I had a horrible experience today.

[crimsonandclover]

I met one of the most unpleasant people I have ever in my 67 years had to deal with. I work for a home care agency. Nice retirement job I can pick the clients and the hours I want to work. I picked up a women to take her to the doctor and all she did was bitch and treat me like her personal servant. I live in Alabama and it is hot right now. My cars AC needs freon so I gave a heads up to the agency it wasn't working. I thought it was not a problem since it was 8:00 AM.

While in the waiting room she asked me to pick her teeth. PICK HER TEETH!! I politely declined. She lives within walking distance of a Publix which has a pharmacy but she had her prescriptions called in to a grocery store 8 miles away. She refused to wear her seat belt, she bitched at me about my driving (going too slow, etc.) and she got frustrated and started yelling "Shit!" at the self check out in Kroger. She repeatedly complained about the heat and I told she wasn't the only one suffering. I informed her Publix would deliver her groceries and prescriptions and Handy Ride would pick her up for Dr's appts. She lied and said she had to fill out application for Handy Ride (not true) and Publix didn't have what she wanted.

When I got off the Shift from Hell I informed my agency I never wanted to be sent back there again. She was the epitome of a Trump voter. Entitled, whiny, bitchy and just a general "nothing is my fault" persona.

I dropped her off, put up her groceries and fought off the urge to just slap her. Everything she could do to help herself she didn't want to do. She likes suffering.

End of Rant!

[XanaDUer2]

1. Pick her teeth!?

she sounds unhinged.

[liberal_mama]

16. Pick her teeth? During a pandemic?

Like you want to get near her mouth and nose! I hope she was wearing a mask when she got in your vehicle.

[crimsonandclover]

20. No, but I was even though fully vaccinated.

[crimsonandclover]

44. I forgot she wanted me to take a dirty tissue from her and throw it away with my bare hands.

I dragged the garbage can over to her. I think she watched Gone with the Wind too many times.

[3catwoman3]

48. Oh, hell no! I don't do that even for family members.

[XanaDUer2]

72. We get that a lot at my job.

I pick up the garbage container and let them throw it in. To me, it's the height of entitlement

[multigraincracker]

2. I'm an older slow driver.

The other day a guy pulled up to me at a light and yelled "do you know what the speed limit is"? I looked at him with a frown and yelled back "don't mess with my discount".

[crimsonandclover]

4. I wasn't about to drive any faster with the no seatbelt bitch

I found out this afternoon I could have refused to drive her.

[Hekate]

50. Good for you

I’ve been adamant about seatbelts for decades. Plus it is the LAW in my state. I just politely let them know I’m not going anywhere, and sit with my keys in my lap. In the case of my late MIL I just fastened her belt for her.

But I have to say a b***h like your passenger — I wouldn’t want to get that close, any more than you did.

[OldBaldy1701E]

70. That is exactly what I would have told her

"No seatbelt, No drive-y!" And, if she had anything to say, I think I would have just gotten her out of the car and drove away. But, I am not the most 'people' person in the world...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Wow, what a witch!

I'm glad you won't have to deal with her again.

Entitled rude people. So awful!

[niyad]

17. Dear CP, please do not insult practicing witches like that! She is, as the saying goes, "a real piec

of work." May she receive everything she deserves.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. I'm sorry! I wanted to post some other word........ya know! No disrespect to any real witch. ♥

[niyad]

36. I am pretty sure I know. Did you know that that word was originally a title of the Goddess, and

is actually the root word for ken (knowing) and knowledge?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. I have heard that, yes! It has been degraded since those days, alas. ♥

[niyad]

41. I have caused several men to stop using that word by gushing my thanks for the honour that they

have bestowed on me. Not exactly the horrified, insulted reaction they expected. Or, when being called a b****, to look puzzled and say, "but you say that like it's a bad thing." One of my friends, now long dead, used to reply, "AKC registered, darling."

[CaliforniaPeggy]

46. The perfect response!

[whistler162]

58. Then you should go to the local pound

dog shelter and apologize!

[MissMillie]

5. Miserable people

I'm pretty sure the only thing that makes them happy is if they can make other people as miserable as they are.

[aggiesal]

14. I always say; They're happy, when they're miserable. n/t

[csziggy]

57. They're even happier when they make others miserable. n/t

[Danascot]

43. Some people just aren't happy

unless they're not happy.

[Scrivener7]

6. I had a relative like that. Run, don't walk, and never go back.

[OAITW r.2.0]

7. God Bless You. At our age, life is way too short to deal with this nonsense for an entire day.

You wonder how you get to this advanced age and still think like a clueless dilettante. Self awareness seems to be a attribute lacking in too many adult Americans. I would guess she's a Trump voter as well.

But perhaps I am too cynical....maybe she has Alzheimer's type disease that destroys one's critical thinking while allowing the person to still function at a relatively high level while not processing how her words are taken by the person she is communicating with.

.

[crimsonandclover]

10. I work with Alzheimers clients a lot. She doesn't have it.

She is diabetic and overweight. I think she may have chronic pain. But it is self inflicted because she won't self check her blood sugar and her joints (knees) won't support her weight anymore. I have no sympathy.

