No one should have to take orders from people who aren't even legitimate authority figures. This resident of a neighborhood was smart enough to question the bylaws of his HOA and ended up discovering a loophole that allowed him and other members of the neighborhood to remove themselves from the association altogether.So many folks have to grin and bear...

Fresh grads have it rough. First, they have to deal with the never-promising job search. In this career climate, a fresh grad could look at six months to a year of unemployment while actively seeking it. Second, once they do land a position, they have to deal with being the new little guy in town. Workplace teasing can look like some light fun or full-on...

Getting rejected or passed over for a promotion that you've been promised for years is always going to leave a bad taste in your mouth. You might believe the words of your employer when they tell you that your efforts will one day lead you to a higher role. And, yet, every time the opportunity presents itself to promote you, they go with someone else,...

It's that time of year once again! It's time to dress up for Halloween, carve some pumpkins, eat some pumpkin pie, pick some apples, and rake the leaves off your lawn. The weather is cooling down while we're heating up a mug of apple cider. For many people, autumn is a perfect time of year: not too hot nor too cold, and full of fun activities for the...

Let this story serve as yet another reminder to choose your battles. It's not worth it to pick a fight with someone who could easily make your life more difficult. If you're unable to see that, you may very well be blinded by your own hubris.Here, we have a Karen, who was actually named Karen. She shared an office in a building with another woman, whom...

Is it really true that there are no dumb questions? Some teachers certainly think so. They encourage students to ask any question, no matter how dumb it may seem. It's a good practice, in theory. It means that shy students or kids who aren't understanding the lesson have a chance to have their basic questions answered. After all, if you're thinking...