Tutor’s Good Deed Backfires When Neighbor Takes Advantage

We’ve all heard the saying, ‘No good deed goes unpunished,’ and this story is a prime example! A 35-year-old private tutor, who we’ll call Ms. Generous, agreed to help her neighbor’s children improve their grades. Ms. Generous even offered a significant discount to her neighbor, S, due to their good relationship. However, things took a turn when S started demanding more from Ms. Generous while still expecting the same discounted rate. Let’s dive into the story!

Ms. Generous Offers a Helping Hand

Grades Soar, and a Discount is Requested

The Tutor’s Generosity Knows No Bounds

Weekends Off-Limits, But Exceptions Made

Neighbor Requests Weekend Tutoring

Schedules Change, Tutor’s Time Compromised ⏰

Weekend Tutoring Becomes Permanent?

Ms. Generous Puts Her Foot Down

The Honest Text That Started It All

Ms. Generous Stands Her Ground

Neighbor’s Cold Response ❄️

Social Media Unfriending and Awkward Encounters ‍♀️

The Neighbor’s Anger Revealed

Ms. Generous Reflects on the Situation

Neighbor’s Demands Push Tutor to the Edge

Ms. Generous went above and beyond to help her neighbor’s children, offering discounted rates and even agreeing to weekend tutoring. However, when S began making more demands and expecting Ms. Generous to give up her cherished weekends, our tutor had enough. She sent a text expressing her feelings, only to be met with a cold response and eventually being cut off by her neighbor. Was Ms. Generous too harsh, or was she simply standing up for herself? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation.

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, gets called out. NTA.

Neighbor taking advantage of tutor’s good deed

Set firm boundaries and don’t let her take advantage

Polite NTA comment advises tutor to set boundaries and say no.

Neighbor takes advantage, NTA sets boundaries, friendship ends

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Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, but boundaries set. NTA

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Setting boundaries with neighbors who take advantage.

Neighbor takes advantage, commenter suspects financial burden is fake.

Setting boundaries is important, even if it hurts someone’s feelings

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User questions effectiveness of emergency tutoring session

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Assertive tutor praised for standing up to neighbor’s abuse

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Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, NTA for setting boundaries.

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NTA tutor sacrifices $60k for neighbor, needs better business discipline

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Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, commenters call her out

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Neighbor tries to control tutor’s schedule, gets what she deserves

Tutoring boundaries questioned in snarky comment with no replies

Lesson learned: being nice can attract users

Neighbor’s entitlement leads to end of one-sided friendship.

Don’t let friends take advantage of your time and expertise

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Encouragement for a kind tutor to stand up for themselves!

Confusion over legal guardianship and responsibilities in different countries.

Tutor stands up for herself and sets boundaries with entitled neighbor

Users turn on you when you say no

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Setting boundaries = NTA

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Harsh criticism for neighbor who took advantage of tutor

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Neighbor tries to manipulate tutor, gets what she deserves

Teaching part-time, tutor faced entitled parent and non-compete clause

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Neighbor tries to dictate tutor’s employment, gets shut down.

A mysterious and dramatic comment with a twist

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, gets called out. NTA

Setting boundaries with friends can be tough NTA handled it well.

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, NTA recommends normal rates

Setting boundaries with entitled neighbor who took advantage of tutor.

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, gets cut off. Lesson learned.

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, but tutor stands firm.

Take control of your life and don’t let her use you

Neighbor takes advantage, but commenter says NTA and offers support

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s good deed. NTA stands up.

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s good deed. NTA.

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s kindness, NTA for standing up.

Neighbor takes advantage of tutor’s good deed

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Setting clear policies can prevent emotionally charged responses.