Should money and family go hand in hand? The reality is, there isn't really a way around it. From the moment you are born, your parents have to financially support you, and as you grow up, money is always an issue that needs to be addressed. Even once you become a financially independent adult, somehow money always is a conversation at some point in family meetings.

So as much as I would love to say you shouldn't mix family with money, I know it is not the most realistic advice, and the woman who wrote this Reddit story would probably agree. After she and her brother got a big inheritance from their grandfather, she used it responsibly to pay off her mortgage and invest the rest, while her brother went on a wild spending spree and spent it all on vacations and a luxury sports car. Now the brother is broke and has come to his sister for a loan. But this isn't the first time OP has lent her brother money, and she won't do it again. Her brother obviously didn't take it well, and neither did their parents.

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She had it coming! People who seek the assistance of customer service representatives should take a moment to check their egos at the door before getting on the phone. No one needs to know how important you are to help sign you up for the right insurance plan. What you do need to do, however, is be patient and listen because these folks have the ability to make things a lot easier or difficult for you depending on how you choose to behave. 

This thread was posted to Reddit's r/MaliciousCompliance subreddit by u/TrikkiNikk, who tried to explain to a Karen over the phone that she needed to listen to the plan information and sign off on it if she wanted to enroll. The Karen, of course, could not be bothered to listen to advice and continued to ignore OP. Cut to a few weeks later, Karen was very upset that she did not get coverage because she wasn't properly enrolled. Wouldn't it have been so much simpler and cheaper if she just listened?

Keep scrolling below for the full story. When you're done, check out this post about an employee's revenge on the office Karen.

The shenanigans our classmates orchestrated under the supervision of unfortunately unaware substitute teachers are something that we're likely to remember many years afterward. It's one of those things that are such a universal experience that long ago worked its way from real life over into becoming a trope in popular culture. 

The greatest example I had of this was in 8th grade when my Advanced Geometry teacher had a few weeks off work, and we, of course, were to be taught instead by a substitute teacher, an ancient woman who probably went through school before geometry was even invented… at least that would have explained why she had a third-grade understanding of the subject. She literally couldn't answer the most simple geometric question if her life depended on it, and, well, it sort of did.

If you own a home with a low interest rate in this economy, holy moly, you have to hold on tight to that. Most people reaching the typical "homeowners" age are not even able to dream of owning a home, let alone, one with a reasonable interest rate. So when this guy posted on Reddit asking if it was unreasonable for him to not want to give up his home that he owns and only pays 2.8% interest, the internet obviously sided with him.

To avoid giving employees actual real benefits, a lot of big companies have adopted the notion of 'unlimited PTO'. After numerous studies have shown that employees with unlimited days off actually take fewer vacations, every CEO and supervisor within 1,000 leagues jumped on the bandwagon. When employees are taking less than 10 days a year of vacation, that means they're working constantly– woohoo!

However, there are a few 'rogue' employees who understand that unlimited PTO means UNLIMITED PTO. That's a tough opportunity to pass up if you think about it. Who are we to question the laws of the land in the workplace? In our next story though, a guy who was happy to cash in on his unlimited vacation time got snubbed because his boss decided to change the rules. Out of spite, OP's PTO was denied, but that certainly doesn't mean he's going to let them walk all over him. 

Scroll for all the details of how a rebellious worker brought out the rules of the petty handbook and taught his jealous boss a lesson.

We've all been there—it's a big friend group dinner. It took weeks to plan and some of these friends you hardly ever see, so you really really want to go. But then the anxiety starts to set in when you start about how that splitting of the check is going to go down. Some friends are in the mindset of "just split everything down the middle!" Even though some people ordered $20 cocktails and prime rib and you just got water and a side salad. Others are all about separate checks, but who will be the one to initiate that? It's such an awkward part of group dinners, that some people will decline invites altogether just to avoid this part (I know I do). 

One friend who usually declined the group dinner invites decided to go one time because the usual "moocher" friends weren't supposed to go. However, once she arrived, lo and behold, they were there. So she immediately went to the server and let him know that her check would be completely separate. When it came time to pay, the moocher friends were aghast, however, some were totally on board. That didn't prevent the moocher friends from sending her a text the following day calling her out for "disrupting the group vibe." 

If you need more, here's another mildly infuriating situation.

