for way too much money to babysit their cousin's three youngsters. U/HENNYDEFN was pretty sure they weren't asking for too much money, but they checked with the r/AmItheA**hole community to be sure. As the OP writes, they're actually a software engineer who freelances on the side. They make between $40-$60 per hour at their official roles, but they were willing to offer a family discount when their cousin asked them to babysit . This cousin is br…
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Management cancels overtime pay, IT files lawsuit after logging work hours | Posted by u/jbanelaw Manager Company Policy Is Do NOT Pay Overtime Tech Sure, OK, Whatever Epic Sometimes as consultant get see an office functions an outsider perspective. Since are an independent contractor company treats differently than an employee. Also, just due nature contract work engagement is usually short term. This makes temporary fixture and sometimes are just treated as fly on wall

Management Illegally Bans Overtime Pay, IT Gets It All Back

Never mess with IT.
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Karen lies about pay to trick babysitter and calls it a typo

Karen Tries To Trick Babysitter By Lying About Pay And Calling It A Typo

Uhhhhh.
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