"I was 19 years old and got my first job as a waitress. No one showed me how to use the coffee machine or mix drinks for customers. I was left on my own. Customers actually helped me to get a hang of it.

"After one month, I was supposed to get my first paycheck. They gave me only half of the money and said that they needed the rest for paying their other bills. They even smirked about me for asking for the money they promised me.

"Two weeks later, they gave me some more money, but they acted angry that they had to pay me.

"The next day, I had a good shift. I finished it up, counted out the money that they owed me from the register, gave the boss what was left, and said that I wouldn't be coming in ever again.

"I walked out, leaving my boss standing there, mouth open. My legs were shaking, but I also felt extremely free." — Anonymous