[OAITW r.2.0]

22. I wonder how she survived Covid?

Seemed like an ideal human specimen to infect and destroy.

[Wednesdays]

59. She probably didn't catch it

because nobody wants to be around her!

[Maraya1969]

8. What does "Pick her teeth mean"? Like use a tooth pick but on her?

That is so disgusting if that is what she was asking for.

[crimsonandclover]

11. Yes, that is exactly what she wanted. And in the waiting room of the Dr's office.

[flying_wahini]

9. As a Home Health (retired) nurse, I feel your pain. Shake it off and don't go back to her.

There are far too many nice and needy people to waste anytime on people
like her.

[Beastly Boy]

13. Many people who never had to take care of their parents or deal with health care workers have a

similar attitude. Their only exposure, if any, with domestic workers are "the help", or "the servants". They have no clue what the difference is. Hence the attitude.

If your client has a visiting nurse or an administrator attached to her, it is best to file a complaint with them. It is their responsibility to explain the relationship between you and your clients as strictly professional one.

Besides, you might want to create a record of what is going on, just in case. But please, keep fighting the urge to slap them.

[crimsonandclover]

18. I complained to the agency. They took notes. If she keeps being abusive they won't service her.

She had to take care of an elderly mother and never married. I think that is where the bitterness comes from.

I took care of my mother with Alzhiemers. It was living hell but she never spread toxic energy. I dealt with lots of health care workers in the course of the care of my mother and respected the dedication and work they had put into their studies to care for others.

[Beastly Boy]

51. Take notes too. Don't rely on the agency to keep them accurate.

I took care of both my elderly parents, dementia and all. I wasn't very good at it. I have learned that you have to be a true professional to do the job right. Not too many people appreciate this fact, or appreciate the professionalism of the health workers who take care of the elderly. It's a tough job. All the best to you.

[Skittles]

15. curious if she needs a mental health evaluation

is this a very elderly person?

does she have relatives who know if she has always been like that? ugh

[crimsonandclover]

19. No, she is 72. No relatives in town.

I suspect she is hooked on pain meds. She has a pain management doctor. Believe or not medical pot will soon be available in Alabama. She sure could use some.

[Skittles]

47. maybe you could let her pain doc aware of her irrational behavior

pick my teeth? I mean, that is a serious WTF

[Ilsa]

73. And she might have early

stages of dementia, which can cause whiny behavior if aggravated by situations, caffeine, etc.

I wouldn't drive her any more and tell her and the agency why. If her behavior caused by a medical condition, the agency should tell you, so you can make an informed ethical decision about whether you want to continue helping her. If there is no medical reason, there is no point in you entertaining misery with anyone like her.

I take care of an octogenarian who is sometimes a royal bitch when her dementia screws up her thinking. She has accused me and her son (my spouse) of physical abuse, and one time she mocked my dead mother's walking, and called her a stuck-up fatty. I'm looking forward to moving her into a nursing home so my day is more pleasant.

[Skittles]

74. good advice Ilsa

[wyn borkins]

21. Pie Is Good

Quite some time ago we shared a few slices of pie and a bottle of milk at an old-fashioned diner. The pie was very good, the milk was ice cold, and the conversation was both warm and friendly. Now that's what I remember...thank you kind crimsonandclover.

[crimsonandclover]

24. I am so pleased you had such a wonderful time.

I don't like milk. We had cows. Milk smells udderly awful when it is fresh. Barn cats liked it, however.

[CaptainTruth]

23. Pick her teeth... like up off the floor?

[crimsonandclover]

25. Like get the spinach out from between her teeth. I told her floss would work.

She said floss did not work for her.

[Traildogbob]

26. Maybe to cheer you up

Just think, Melania will be picking the Donald’s teeth for years to come. Then Ivanka. Oh wait, MTG, McCarthy, and Hannity will volunteer. They will suck the handberders out of his teeth, and pay to do so.

[crimsonandclover]

28. Thanks, Now I had to take a Pepto-Bismal.

The Horror!

I'm over it now. Drink in hand, cat on shoulder, dog laying across my feet.

[Traildogbob]

34. Best Medicine in the world.

Loving animals and a drink. Cheers🍷🍸🥃🍺

[crimsonandclover]

35. Cheers right back.

2 rescue cats and 1 rescue dog. They are sweeties even if they are major brats.

[Traildogbob]

39. Exactly the same my daughter has.

All spoiled and brats. I love em all. All rescued. And the comfort and love they give her back, makes me so happy.
She is an ICU nurse. I am so proud of what you all do for people, and deal with abuse. Bless you. Angels here in the flesh.

[TeamProg]

29. She must be wondering why in all of her life she never had any friends half as nice as you.

Simply because she's an idiot (generally speaking).

[crimsonandclover]

32. Thank you! Even if I am a bitch I am a good friend.

I am helping my friend wash her cat tomorrow. We have strong gloves. He is an old long haired cat and has shit on his backside. We have strong gloves.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

30. I wish disgusting people

With disgusting entitlement issues would just die off and become extinct.

