Entitled Charity Employee Doesn’t Understand Basic Economics, Ends Up Losing $6000 Worth Of Equipment From Donor With Her Attitude
One of the most frustrating aspects of modern society is the way that we allow the loudest, most aggressive and least intelligent people to dominate public discourse. The phrase ’empty minds make the most noise’ has never rung truer, and the sooner we stop giving arrogant, blustering and clueless people airtime, the better it’s going to be for all of us.
Because stupid-yet-entitled people are impossible to reason with. No matter how calmly and logically you explain things to them, their misplaced sense of superiority doesn’t allow them to listen. Facts, truth and common sense become irrelevant in the face of strength, power and confirmation bias. Welcome to the post-truth world!
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This post, shared by engineer and workshop owner Abs Delfuego, is a perfect example of how frustrating it can be to try to deal with someone who just can’t get off their high horse. He had gone out of his way to build some arcade machines for a charity on credit, allowing them to pay them off with 10% of the takings each month. It was a great deal for all involved until Amber arrived on the scene.
Abs gave a short disclaimer on Reddit to clarify some things
“I took the machines away in the end,” Abs told Bored Panda. “I got a call from the director as these were making them $2k weekly. She refused to apologize so she was demoted to fundraising.”
“Despite this experience, I won’t hesitate to keep helping out with other charities. I don’t regret this one as Sebastian, the previous guy was awesome. Amber ruined it.”
In the end, even though Amber refused to back down and apologize, Abs figured that her demotion was punishment enough, and the charity should not suffer because of the actions of one bad apple. “I did decide to build them 3 new machines, as I gave their 3 to another charity after rebranding them,” he explained. “The directors were very embarrassed and apologetic about everything.”
Here’s what people had to say about the unsavory incident
My favorite part is when he responded "I'm take that back. you are not the second stupidest person I know. " and she took It as a complement.
Load More Replies...I've met a few Ambers in my time. There is no room for argument with her type. To this day, and for ever and ever, she will scream that she's right.
I would like to know how one gains a position as a treasurer of an organization without understanding percentages in the slightest.
She understood percentage, she was too lazy and arrogant to read the agreement
Load More Replies...Having worked for non-profit children's charities for years I can vouch for there being idiots like her. I tell everyone, since the salary is so low you either work for charities because you're passionate about the cause and willing to take the low pay OR you're incompetent and can't get any other job than this low paying one.
Or you want an excuse to exercise your power: big frog in small puddle syndrome.
Load More Replies...I kind of hope the charity was c**p as well because it's sad that the charity loses a great deal just because they didn't realize they hired an imbecile.
It says at the very, very end that the directors were apologetic and he's decided to build them 3 new machines. :)
Load More Replies...Money at the hands of stupid who cannot figure out simple arithmetic. The outcome would be very interesting.
Load More Replies...Amber's middle name must have been Karen. Karen1-5ce...d1f1d8.jpg
Amber should not be allowed anywhere near people, or money, or contracts
I'm still worried that level of stupid is still working at this charity.
She was the treasurer? Sounds like lots of people were vying for title of dumbest on the block.
It's the stuff about "tradesmen" and "above your pay grade" that really gets my goat. It's clear that Amber is a snob who thinks that manual workers are somehow lesser mortals than her. It's nice to see her put in her place so neatly.
Please, please tell me she has tied her tubes. Unfortunately, this is too typical of many younger people these days. Self-centered and delusional. Heaven up us.
have some Tide Pods, Amber...and a shot of Roundup as suggested for that corrupt preacher
I have artist friends who have told me never work with a charity or church group due to this type of behavior. Was isn't it?
I hope the police picked up on the fact that this charity might need to be investigated... On another note, I have a hard time believing his claim that 3 machines were making $2k/week. That's $667 per machine, meaning he's collecting over 5,300 quarters (weighting about 70 pounds) each time (biweekly) he empties a single machine. All told, it's 1 quarter going into the machine every 4 minutes, nonstop for 2 weeks. I'm happy for him but arcade machines just aren't THAT popular...
A fortnight is every two weeks. Not bi weekly. We also don't know how much the machines cost to play or what the Charity is. Maybe it's a youth centre. I think it's completely believable that three machines could garner 2k/week. The guy seems to be a honest individual with good intentions. It's unlikely he'd have any reason to lie.
Load More Replies...Seriously, my flatmate is exactly this Amber! I am so tired of dealing with her. I own a large 3 bedroom flat & on her pleas & that of her friend who happens to be a great friend of mine that's also her house agent, I allowed her to rent one room from me to stay. But this annoying brat is the worst flatmate from the hellish zones where stupidity & entitlement are made. She would always take my stuff without telling me & would never return them until she loses them or I ask her for them & either she'll lie about having them or get super mad that I asked her for what is rightfully mine. You can't believe this, but it is true. She would get mad and start yelling like the airhead Amber she is. As an extra-chill person, I just ignore her & that pains her the most. She once asked me "What rights do I have to ask her to return my scissors and bucket when I could see she had them?" I wished I could just snap my fingers like Thanos but I've given her a Quit Notice pending her rent expiring.
I work retail. We run across Amber clones every day. It's exhausting.
I worked for an Amber like this. I can hear my EX bosses voice in every word. There are far too many Ambers out there who also lose good employees not just equipment and funds.
Good going asshat way to micro manage s**t you have no clue of how something works. You obviously took no research into the contract that was in place before your stupid a*s started. Hope you get f*****g fired.
She REALLY IS dumb. I'm no math genius, but even I get that. It's not rocket science.
Amber the "accountant" can't understand TEN PERCENT and cash counting verified by both parties. That charity better reevaluate her fitness for the position.
