Sure. There were reports of sexual harassment at the event. Some women felt unsafe due to the rowdy and uncontrolled behavior of some of the male attendees. It was a very unpleasant situation for them.
Another horror story was the lack of proper waste management. The place became filthy very quickly with trash everywhere. This not only smelled bad but also created an unhygienic environment, which could have led to the spread of diseases. And the fact that it seemed like the organizers hadn't planned well for such a large number of people made it all the worse.
Sure. There was a case where a graphic designer completed a logo design according to the client's initial brief. But then the client claimed it was not what they wanted and refused to pay. The designer had evidence of all the communication and drafts but still had a hard time getting Upwork to side with them in the dispute. It was a long and tiring process.
Sure. Civilians often face the horror of being caught in crossfire. For example, there are cases where families were having a normal day at home when suddenly their houses were targeted. Women and children had no time to escape and got injured or even killed.
Sure. There were stories of hospitals being flooded and patients, including the very sick and elderly, being left in dangerous conditions. Nurses and doctors did their best but resources were scarce.
Well, during a takeover, there are often issues with the valuation of the ESOP shares. Consider a scenario where the target company has an ESOP. The acquiring company might undervalue the shares as part of the takeover deal. This means that the employees who have invested in the ESOP are not getting a fair return on their investment. They may have worked hard for years believing in the value of their ESOP, but in the end, due to the takeover - related undervaluation, they lose out on a significant amount of potential wealth.
Yes. Novice traders on eToro have often fallen for copy - trading scams. They see a so - called 'expert' trader with high returns and start copying their trades without proper research. But these 'experts' could be manipulating their results. And the novice traders end up losing a lot of money.
Sure. There was a case where McKinsey advised a startup on its business strategy. They pushed for rapid expansion into multiple markets simultaneously. But the startup didn't have the resources or infrastructure to support such a move. So, they ended up spreading themselves too thin, facing financial difficulties and eventually going out of business.
Sure. There was a case where a customer bought a designer handbag from Jomashop. When it arrived, the stitching was coming apart in several places. It was clear that the product had not been properly inspected before being shipped out.
Yes. There was a baby who was misdiagnosed as needing a doc band. The doctor thought the baby had a severe head shape issue. After getting the doc band, the baby showed signs of distress. Later, it was found out that the baby's head shape was actually normal for its age and stage of development. The family had spent a lot of money on the doc band and the baby had to endure unnecessary discomfort.
A lot of the displaced people ended up in refugee camps. These camps were often overcrowded and lacking in basic amenities. People there were vulnerable to diseases, and children were especially at risk. There were also reports of harassment and exploitation in some of these camps, adding to the horror of the displacement situation.
Sure. Some people have developed really bad acne flare - ups while on spironolactone. Instead of improving their skin as it's sometimes prescribed for skin conditions, their skin got worse. They had more pimples and redness than before starting the medication, which was very frustrating.