There was a situation where during an AJ Panes tour, a tourist had their wallet stolen right in front of a popular tourist attraction. The thief was so quick that the tourist didn't even realize it until they went to pay for something. They were left with no money, no ID, and had to rely on the kindness of the local AJ Panes staff to help them sort things out. It was a horrible experience.
I heard about a tourist on an AJ Panes tour who got really sick during the trip. There were no proper medical facilities nearby as they were in a remote area. The tour seemed to be more focused on keeping to the schedule rather than taking care of the sick tourist immediately. It was a very distressing situation for the person, and they felt abandoned. They vowed never to go on an AJ Panes tour again.
Another common horror story is bad communication. Tourists have reported that the AJ Panes guides sometimes don't clearly explain the itinerary or important details. So, they end up missing out on key attractions or activities because they were not properly informed. This lack of communication can lead to a lot of frustration.
There was this one instance at a museum. I was standing near an exhibit, looking at it intently. A family walked up and the mother asked me if I could explain the significance of the piece. I politely said I was just a visitor. But she gave me this look like she thought I was lying. It made me feel so awkward. I guess it's because I was standing still and looking like I was knowledgeable. However, it really put a damper on my day as I then felt self - conscious about just being in the museum.
One of my temp job horror stories was when I worked at a call center for a short - term gig. The training was minimal and they just threw us onto the phones. I had to deal with angry customers all day long without proper support from the supervisors. It was extremely stressful and made me dread going to work each day.
One horror story I've heard was a client who kept changing their mind about the nail design. First, they wanted a simple French manicure, then added a bunch of intricate details like tiny flowers and gems. After the nails were done, they complained that it was too flashy and demanded a redo for free. It was really frustrating for the nail technician as a lot of time and materials had been wasted.
I was a temp in an office once. The supervisor there was really mean. He would yell at us for the smallest mistakes. For example, if we made a minor formatting error in a document, he would go on a rant. It was a very hostile work environment. And to top it off, they didn't pay us on time for two weeks in a row. It was really a nightmare working there.
In a contractor job horror story I know, a contractor was hired to paint a house. They did a very sloppy job. There were paint drips everywhere, and they didn't properly prep the surfaces so the paint started to peel off quickly. The contractor also overcharged for the job. They said it was due to unexpected expenses, but it was clear they were just trying to make more money. The homeowner had to hire another contractor to redo the whole painting job.
Well, our new build had a problem with the foundation. Cracks started to appear not long after we moved in. Turns out, the construction company didn't do proper soil testing before building. It was a huge headache as we had to get experts in to assess the situation and figure out how to fix it. We were worried the whole house might collapse if not dealt with properly.
One horror story I heard was at a cosplay event. A cosplayer was approached by someone who seemed friendly at first. They started chatting about their cosplays, but then the person got really pushy about getting personal information like their phone number and address, saying they wanted to do a photoshoot together later. It was really creepy and made the cosplayer feel very uncomfortable.
One horror story I heard was about a girl who was chatting with someone online. The person seemed friendly at first. But then, they started asking really creepy questions like her daily routine in detail. Later, she found out that the person was trying to find out when she would be alone at home. It was really terrifying.
One horror story I've heard is about an apartment manager who would constantly enter tenants' units without proper notice. He claimed it was for 'inspections' but would move things around and even take small items. Tenants felt violated but were afraid to complain as they didn't want to get evicted.