There are only a couple of things that I really HATE in life. And DUMBASSES like Amber is one of them.
If the machine makes $1000 I get $100 Yh but your taking morecuz the machine made more...
Abs was way more magnanimous than I would have been. If it was a charity I really REALLY wanted to support, I would have insisted either that Amber suck a*s personally and IN WRITING or they get rid of her before I built them more machines. Otherwise she'd continue to think it was just a small misunderstanding and not a monumental fuckup on her part.
I would've been far quicker to say I'll come pick them up then. The next day I'd pull my head out of my a*s and contact the higher-ups at the charity though and settle it like a grown man instead of the petulant child I'd want to be.
Load More Replies...Honestly I was confused lol I thought the 90% was going to pay it off and the 10% was his keep until then. Which granted still is a great deal.
Well, with a name like Amber, she was either destined to be a stripper or a c**t. Looks like a c**t it is this time, lol!
My favorite part is when he responded "I'm take that back. you are not the second stupidest person I know. " and she took It as a complement.
Load More Replies...I've met a few Ambers in my time. There is no room for argument with her type. To this day, and for ever and ever, she will scream that she's right.
I would like to know how one gains a position as a treasurer of an organization without understanding percentages in the slightest.
She understood percentage, she was too lazy and arrogant to read the agreement
Load More Replies...Having worked for non-profit children's charities for years I can vouch for there being idiots like her. I tell everyone, since the salary is so low you either work for charities because you're passionate about the cause and willing to take the low pay OR you're incompetent and can't get any other job than this low paying one.
Or you want an excuse to exercise your power: big frog in small puddle syndrome.
Load More Replies...I kind of hope the charity was c**p as well because it's sad that the charity loses a great deal just because they didn't realize they hired an imbecile.
It says at the very, very end that the directors were apologetic and he's decided to build them 3 new machines. :)
Load More Replies...Money at the hands of stupid who cannot figure out simple arithmetic. The outcome would be very interesting.
Load More Replies...Amber's middle name must have been Karen. Karen1-5ce...d1f1d8.jpg
Amber should not be allowed anywhere near people, or money, or contracts
I'm still worried that level of stupid is still working at this charity.
She was the treasurer? Sounds like lots of people were vying for title of dumbest on the block.
It's the stuff about "tradesmen" and "above your pay grade" that really gets my goat. It's clear that Amber is a snob who thinks that manual workers are somehow lesser mortals than her. It's nice to see her put in her place so neatly.
Please, please tell me she has tied her tubes. Unfortunately, this is too typical of many younger people these days. Self-centered and delusional. Heaven up us.
have some Tide Pods, Amber...and a shot of Roundup as suggested for that corrupt preacher
I have artist friends who have told me never work with a charity or church group due to this type of behavior. Was isn't it?
I hope the police picked up on the fact that this charity might need to be investigated... On another note, I have a hard time believing his claim that 3 machines were making $2k/week. That's $667 per machine, meaning he's collecting over 5,300 quarters (weighting about 70 pounds) each time (biweekly) he empties a single machine. All told, it's 1 quarter going into the machine every 4 minutes, nonstop for 2 weeks. I'm happy for him but arcade machines just aren't THAT popular...
A fortnight is every two weeks. Not bi weekly. We also don't know how much the machines cost to play or what the Charity is. Maybe it's a youth centre. I think it's completely believable that three machines could garner 2k/week. The guy seems to be a honest individual with good intentions. It's unlikely he'd have any reason to lie.
Load More Replies...Seriously, my flatmate is exactly this Amber! I am so tired of dealing with her. I own a large 3 bedroom flat & on her pleas & that of her friend who happens to be a great friend of mine that's also her house agent, I allowed her to rent one room from me to stay. But this annoying brat is the worst flatmate from the hellish zones where stupidity & entitlement are made. She would always take my stuff without telling me & would never return them until she loses them or I ask her for them & either she'll lie about having them or get super mad that I asked her for what is rightfully mine. You can't believe this, but it is true. She would get mad and start yelling like the airhead Amber she is. As an extra-chill person, I just ignore her & that pains her the most. She once asked me "What rights do I have to ask her to return my scissors and bucket when I could see she had them?" I wished I could just snap my fingers like Thanos but I've given her a Quit Notice pending her rent expiring.
I work retail. We run across Amber clones every day. It's exhausting.
I worked for an Amber like this. I can hear my EX bosses voice in every word. There are far too many Ambers out there who also lose good employees not just equipment and funds.
Good going asshat way to micro manage s**t you have no clue of how something works. You obviously took no research into the contract that was in place before your stupid a*s started. Hope you get f*****g fired.
She REALLY IS dumb. I'm no math genius, but even I get that. It's not rocket science.
Amber the "accountant" can't understand TEN PERCENT and cash counting verified by both parties. That charity better reevaluate her fitness for the position.
There are only a couple of things that I really HATE in life. And DUMBASSES like Amber is one of them.
If the machine makes $1000 I get $100 Yh but your taking morecuz the machine made more...
Abs was way more magnanimous than I would have been. If it was a charity I really REALLY wanted to support, I would have insisted either that Amber suck a*s personally and IN WRITING or they get rid of her before I built them more machines. Otherwise she'd continue to think it was just a small misunderstanding and not a monumental fuckup on her part.
I would've been far quicker to say I'll come pick them up then. The next day I'd pull my head out of my a*s and contact the higher-ups at the charity though and settle it like a grown man instead of the petulant child I'd want to be.
Load More Replies...Honestly I was confused lol I thought the 90% was going to pay it off and the 10% was his keep until then. Which granted still is a great deal.
Well, with a name like Amber, she was either destined to be a stripper or a c**t. Looks like a c**t it is this time, lol!
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