shafiqdms1
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Some people can be such douchebags. I know it's hard for a college student to sometimes manage his schedule, but this is sort of ridiculous. Okay, so this is what happened to a man I'll call "Chase."
Chase is a middle-aged man, going back to school after what I'm sure has been a great while. He's getting his degree, working hard, and seems to be doing well in everything... except he can't type to save his life. Therefore, he goes to other students for help in this area.
Now Chase has a big mid-term in his Speech class coming up, and he needed this paper typed up ASAP. Originally, he made a deal with some guy to do this today. He was going to pay something like $30 AND a meal in order for this slacker to make it worth his while. I guess I'm new to this bartering system, but that seems a little steep. Close to ten dollars a page plus food?
And if that wasn't bad enough, Chase came back from the store with the guy's sandwich only to find out that said asshat was LEAVING because his work called and offered to let him work, and make more than he would helping Chase. So he basically just abandonded the poor man.
Luckily, Chase isn't shy and I was in the library today. He came over to me and asked me if I typed and if so, would it be possible for me to take over? I was happy to, and even felt a bit weird taking money for something that comes so easily to me. I mean, it was just dictation.
He insisted on paying me, and I finally caved in and suggested five dollars (he gave me ten).
If someone comes to you for help (a WEEK in advance no less!), it's just assholery to back out at the very last second. Are people my age really this egocentric?
Chase is a middle-aged man, going back to school after what I'm sure has been a great while. He's getting his degree, working hard, and seems to be doing well in everything... except he can't type to save his life. Therefore, he goes to other students for help in this area.
Now Chase has a big mid-term in his Speech class coming up, and he needed this paper typed up ASAP. Originally, he made a deal with some guy to do this today. He was going to pay something like $30 AND a meal in order for this slacker to make it worth his while. I guess I'm new to this bartering system, but that seems a little steep. Close to ten dollars a page plus food?
And if that wasn't bad enough, Chase came back from the store with the guy's sandwich only to find out that said asshat was LEAVING because his work called and offered to let him work, and make more than he would helping Chase. So he basically just abandonded the poor man.
Luckily, Chase isn't shy and I was in the library today. He came over to me and asked me if I typed and if so, would it be possible for me to take over? I was happy to, and even felt a bit weird taking money for something that comes so easily to me. I mean, it was just dictation.
He insisted on paying me, and I finally caved in and suggested five dollars (he gave me ten). If someone comes to you for help (a WEEK in advance no less!), it's just assholery to back out at the very last second. Are people my age really this egocentric?