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WIBTA if I quit my job, sell my share in company and retire to be a ski patroler? I would essentially leave my adult kids (18 and 22) to fend for themselves with no way to pay for college. Ex wife as well.
Parenting
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WIBTA if I quit my job, sell my share in company and retire to be a ski patroler? I would essentially leave my adult kids (18 and 22) to fend for themselves with no way to pay for college. Ex wife as well.

So years and years of backstory here. Ex wife has BPD and life with her has been a continuous struggle. We are in the middle of a divorce because while she’s lied, stolen, a**sed, hit, etc... she never cheated. But she crossed that line and enough was enough. Divorce is bitter and ugly. For financial reasons we had set kids college savings up with my wife as custodian. I implored kids to go...

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New Hire Immediately Quits Her Job After Her Manager Fails To Schedule Her Leave
Work
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New Hire Immediately Quits Her Job After Her Manager Fails To Schedule Her Leave

I'm the manager of a small team at a large company. Each manager does their team's schedule. I hired Lacey last week. Lacey told me when she accepted the job that she already had non-refundable vacation plans at the end of May. I told her that I did the schedule and would try to accommodate her. I couldn't accommodate her at all. There's already another team member out. I put up the schedule...

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Mom Gets Son To Move Out After Finding Out Dad Won't Let Him Find A Job
Family Conflict
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Mom Gets Son To Move Out After Finding Out Dad Won't Let Him Find A Job

My son "Aiden" (23) moved back in with us upon graduating college as my husband wanted. My husband's original plan was to have Aiden live with us for free, but stay home and help with his disabled younger brother (16). Aiden started complaining about needing money and wanted to find a job. My husband was against this and even offered to double his allowance but Aiden was growing tired of stayi...

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AITA for locking the office fridge after someone kept stealing my lunch?
Work
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AITA for locking the office fridge after someone kept stealing my lunch?

I (34M) work in a small office with about 10 people. We share a communal kitchen, including one fridge. Over the past month, my lunch has been stolen *five times*. Not just random snacks entire homemade meals I bring from home, gone without a trace. It’s not just frustrating, it’s expensive and messes up my day. I mentioned it a couple of times in the group chat, like “Hey, someone’s been t...

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AITA for asking my coworker not to eat her cultural food in the break room?
Food & Diet
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AITA for asking my coworker not to eat her cultural food in the break room?

I know how the t*tle sounds, and I’m sure as you begin reading this post it’ll sound worse but please hear me out. I (25f) have a wonderful coworker (54f), who I get along really well with. This coworker is Nepalese and I am a white woman. In the past she’s been kind enough to bring in different food from her culture for us all to try. I have zero problem with her, or anyone else, bringing ...

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AITAH for refusing to switch my vacation dates because my coworker has kids?
Parenting
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AITAH for refusing to switch my vacation dates because my coworker has kids?

I (30M) put in my vacation request months ago for a specific week. I made plans, booked flights, and was looking forward to it. Everything was approved by our manager with no issues. Last week, my coworker “Lisa” (35F) found out that her kids’ school break falls during the same week. She came to me and asked if I’d be willing to swap my vacation for a different time so she could take her kid...

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AITA for considering ending my not terrible marriage because being a stepfamily just isn't working?
Other
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AITA for considering ending my not terrible marriage because being a stepfamily just isn't working?

My husband (40m) was a widower when we met. I (36f) was a single woman who had never been married before. My husband has a daughter April (13) from his first wife. April was 5 when her mom d*ed, 7 when my husband and I met, 8 when she and I met and 11 when we got married. Things with April were okay before I got pr****nt. And by okay I mean we weren't very close and she wasn't calling me mom o...

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AITAH for refusing to pay for my coworker’s lunch after she “accidentally” ordered double?
Work
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AITAH for refusing to pay for my coworker’s lunch after she “accidentally” ordered double?

A group of us decided to order takeout for lunch. We each placed our own orders on the app and agreed to Venmo one person so we wouldn’t have to do multiple transactions at pickup. I volunteered to pick up the food. When I got to the restaurant, the total seemed way higher than expected. I checked the receipt and saw that one coworker, *Sarah*, had ordered two full meals instead of one. Thinkin...

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AITA for "ruining" my coworker's big reveal by guessing it right away?
Work
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AITA for "ruining" my coworker's big reveal by guessing it right away?

So, I (24M) work in an office where we all get along pretty well. One of my coworkers, “Amy” (30F), is super into dramatic announcements. She once revealed she got a dog by bringing in balloons shaped like paw prints. She’s fun, and we all humor her because, honestly, the office can get boring. Last week, Amy was *bursting* with excitement. She kept hinting she had “HUGE news” but wouldn’t ...

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AITAH for yelling at my fiancé after he destroyed my project because I chose work over a party?
Other
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AITAH for yelling at my fiancé after he destroyed my project because I chose work over a party?

My fiancé's best friend celebrated his birthday last night at an exclusive restaurant. He wanted me so much to go with him, but I needed to complete a critical work project. I told him that I was on a d**dline and if I did not get it done, I might miss an opportunity for promotion. He wasn't pleased and informed me that it was not acceptable because all his friends would have their girlfriends...

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AITAH for refusing to let my coworkers take over the fish tank my employer allows me to keep in the office?
Work
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AITAH for refusing to let my coworkers take over the fish tank my employer allows me to keep in the office?

I’ve been allowed by my employer to keep a small aquarium at my desk, which is som**hing I’m really pa*sionate about. I’m a bit of a fish enthusiast and enjoy maintaining the tank, ensuring the fish are happy and the environment is balanced. It’s a small, peaceful hobby that brightens my workday and has become a conversation starter in the office. Recently, a few of my coworkers came up wit...

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AITAH for not skipping a work trip because my husband is recovering from a hairtransplant?
Relationship
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AITAH for not skipping a work trip because my husband is recovering from a hairtransplant?

My husband flew oversees for a hair transplant. We have two children under seven. I work full time in stressful corporate role. He never plans or researches in advance. I am supposed to go on a work trip for two days to a two day work planning retreat. It is important exposure. He will be “post op” three days by the time I leave. Last night he texted that he needs me to cancel my trip because ...

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