In my opinion, the worst would be ordering a complete computer system for a business critical operation. TigerDirect ships the wrong components, and when you try to resolve the issue, they keep delaying. This delay causes your business to suffer as you can't start the operation without the correct system. Their incompetence in fulfilling the order correctly and handling the problem promptly can have severe consequences for your business.
Perhaps the worst TigerDirect horror story is when you rely on their technical support for a complex server setup. They give you completely wrong advice, which ends up causing your entire system to crash. Then they deny any liability and leave you to deal with the costly repairs and data loss all on your own. Their lack of expertise in that case can be truly disastrous.
I once ordered a computer from TigerDirect. When it arrived, the box was all banged up. I opened it nervously, and found that the monitor had a huge crack across it. I immediately contacted their customer service, but it took forever to get a response. And when they finally did, they were very unhelpful, trying to blame the shipping company instead of taking responsibility for their poor packaging.
For me, the worst IR horror story on Gradcafe would be getting into a heated argument with an IR expert there. You think you know your stuff, but they completely tear you down in front of everyone. They make you question your entire understanding of IR concepts, and it's really humiliating and makes you lose confidence in your IR abilities.
I think the worst Prime Now horror story might be when you order something really expensive like a laptop. When it arrives, it's completely broken inside the box. The screen is shattered and the keys are loose. And then you have to deal with the long process of trying to prove it was damaged on arrival and get a refund or replacement. It's just a huge headache and a waste of your time and money.
In my experience, the most horrible part of jury duty was the nature of the case. I had to listen to really tragic and disturbing details. It haunted me for a long time after the trial was over. I couldn't get those images and stories out of my head.
The worst part could be the disruption of peace. For example, if you are in a quiet place like a library garden, and suddenly the quadcopter noise invades. It shatters the calmness and tranquility that you were enjoying.
Allergic reactions are the worst. When your eyes swell up and become itchy and red, it's not only painful but also a health risk. It can also be really inconvenient as you need to seek medical help, take medications, and you can't just ignore it. Plus, it means you have wasted your money on the lash extensions that you can't even keep on your eyes.
The worst part could be feeling completely alone and lost. Like when you're new and no one seems to care or help you. It's a horrible feeling in a strange new environment.
The worst part is probably the embarrassment. You don't want others to know and you're constantly worried about any signs showing. It's that feeling of being exposed.
Probably a teacher who is overly aggressive and verbally abusive. They can make the students so scared that they can't focus on learning. A friend of mine had a teacher who would constantly call him stupid and useless when he made mistakes, which really damaged his confidence and made him dread the driving lessons.
A horror story could involve a roommate who steals. I knew someone whose roommate took small things like money from their wallet or borrowed clothes without asking and never returned them. It created a lot of tension and mistrust in the room. Eventually, it led to a big fight and one of them had to move out.