Illustrating the Horror of Service Industry Jobs
“You chose to work in the consumer service profession, and I’m a consumer. Service me.” Customer service industry jobs are brutal. The cheery synthetic fluorescent … Read more
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14 Boomer Behaviors Millennials Laughed At Until They Got Older
When we’re young, we think older folks are silly for behaving in certain ways. But when we hit that age, we have an “aha!” moment … Read more
18 Fantastic Activities for Fall Fun on a Budget
Autumn brings gorgeous colors, pumpkin spice, and cozy winter sweaters. It also means winter is coming, so it’s the last chance to leave the house … Read more
Time for a Reality Check: 11 Ways Bratty Kids Realized Life Wasn’t Fair
Kids think they know it all. They’ve figured out the world and can do anything better than you. Most of them grow out of this … Read more
10 Warnings About Life That Everyone Should Heed
What’s a warning that everyone should heed? For example, don’t eat yellow snow. It’s basic. It’s stupid, but it’s accurate. After polling the internet, here … Read more
I Grew Up Living with Hoarders — Now I’m a Minimalist
Kristina Marinelli shares the childhood experience that got her interested in finance. The expedition started in an unlikely place—a house full of hoarders. Here’s her … Read more
Fall Season: Timing, Meaning, and Best Ways to Celebrate
The fall season brings cozy nights, colder weather, warm stews, and a final burst of color before the long dead of winter. But the season … Read more
How To Stop Spending Money on Fast Food and Other Junk
I spend way too much money on junk food. And by junk food, I mean snacks, fast food, and eating out. A few days ago, … Read more
Young People Take Heart: These Habits Will Make Or Break You As You Age
Young people think they’re invincible. They take risks, eat greasy foods without a second thought, and don’t consider how the habits they build today will … Read more
Is She Ungrateful for Not Loving the Gift that Was Really for Him?
There’s no better indication that a partner sees you as an extension of himself instead of a whole person than when it’s time for gift-giving. … Read more