They say that beggars can't be choosers. And they're wrong. There are plenty of people who try to exploit the generosity of others even though they are in no position to do so.
And you can find them on the aptly-titled subreddit 'Begging Choosers.' Created in 2017, its 27K members are constantly sharing with one another the worst examples of entitlement.
From demanding sellers give them products for free to attending only those BBQs that give away fancy sodas, continue scrolling to meet the bunch who think that the whole world revolves around them.
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A Nice Comeback!
I Love It When People Get What They Deserve
Artists and just freelancers appear to be especially susceptible to choosing beggars. Author Len Cristobal thinks their ridiculous offers sometimes come from what she calls distance.
“People rarely see artists, their sleeves rolled up and hunched over a desk, studying various elements of design, principles, software, methods, materials, trends, histories, and relevant industries in order to hone their craft, find opportunities where their skill set is needed, and produce sensible artwork,” Cristobal wrote.
“There are people who believe that artists deserve low pay because their work does not require technical skills — as if art is produced solely by impulse, vanity, or some internal dissonance.”
This Was A Thread To A Post About A Family Going To The Wrong Concert
Buyers Remorse? Sellers Regret More Like It!
Shamelessness Is Far Away From The Confidence
But some of these scrooges seem to be aware of what they doing.
These acts might also have something to do with human nature. Psychologist and decision researcher Eva Krockow, Ph.D., for example, said people experience a pleasant high after receiving a freebie in an expensive world where we frequently have to pay even for visiting a public toilet.
I guess nobody will be able to avoid such clients while working in a people-oriented industry. So I guess the only thing we can do is make funny posts and laugh about them.
Found Itw
I’ve never used the ‘I’m a single mom’ excuse, so far that’s what I’m seeing, they should respond with, can’t you get it from your baby daddy
Posted On Cartoonist Jason Chatfield's Twitter. Felt Fitting Here
$20 Shouldn’t Make A Difference
That being said, helping others for nothing in return, ironically, is pretty beneficial to you.
Turns out, generosity, just like a healthy diet, exercise, and good genes, increases your life span.
A study at the University of Michigan revealed that the positive effects of generosity include improving one's mental and physical health and promoting longevity.
Manager Refuses To Allow Employee To Go To College Graduation Ceremony
It’s not like the employer did not recognize all her work ethnics and loyalty, he/she did but still did this, then it will never kick in what they have done
Is it really wrong that I want to kick the boss a bunch of times just to see if it does?
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This post is legendary on that site. Another good one is the letter writer calling their staff member ‘uppity’ and ‘disrespectful’ because they hadn’t been paid in months.
I haven't seen the response but I can only imagine AAM would have been brutal!
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This culture of “the employee owes everything to the employer but not the other way around” disgusts me. I used to work at a farmers market. There were 3 of us operating the kiosk (2-3 days a week each in theory) while the actual boss didn’t work on location. Two to three times a week my colleagues called in sick and asked me to replace them and every time I said yes without fail. That ONE time I was sick they refused to cover my shift and I was the one to be fired. I wonder how they managed to finish the season with two employees who call sick several times a week and don’t want to cover each other. But sure, go ahead and fire the reliable one 👍 Good luck!
Ask a manager is brilliant, and this one from a few years ago is a classic. Full post here with her response, plus an update years later from the actual employee this manager was asking advice about: https://www.askamanager.org/2016/07/my-best-employee-quit-on-the-spot-because-i-wouldnt-let-her-go-to-her-college-graduation.html
I love the whole tone of this post like "She didn't quit because, even though she was a model employee, we wouldn't let her go to her graduation, she quite because she couldn't have her way."🙄
That is one of the most oblivious human douchebags I’ve ever read about.
Yea, perfect example of toxic middle management. She will not ever get it.
"my employee that I took advantage of for 6 years no longer wants to be taken advantage of, that's so unprofessional!"
What and where is this great and beautiful company? I want to "pay" my respect.
THIS is exactly why companies have to earn the workers' loyalty. THIS is why quiet quitting is a thing now.
So much your best employee you couldn't give her a little leeway for a big life event. That she was willing to come in at all AFTER the ceremony instead of celebrating with friends and family says you didn't just [unalive] the golden goose, you smashed up the previous eggs it gave ya.
