26-year-old Wants to be Adopted: A Tale of Unusual Adulting ☕

We’ve all had those moments when adulting seems too hard, right? Bills to pay, meals to cook, and the constant need to be responsible. But what if you could just opt out? Meet Pam, our 26-year-old protagonist, who’s found an unusual solution to the adulting dilemma – she wants to be adopted by her siblings! Let’s dive into this peculiar tale.

Meet Pam, the 26-year-old Child

Pam’s Life: Coddled and Comfortable

The Big Change: Mom’s Moving Out

Pam’s Plan: Adopted at 26?

Pam’s Lifestyle: Shopping Spree and $7 Coffees ☕

The Reality Check: Can Pam Adult?

The Fallout: HR Intervention

Pam’s World: A Bubble About to Burst?

So, here we are, caught in the whirlwind of Pam’s peculiar world. A 26-year-old woman who’d rather be adopted by her siblings than face the realities of adulting. From her love for shopping sprees and expensive coffees to her lack of basic life skills, Pam’s world is a bubble waiting to burst. Our protagonist has been reported to HR for suggesting Pam should learn to fend for herself. But was it wrong to point out the obvious? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

“YTA – you’re not wrong, it’s just not your place.”

ESH. Commenter criticizes the person’s immaturity, while acknowledging the lack of upside to saying anything. Replies explore potential reasons for the person’s behavior.

NTA for misreading coworker’s request, apologize and set boundaries

NTA. Honest opinion on coworker’s lifestyle sparks controversial debate.

Setting boundaries with coworkers, but beware of bizarre entitlement issues.

Ignoring this entitled woman is the best course of action

Set boundaries with HR’s guidance to avoid career damage.

Apologize and let go: Soft YTA, learn from this experience

Commenter called out for offering unsolicited opinions and judgment.

Pam needs to adult and take care of herself

Commenter points out lack of understanding, suggests alternative explanation.

Boundary issues: OP’s involvement in family arrangements questioned.

“NTA for giving advice to a coworker, but maybe misguided “

Insensitive comment dismissing someone’s desire for adoption.

“YTA there is some reason she cannot live on her own. You have no idea what that reason is, she (and her family) might not even fully know. Obviously something is contributing to this though and it’s none of your business to judge.” ‍♂️

Is she avoiding responsibility or facing a genuine disability?

YTA: Stay out of it! ‍♂️

Commenter suggests OP has no right to judge the situation. YTA.

YTA – Assumptions backfire! Don’t judge without knowing the facts.

Mind your own business and stop giving unqualified legal advice

Opinions at work can be tricky, but she asked for it

YTA. Crossing HR red flags, expressing opinion, and giving advice.

NTA, you nailed it!

Adult adoptions have a long history. OP, mind your business.

HR overreaction to a normal conversation? That’s just bizarre

“YTA. She doesn’t need adoption, just a legal guardian. “

Inappropriate opinion at work? YTA!

Apologize for ignorance, learn from it, and keep personal boundaries.

Mind your own business, YTA!

“YTA. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Hidden disabilities.”

Truth-telling apologies? Definitely not the a**hole!

Office gossip can come back to haunt you.

NTA. You gave good advice, don’t let her manipulate the situation.

YTA for judging without considering invisible disabilities. Mind your business.

Commenter relates to extended adolescence, agrees with previous comment

NTA. Coworker’s in for a rude awakening when mom leaves

Unsolicited opinions on adoption: YTA or NTA?

NTA reports HR, no more non-work convos, not even weather

Mind your own business

NTA: Lack of life skills, HR sided with her. Avoid personal advice.

A heartwarming story of adoption. Love knows no age! ❤️

Curiosity about an adult wanting to be adopted at work

Engaging response to a comment defending someone’s conversation boundaries.

YTA: Mind your own business and let her figure it out ‍♀️

NTA. Don’t ask if you don’t want a reaction!

Don’t be a YTA coworker! Learn some workplace etiquette

Crossing boundaries at work? YTA for meddling in personal matters.

YTA: Let life work this out. ‍♂️

Mind your own business and let her live her life ‍♀️

Engaging comment: Lazy human wants to pass on responsibilities

OP gets called out for being a**hole.

NTA – Dealing with a lunatic coworker turned legal infant

Mind your own business and apologize. Stay away.

Mind your own business and focus on work quality.

Understanding the struggle of wanting to be adopted

Engaging comment: NTA, apologize for misunderstanding. Woman is delusional

Commenter highlights the importance of recognizing cognitive/developmental issues.

NTA. Work is for work, not making friends