Can you share a specific pension horror story?
Well, in a certain company, they promised their employees a very generous pension plan. But as time went on, the company faced financial difficulties. Instead of trying to protect the pension fund, they used some of the pension money to cover their operational costs. By the time the employees retired, they were given only a fraction of what they were promised. The employees were left feeling betrayed and financially insecure.
There was a pension fund that was invested mainly in a particular industry. But then that industry faced a major crisis, like a technological disruption that made many companies in that industry obsolete. The pension fund lost a huge amount of money. Pensioners who were expecting a comfortable retirement suddenly found themselves with very limited funds. They had to cut back on many things like healthcare and housing, which was really a sad situation.
Sure. There was a small town where the local government had a pension plan for its employees. However, due to mismanagement and some corrupt practices in the handling of the pension funds, a large portion of the money was embezzled. When the employees retired, they found that there was hardly any money left in the pension fund to support them. They had to struggle to make ends meet in their old age, relying on family and meager social welfare.
Can you share some pension plan horror stories?
A pension plan horror story could be when the rules of a pension plan were suddenly changed. For example, the age of eligibility was increased from 60 to 65 without proper notice or consideration for the employees. Many had planned their retirements based on the original terms. They had to either work longer or face a reduced lifestyle in retirement as they hadn't saved enough outside the pension plan.
Can you share a specific 'ambien horror story'?
Sure. There was a person who took Ambien and woke up to find that they had written strange and disturbing messages all over their walls. They had no memory of doing it at all. It was really creepy as it was like some unknown force had taken over them while they were under the influence of the drug.
Can you share a specific 'pegasister horror story'?
Sure. There was a Pegasister who attended a Pegasus - themed convention. She was really excited to meet other fans and see all the cool stuff. But she accidentally bumped into a very rude group of so - called 'hardcore' Pegasisters. They started yelling at her and making her feel like she didn't belong there just because she was new to the fandom and didn't know all the 'inside' rules. It was a horrible experience for her.
Can you share a specific alcoholics horror story?
A man was an alcoholic and got into a bar fight one night while heavily drunk. He seriously injured another person. As a result, he was arrested and sent to jail. In jail, he went through withdrawal symptoms without proper medical help, which was extremely painful. His life took a turn for the worse, and when he got out, he had a criminal record that made it difficult for him to find a job and reintegrate into society.
Can you share a specific 'zf horror story'?
Sure. There was a situation where a community was trying to get a local park renovated. The government department in charge kept delaying the project for years. Every time the community representatives asked for an update, they were given vague excuses. Eventually, the park remained in a state of disrepair, and the funds that were supposed to be used for the renovation seemed to have disappeared without a trace.
Can you share a specific 'bronies horror story'?
One specific 'bronies horror story' could be about a brony who was overly obsessed with a particular My Little Pony character. He started to believe that the character was real and would send disturbing letters to the show's creators, asking them to make the character come to life in a very inappropriate and obsessive way.
Can you share a specific postmate horror story?
A friend of mine had a Postmate horror story. He ordered some expensive electronics. When the package arrived, it was clear that the Postmate had opened it. Some parts were missing. My friend was furious. He had to go through a long process with Postmate's customer service to try to get compensation for the missing items. It was a real hassle and he lost trust in the service.
Can you share a specific 'shirt horror story'?
Sure. I once bought a really expensive silk shirt for a job interview. I was feeling great in it until I sat down on a bench at the bus stop. There was some wet paint there that I didn't notice. When I stood up, the back of my shirt was covered in bright blue paint. I had no time to go home and change, so I had to go to the interview looking like a mess. Needless to say, I didn't get the job.
Can you share a specific cicada horror story?
There is a story from a small village. Every few years, when the cicadas came out, strange things seemed to happen. People reported hearing voices within the cicada's chorus. One old man said that the cicadas were a sign of impending doom. One year, during a particularly bad cicada emergence, a barn burned down. People blamed it on the 'curse' of the cicadas, which spread fear throughout the village.
Can you share a specific immigration horror story?
Sure. There was an immigrant who had a valid work visa and was working legally in a new country. However, due to an administrative error at the immigration department, his visa was wrongly revoked. He was then detained at his workplace and faced deportation. All his hard work to build a life there, his apartment, his friendships, were at risk of being lost just because of a mistake not his own.