A theft accusation is a tough burn to come back from– especially in the workplace. As a server in a restaurant, you automatically assume responsibility for all of the incoming cash into the restaurant, meaning that you're the one honorable barrier between what's left in the register at the end of the night and what comes home with you in your pocket. Because of this delicate balance of trust, a server's credibility is a fragile, yet desperately important thing to maintain if you're a restaurant manager. You wouldn't want to scare off the last of the good ones over a feeble hunch… right? 

But that's exactly what one hot-headed manager did in our next story.

Out of the many reasons an employee could get fired, this is one of the most preventable (and silly) reasons. 

It's never been more important to have strong passwords to protect yourself on the internet. Maybe 20 years ago it was okay to choose "password1234" as your entry code, but that'll never fly with today's advanced technology. As tech evolves, it requires more creativity to get into someone's email or computer. Even people who have had their passwords stolen before don't always take the proper precautions. 

It's easy to ignore best practices when you're in a rush. Apparently, you're supposed to activate two-factor authentication or use apps for that purpose, for as many online accounts as you can. That gets really annoying really fast, but it's worth it to keep your online privacy. Apparently no one told that to this employee! She seemed so protective of her passwords that it ended her career. 

You can check out this great story below. The OP also added in several updates, complete with additional information in the comments section. 

After that, check out these people who shared their funniest petty revenge stories—like one dude who erased all of his cheating wife's TV shows and recorded "Cheaters" instead. 

This one goes out to all the significant others out there who have to endure their partners' sleep-talking every single night. You folks are the real heroes!

Seriously, it's not easy to date a sleep talker. It's almost like dating two different individuals. There's the person you're spending your days with, the person with whom you have fallen in love. And then there's the person they become when you turn off the lights. Yes, it's like dating Gollum.

Once your partner is asleep, they might reveal all the anxieties on their mind with zero filter or they might just word-vomit a ton of gibberish that makes absolutely no sense. Regardless, these Redditors have kept a running list of the ridiculous things their sleep-talking partners have uttered overnight. We compiled this list from this r/AskReddit thread. Keep scrolling below for the best ones. For more, here are some crazy comments doctors have made to their patients. 

How could a quick mechanic visit go so wrong? This dude was left stunned after a shop took their car, and then didn't want to give it back. 

As a car owner, you get to know your vehicle pretty well. The more time you spend driving to the grocery store or to your friend's house, the more you'll notice its noises and smells. If your car makes lots of whining sounds or starts leaking fumes into the interior, it might be time to get that looked at. Although some people drive around with car issues, check engine light or not, until the car can't move another inch. Others, like this person try to be proactive about their vehicle's problems. This one seems especially important: u/TrueHalfCrack writes that their trusty 2005 Santa Fe was squeaking when they started braking. Of all the issues to get checked out with haste, a steering or brake issue is at the top of that list. 

Mechanics realize that many car owners arrive at their shop with zero knowledge of why their car's having so many issues. Some mechanics are on the level, but others just want to make a quick buck. This guy got such incredible revenge on this mechanic that he'll probably never try those tactics again! 

Next up, this person left the internet stunned by charging a $200 "meal fee" for every wedding guest… including family members. 

There's nothing like seeing the look on a landlord's face after they have been majorly called out for being entirely unresponsive. It's somehow a mix between a look of feeling betrayed and the look of a child who is having a really hard time pretending they didn't just break the rules. But all landlords who ignore tenants' maintenance requests to the point that the living conditions become, well, unlivable should know better. 

This thread was posted to Reddit's r/pettyrevenge subreddit by u/New-Morning-3184, who had contacted the broker and landlord with a list of areas in his newly rented apartment that needed to be checked and cleaned prior to his family's move-in. Well, as one might expect, none of those areas were looked at in advance and OP moved into a complete mess of a space. After numerous attempts to rectify the situation and to get maintenance people to come over and finish the job, OP was left no choice but to call the city and to force his landlord to do his job. Keep scrolling below to see how the revenge got even more petty when it came to the repair of OP's front door.

For more stories like this, check out this post about a coworker's petty revenge on a gossiping Karen.

It's not easy landing a job these days, the workforce is all kinds of crazy currently. So if and when you do manage to land a job, you should probably hold onto it the best you can, right? If it is a horrible work environment, the, by all means, quit. But if everything is going along just fine and you're getting paid and enjoy your coworkers, then why would you mess that up? 

College is expensive, yet it's widely believed that to be a successful (employed) adult, you need a degree. As if a little piece of paper with fancy script and the name of the overpriced university you attended is going to prove that you're responsible. In our next story, one college girl proves that there are a lot of life lessons and privileges that are completely ignored during your college years– especially if you're an entitled brat. 

