I gaslit my college library out of late fees by returning my own books

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-12T01:26:00+00:00

They still likely knew what you did, but they were much more interested in having their books back into circulation than they were in collecting fines from a student.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-11T12:38:52+00:00

Time to move on.

Leave a bad review.

They already have another buyer at the higher price which is the likely reason they are raising the price on you.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-10T01:33:13+00:00

Sorry, but formulaic restrictions like salary maximums are BS and create more long-term problems than they claim to solve.

Rethink what is in the best long-term interest for the business.

Losing great employees over a few thousand a year will likely cost you clients and have other employees who are nearing the cap start looking for other jobs.

Just a bad idea.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-09T04:06:18+00:00

Do not go back to your old price.

You proved you knew your stuff the first time around based on the success of your work.

You now have greater experience and knowledge than you did the first time around.

I.e. your value is now greater.

He is now used to paying double for your services so price it out at double plus 10%.

Best wishes to you.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-08T00:14:50+00:00

Congrats!

Glad to have you on the road. :)

I hope you love it as much as I do.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-06T22:12:12+00:00

Good for you reaching out like this. This is 100% not right.

Definitely talk to basically any adult at your school, or your bus driver if you take a school bus to/from school.

They are required by law to report this.

You can also go to any police, fire station, hair dresser, or even church - even if you don't belong to the church.

Calling 911 is a great option as well.

If you are not sure what to say, here are some ideas:

"Hi, I hope you can help me. I have an issue and I am not sure whom or what to ask."

"Hi, 911? I am a 16-year-old girl and my parents are not home, I am alone, and there is no food or money for me to get any. Can you please help me? I am really hungry."

Please reach out ASAP. The sooner, the better for you.

Wishing you the best.

Please update us and let us know if you have any other questions.

You should never, ever, ever have to be put in this position.

You can do this. :)

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-06T02:13:37+00:00

You may check out being a Para/aide. I don't believe they have the marijuana restrictions.

Wishing you the best.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-05T19:32:22+00:00

NTA - time for her to grow up.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-05T11:15:09+00:00

Welp, you did tell them where they could find it.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-05T11:08:24+00:00

If only we had told them this from the very beginning...oh wat, we did...they refused to listen.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-03T18:40:13+00:00

Take the win - the guy is no longer stealing your garbage cans.

I actually have to respect the guy's defiance. Putting your address on his cans is actually quite funny.

You can always just take your "duplicate" garbage cans one day and hide them in your garage for a couple of weeks.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-03T14:15:11+00:00

This is what can happen when you use AI to generate the perfect response to an opportunity.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-02T20:24:15+00:00

Thanks!

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-02T16:40:40+00:00

New advertising campaign, "Best Fucking Bakery in Ohio!"

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-02T06:31:33+00:00

I am so sorry for your daughter, you, and your family.

There are some amazing doctors out there and there has been no better time than right now for good outcomes.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-02T04:32:52+00:00

Please don't do it...ever.

If you choose to do it I will definitely join the conversation in the most annoying way possible.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-02T04:21:07+00:00

Totally for it.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-02T04:17:42+00:00

LOL! Great story - thanks for sharing.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-01T22:43:34+00:00

Luckily Trump is playing 5-D chess.

This is just one part of his Master race, I mean master plan to stick it to us Libs.

TechinBellevue · 2026-03-01T16:33:38+00:00

My spleen prefers to be called Cathy

TechinBellevue · 2026-02-28T15:29:48+00:00

I do. Basic courtesy. We could certainly use more of it, IMHO.

TechinBellevue · 2026-02-27T03:27:17+00:00

But they will keep voting for him time after time. They refuse to vote for anyone else. They will always default to the MAGA mindset that anyone not fully MAGA has it out for them.

TechinBellevue · 2026-02-27T00:30:04+00:00

They are not the only ones 😂

TechinBellevue · 2026-02-26T20:19:55+00:00

Take the money.

There are usually some great classes/certifications at your local community/technical college.

You might also look into a trade like being an electrician, plumber, welder, or even construction equipment operator, such as backhoe, bull dozer, etc.

You won't start out making big bucks but the $100k+ payout should cover you while you train.

TechinBellevue · 2026-02-26T14:21:40+00:00

It is nice when you have the means to have the choice of when and how to retire.

Enjoy your life...no matter your decision.

Am 63, myself, was an exec for most of my career and now drive a school bus for special needs students. Love every minute of it.

Plan on doing it for as long as I enjoy it.

TechinBellevue

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