The fact that the employee only asked to come in late rather than asking for the whole day off is commendable in itself. Yes you ATA manager.
I take all the PTO and sick days from work. I've had it with employers not caring about their employees. I'm working to live, not living to work. I do what I'm supposed to do, and nothing more, nothing less.
Where's the rest of the post? Also this manager is terrible. This almost seems sus
The mistake the employee made was quitting. I'd have just said that I wasn't coming in, period. Got a problem with that, fire me. If she has documentation that she usually makes herself available, she should have no problem getting unemployment benefits. However voluntarily quitting forfeits that.
Oh boy I would have a lot of fun with this person. I would love to have you call me after this fiasco
Poor People Androids
Spotted On Good Old Facebook
Not The Water Bottle!
In another Michigan study, which traced 2,700 people over 10 years, researchers discovered that men who did regular volunteer work had death rates 2.5 times lower than men who didn't. Generosity can help reduce stress, support one's physical health, and enhance one's sense of purpose.
Did I Get One?!?! I Think I Got One. It’s A $60 Entrance Table
Just Your Average Trashy Beggingchooser Transaction
Begging For Free Swimming Lessons For Her Child
Jesus Is Watching
However, it's important to note that the form of generosity that most benefits us isn't measured in a dollar amount or a physical gain, rather, it's the sensitivity we offer another person that matters. The more directly we see our efforts impact someone else, the more we gain from the experience of giving.
Stop Promising Shit You Don't Own To Your Kids!
Hate People That Do This
I Want Something For Taking Your Free Item
Aww, You Have To Draw It Now!
Generosity is a natural confidence builder and repellent of self-hatred. It actively combats feelings of isolation and depression. People who battle depression have been shown to benefit from volunteering, as it gives them a sense of value and purpose while placing them in a social environment.
But of course, if someone is rude to us and manages to push every one of our buttons, I think it's safe to say it's not an environment we want to be a part of.
Hiring A Free Wedding Photographer (Found Screenshot On Twitter)
The University Of Begging Choosers
Was At School, Came Home And Went On My Phone Just To See This
When did people get so impatient? Talk about shooting yourself in the foot…
Or Maybe You Could Bring The Soda You Like?
What A Catch
Spare A Thought For This Poor Girl Who Has Been Dealt The Injustice Of Being Gifted A Mere $32,400 For Her Wedding 😢
Joke Or Not?
Marine Strong
This is something that as a foreigner that wasn't raised in the USA but living in it could never understand. Why do people glorify the army do much? It's like they are celebrities willing to kill brown people overseas. No wonder why some of them have such a big ego. I also have a job and I contribute to society with it. I don't get free college and nobody thank me for my service.
Karen Would Like A $10.00 An Hour Nanny
Cannot afford to pay people a living wage? Maybe find a new corporate job then.
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I overheard someone willing to offer professional services for a very low hourly rate. I was seething. I get they were trying to be nice, but it is also undermining everyone in your profession. They'll always be thinking "I can find someone of good quality cheaper" simply because you wanted to be nice. I felt bad about being upset, but it irritates me. It is actually a disservice to be "nice" in that way without at least educating the person asking that this is lower than acceptable in normal circumstances
As a child I once made a cup of tea for a beggar, man was conplaining about the cup.
The thing about wanting childcare for $2 an hour is that you should NEVER trust someone who is willing to do childcare for $2 an hour.
But $20/hr....seriously...where I live childcare workers do not make that. I MAKE that. If I had to pay that I couldn't work
Load More Replies... I overheard someone willing to offer professional services for a very low hourly rate. I was seething. I get they were trying to be nice, but it is also undermining everyone in your profession. They'll always be thinking "I can find someone of good quality cheaper" simply because you wanted to be nice. I felt bad about being upset, but it irritates me. It is actually a disservice to be "nice" in that way without at least educating the person asking that this is lower than acceptable in normal circumstances
As a child I once made a cup of tea for a beggar, man was conplaining about the cup.
The thing about wanting childcare for $2 an hour is that you should NEVER trust someone who is willing to do childcare for $2 an hour.
But $20/hr....seriously...where I live childcare workers do not make that. I MAKE that. If I had to pay that I couldn't work
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