This family decided to stand up for what they believed in… and what they believed in was their right to put a roof on their own home. 

When you're deciding where you want to live, there are plenty of factors. But one that people don't always take into consideration at first is how the weather will impact them. Now, if you're going to live somewhere like Florida, you'll have to keep that in mind right from the get-go. The weather can be warm and sunny plenty of the time. But it rains multiple times per day there, and the more extreme weather conditions are no joke. Some houses flood yearly! As hurricane season approaches, those in the path of these natural phenomena have to take great caution to protect their homes.

Florida residents can put up window protections and seal their houses as best as they can. Having a good, non-leaky roof wouldn't hurt either. That's exactly what this family had in mind when they decided to upgrade their metal roof. In fact, their neighbors also thought it was a good idea, and wanted to improve their own homes in the same way. The only people who pushed back on the idea were the board members of the local HOA. 

Check out this incredible pro revenge story. Then, read about the funniest and weirdest reasons these workers got fired, like one dude who got fired from a sandwich shop because he wouldn't stop "drinking the sauces."

Not many of us have the financial luxury to sue anybody. Even if we have a case of a hostile workplace or cut wages or unpaid overtime, usually the cost of a lawyer is enough to dissuade us from pursuing justice. Unfortunately, this is how a lot of blue-collar and minimum-wage employees are exploited time and time again. But there are stories of fabled heroes standing up for the little man, where justice prevails and dirtbag bosses get exactly what they deserve. 

This is that kind of story. 

If there's one thing employers hate, it's benefits; even the greatest employer or boss has likely at one point begrudgingly approved a PTO request or ticked off additional PTO for their staff. And I'll admit, as a manager, when you see a PTO request, sometimes your intrusive thoughts kick in… "Do they really need this week off?" "How about the next one?" "Can't your brother just reschedule their wedding?"

Obviously, this is ridiculous, but show me a manager who hasn't had these thoughts, and I'll show you a liar. It's just one of those minor inconveniences that you put up with for your staff for their happiness and well-being… and also because it's a mandatory legal obligation. 

Ignoring this mandatory legal obligation would be silly—you probably just wouldn't do it. But, this manager tried to, and paid the price… A price far greater than their employer would have paid for those four days of leave.

Getting fired on Day One is almost admirable. You have to be spectacularly ill-suited and woefully unfit to the position to mess things up that quickly and that obviously. Perhaps it's not your fault. Perhaps the recruiters did not make themselves clear from the get-go about what the expectations were. Perhaps both parties misread signals about one another's skills and preferences. Or perhaps it actually was your fault all along and you were fired for a reason.

The lattermost scenario may be rare in this day and age; usually, there are red flags on the part of the employer that one can point out in the recounting of these tales of unjust dismissals. However, no matter how much this Redditor tried to conceal what went down, he simply could not hide the fact that he made a major oversight on the very first day and made it look like he was unfocused and unprofessional. 

Keep scrolling below to see how his version of the story divided folks in the comments section. For more stories like this, check out this post about a Karen who accidentally sent an unkind message about a fellow coworker to her entire team.

Being told to just do your job is kind of fair; it is your job, after all, and the reality of the world is that at some point, it's going to be necessary for you to step in line and let someone else call the shots. Still, is it really fair to say, "Just, do your job," when it's not really your job in the first place? Rather just that someone else has decided that your job is to do their job too? There's a reason why your boss is paid more to go along with the responsibility that has been handed to them, and handing that responsibility off to your lowest-paid team members isn't really what anyone had in mind when they put you in that role. 

Regardless, if you were just told to "Just do your job" by someone who wasn't doing theirs, you might not take that so well. And when they appointed someone else to do the job you supposedly weren't doing, only to have things come crashing down, you might take some solace in that.

When you place an order for pick up—which means you are going to the store, they are handing you a bag of your food, and then you take it home yourself—are you leaving a tip? How much of a tip? Less than the usual 20% or none at all? What about when it's a delivery or sit-down meal? Do you take out of your tip when a sauce is forgotten or utensils missing? 

It is day 342 of the longest January of existence and everyone is too darn cold. At first, the charms of winter delight and surprise us, reminding everyone to cozy up to their heater, tuck in their shirts and keep their ears warm, but society has been up to their gills in snow, arctic blizzards, and calamitous weather– We're over it.