Another aspect could be that the Kumon instructors are not very understanding. They might not take into account that a child could be having an off - day or might be dealing with personal issues outside of Kumon. Instead, they just keep pushing the child to complete more work, which can be really distressing for the young learner. There are also stories of parents feeling pressured by the Kumon system. They are constantly worried about their child's progress and may end up putting too much pressure on their child as a result of the competitive environment that Kumon sometimes creates.
Sure. There are stories of people who, after getting hooked on Oxycontin, resorted to selling their belongings. For example, a man sold his car that he needed for work just to get money for the drug. He then lost his job because he couldn't commute. This led to him becoming homeless as he couldn't pay rent.
Sure. A person joined a health share plan thinking it would be cost - effective. But when he had a minor surgery, the health share company took months to process the claim. They kept asking for more and more paperwork. In the end, they only paid a fraction of what the actual cost was, leaving him with a big bill to pay.
Another aspect could be the hierarchical structure causing problems. Decisions might be made by higher - ups without much consideration for the junior staff who are actually doing a lot of the groundwork. For example, a project might be pushed in a certain direction that the junior employees know is not practical, but they have no say in it. This can lead to a lot of frustration and inefficiency within the firm, which is part of the horror stories people talk about.
Sure. I've heard of a Cutco horror story where a customer bought a set of knives thinking they were getting a great deal. But after a short while, the knives started to rust. Despite the company's claim of high - quality materials, this was a big disappointment for the customer. They tried to contact Cutco but got the run - around from different departments, not getting a proper solution for weeks.
Sure. There were instances where adoptive parents traveled to China with high hopes, but upon arrival, they faced unexpected delays in meeting the child they were supposed to adopt. These delays could be due to administrative mix - ups or miscommunications between different agencies involved in the adoption process.
Sure. There are students who misread the exam requirements. They thought they could use certain materials during the test, but it turned out they couldn't. As a result, they were accused of cheating, which is a very serious matter. It not only led to a failed exam but also had potential consequences for their academic record.
Sure. One common horror story is about the pain during intercourse. Some women with paragard have reported feeling sharp pain during sex, which is not only physically uncomfortable but also can have a negative impact on their relationship. It could be due to the position of paragard or some irritation it causes in the uterus.
Sure. There were cases where people had allergic reactions to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Some had severe rashes and swelling, which was quite scary for those who experienced it. These reactions, although not extremely common, made people worry about the safety of the vaccine.
Sure. There's a story about a lake in Nebraska. Legend has it that a young girl drowned there many years ago. Since then, people say that if you swim in the lake at dusk, you can feel something tugging at your legs, as if the girl is trying to pull you under.
Yes. There was a case where a Scentsy product was shipped with a defect. The warmer had a crack in it which wasn't noticed until it was plugged in and started to leak wax. It was a real mess and a disappointment for the customer. Also, I've heard of people who bought Scentsy products as gifts, but they arrived late or in damaged packaging. This made the whole gifting experience not so great. Another horror story might be a Scentsy bar that melted in transit due to improper packaging and handling, leaving a gooey mess when it was finally received.