[leftyladyfrommo]

31. Some people waste their whole lives being a suffering

Victim.

[Beacool]

33. Pick her teeth???

Who the hell picks anyone's teeth? That's just gross. That's the point I would have left her ass in the doctor's office and told her to call an Uber.

[3catwoman3]

49. Exactly what she deserved.

I am horrified enough one the rare occasions when I have gotten home from work to find a sesame seed or whatever in my teeth that no one told me about. I would NEVER ask anyone to pick my teeth for me.

[Joinfortmill]

38. Yikes!

[Niagara]

40. Sorry to hear about your shift from hell.

You're a saint for not losing your patience with this crab tree.



I certainly hope that the rest of your day gets better.

[speaknow]

42. That sounds like my wife !

[heckles65]

45. Sounds like Tony Soprano's mom

Only happy when those around her are miserable.

[BradAllison]

53. "I dunno what yur tawwwwwwwkin' about!" n/m

[Heartstrings]

64. Haha!

Welcome to du!

[BobTheSubgenius]

52. What an awful woman!

But I don't think she likes suffering, per se. What she likes is bitching about being hard done by.

[SpankMe]

54. I've thought about wanting to die before I get really old

Part of me hope it happens.

I've noticed that many old people - of many different political persuasions - lose their "filters" and become mean, shitty, critical, entitled, demanding, and every other bad trait that we suppress out of politeness when we're younger.

I've seen old assholes chew out pharmacists who are desperately trying to help them. I've seen them chew out grocery store workers for the trivialest of mistakes, bitching out neighbors for Christmas lights that are "the wrong color" - the list goes on.

I know I'm on track to be one of these assholes. I don't want to be.

[canetoad]

55. My little Jack Russell terrier

Picks the teeth of her border collie friends. I suppose that's different.

I think I would have switched the motor off and told her I'm not moving the car until she is belted up.

[Demovictory9]

56. she sounds like a miserable person

[spinbaby]

62. She is definitely a miserable person

I’ve known people like this—all complaints and doom and gloom. They gripe and offend everyone they come in contact with and then wonder why no one wants to be with them.

[seta1950]

60. I'm sorry

She sounds insufferable

[kirkuchiyo]

61. Except for the pick my teeth thing

It sounds like my mother. And probably the only reason she doesn't is she was too stupid to take care of here teeth so they have ALL rotted out of her head. But she did used to insist that my niece cut her toe nails...

Dog I'm glad I no longer have any contact with her.

[Polybius]

63. One thing was left out: her age

How old was she? Depending on your answer, I may cut her some slack. She sounds senile.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

66. That woman seems like a major narcissist!

You're wise to avoid her in the future.

I think it's mostly Republicans who are that way, but I have an elderly Italian-American, pro-
Democratic neighbor originally from NYC who behaves similarly.

She used to seek out my help constantly, since I have a people-pleaser personality (more-so in the past), but she wouldn't even say thanks after all of my favors like driving her to stores, fixing her computer problems, etc.

I finally told her off after she knocked on my door for help yet again, gesturing me with her finger to follow her like I was her obedient pet. And she's never returned ever since, thankfully. Now she just glares at me if I happen to see her outside, like I'm the bad guy.

[IronLionZion]

67. Many Trump voters choose to be miserable

it's like they enjoy being their own punishment and making everyone else around them suffer for some reason.

[lunatica]

68. People who like to suffer never shut up about it!

My mom used to say, “Self pity is the best kind because you know it’s sincere!”

My mom was right!

[Warpy]

69. Sounds like borderline personality disorder

They are really hard to cope with, especially if you're close to them. The routine with family is generally that everyone else are ungrateful incompetents who can't do anything right oh god now don't ever leave me I'll kill myself. It's beyond crazy-making unless you know what's going on with them.

They're awful but you got off easy. Just don't be terribly surprised to hear that she's asked for you to drive her again.

Would you rather see her or be her? Yeah, I know, neither, me too. However, realizing how horrible it must be to live like that and have no choice about it is the beginning of compassion and being able to cope with them. Fortunately for you, you get to say no thanks.

(Bet Publix won't deliver to her because of her behavior)

[Neema]

71. UGH! I'm so sorry. Sadly I know a supposed liberal who behaves that badly.

She lives in my HOA and is a complete nightmare. She refuses to do even the barest minimum to be a considerate neighbor or decent human. No rules apply to her. She feels she and her family can behave however they wish, and whenever faced with even the smallest consequence, she screeches that they're being harassed and she's going to sue. Despite years of legit complaints against her from MANY different neighbors, nothing is ever her fault. I swear everything she says is straight out of the MAGA playbook. She's like a Facebook comment section in human form: no critical thinking skills, no logic, just childish insults, willful ignorance, deflection, lies, and made up grievances from twisting everyone's words around.

She actually likened being asked to follow a safety rule to "living in a concentration camp." I started calling her the Marjorie Taylor Greene of our HOA after that. I found out recently that she is a school counselor, which made my blood run cold. Those poor kids she supposedly counsels don't stand a chance.

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack, your story just brought up my PTSD when it comes to her.

[world wide wally]

75. She sounds nice