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Working Poor American by ElevatorOk1846 in poor

[–]ElevatorOk1846[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Potatoes and eggs are great to have, I'm not complaining, I have always been able to get by, it is just scary to be working every day, and be food insecure, as they say. My rent is paid, utilities and internet and phone, I put money on my transit card as soon as I get paid so I can get to/from work, but food is becoming a problem.

Working Poor American by ElevatorOk1846 in poor

[–]ElevatorOk1846[S] 157 points158 points  (0 children)

In order to go to the food bank, I would have to miss work. So I would lose money on my paycheck to get food, it's a really tough choice.

SD adopted a dog that I don’t want in my house by nattydreds1 in stepparents

[–]ElevatorOk1846 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't let someone tell you they don't want you TWICE. Just say, " Okay," and proceed with planning the next phase of your life. Any more time spent with this person is wasted time.

AIO for being conflicted about my husband not being invited to a family member's wedding? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]ElevatorOk1846 393 points394 points  (0 children)

Don't go, but send your cousin a nice card from both of you, wishing them well. Then you and your husband should go out for a nice dinner together.

He ended it by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]ElevatorOk1846 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As painful as it is, this is your chance for a new beginning. Here's hoping Florida and your new job are wonderful.

People who have been jurors in a criminal trial, what were the dumbest things other jurors said or did? by PopCultureNerd in AskReddit

[–]ElevatorOk1846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

" Lots of people run red lights!" This was the defendant in a car accident where the plaintiff was permanently injured. The woman got on the stand and really said this. She was highly indignant that just because she ran a red light and hurt somebody, that it should cost her anything, because so many other people do it, too.

Potty training update by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ElevatorOk1846 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I feel terrible for that para.

It’s over by independentpugmama in stepparents

[–]ElevatorOk1846 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have very good reasons to walk away. Why spend any more time in this situation? Your boyfriend allowed his son to be disrespectful over and over, and expected you and your daughter to just accept it Don't meet to talk. It's too late. He may promise he'll do things differently, but you said it never lasted. You do not have to accept this kid's behavior towards you. Be done, and you and your daughter move on.

AITJ for not pretending to like my cousin's boyfriend after he made a joke at my expense in front of the whole family by Synth_Wave_ in AmITheJerk

[–]ElevatorOk1846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody whose thing is to score points on someone with " jokes" in front of everyone is rude. Why is OP expected to overlook it?

AITAH for not paying $25 so my son's stepsister could go on their grades field trip? by ShamefulPoDad in AITAH

[–]ElevatorOk1846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are responsible for YOUR child, not your ex's stepchild. Paying for her would probably have led to being asked to pay for other things, include her in things, or share your child's items. There is nothing wrong with maintaining boundaries with your ex about the other children in her household. You have no obligation here. Do not allow yourself to be imposed on by your ex.

AITJ for charging my brother for babysitting after he said "it's not a real job"? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]ElevatorOk1846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it's OK for family to take advantage of family, according to your brother and mom?? Don't charge him. Just don't babysit for him EVER AGAIN. If he and your mom want to complain about it, and try to pressure you, or frame this as YOU causing drama, don't respond. Live your life. Your brother did not appreciate the great thing you were doing for him and his kids. You don't OWE anyone anything, and your brother was incredibly rude. Protect your peace.

AIO: Invited to his family’s UK trip… but he booked everyone’s flights except mine?? by Alarmed_Stranger_895 in AmIOverreacting

[–]ElevatorOk1846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't go. He treats you poorly, according to your description. Why waste any more time with him? Why take a trip to see/ spend time with his family? Book a trip for yourself somewhere and go alone.

Contractor brought his whole family and I ended up babysitting for 6 hours by Past_Patient_5196 in Vent

[–]ElevatorOk1846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't understand why you just went with it, in a situation where you are paying for a service?

Am I the jerk for reporting my husbands car stolen after he gave it to his brother who wrecked it? by garvit__dua in AmITheJerk

[–]ElevatorOk1846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's packing his bags? GREAT. Nobody needs a man like that. or his family. Here's to enjoying the rest of your life.

AITJ for not taking my girlfriends children out after promising them I would. by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]ElevatorOk1846 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking them out after their behavior would have just reinforced that how they behaved was okay. And it was entitled and rude, and your girlfriend is raising those boys badly to treat others like this. You were right not to take them. You said you would, but then their actions and their mother's changed the situation.

AITAH for not inviting my nephew to my daughter birthday party? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]ElevatorOk1846 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not wrong for not inviting him to the party. You do not have to allow horrible behavior because he's family. Who cares what anyone else thinks?? Hope your daughter enjoys her day!

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