We often hear stories in which mothers-in-law are depicted as evil. Sadly, they sometimes really are and the reason behind it might be that they feel like their daughters-in-law ‘steal’ their sons from them.
A woman named Janisse shared the story of how her MIL plotted against her in order to turn her husband against her.
It was Janisse’s husband’s birthday and she was looking forward to the party she was preparing for him. She planned to invite all of Carl’s friends and family and wanted everything to go according to plan.
But just as she was getting ready to start preparing the food, Carl’s mother, Sally, called her and told her she wanted to help her with the preparations.
As Janisse always got along with her husband’s family, or at least she thought so, she told her MIL that she was more than welcome to lend her a helping hand.
When Sally arrived, she did help with the food, but in the afternoon, she started acting weird. As she was digging around the fridge and sighed every few minutes, she accused Janisse of not purchasing certain ingredient she needed for some special cookies.
“I can’t find any ingredients for the cookies I wanted to make. I told you that I would make the cookies I’ve made every year for Carl,” Sally said.
“We have so many desserts and the cake as well. So, I think it’s okay. We can do it another day for him,” Janisse told her.
“Janisse,” Sally sighed. “It’s really important to me, okay? It’s a tradition I started when Carl was only three years old. Can you go out and get the ingredients?”
As there was not much time left until the guests were about to arrive, Janisse decided to go to the store, which wasn’t that far, and grab the ingredients her MIL needed.
On her way home, Janisse felt like a superhero because she knew the party would be a great one, but her joy was short lived.
The moment Janisse opened the car’s door, Carl burst out of the house like she’d committed a crime and he wanted to catch her in the act. He accused her of leaving his mother all alone to prepare everything for the party. When she explained that wasn’t the case and it wasn’t as it looked like, he told her she wasn’t telling the truth.
Janisse tried to tell him that she was the one who prepared most of the food and that she only took a short trip to the store to grab the ingredients for the traditional cookies his mom made for him, but he said there were no such cookies and that she was childish to believe that ‘cookie tradition.’
Still unaware what was going on, Janisse went to her room. She had a quick shower and shortly after the guests started to arrive.
Carl avoided Janisse all evening, and when the time came for the cake to be served it was Sally who brought it to the table and started singing “Happy Birthday.”
Sally acted as though she was host and it looked like she was the one who was throwing the party for her son, not Janisse.
When the guests left and Janisse and Carl were alone, she tried to explain what really happened and that his mom plotted against her, but he didn’t want to listen because he was certain his mom would never do such a thing.
The following morning, Carl woke Janisse up and apologized for not trusting her. Janisse was puzzled and asked him what made him change his mind about the entire situation. He then explained that his mother was bragging to someone about her master plan, but she accidentally sent the message to Carl.
Carl then went to the other room, in which his mom spent the night, and tried to talk to her in order to learn why she would do such a horrible thing. It turned out that contrary to what Janisse believed, her MIL didn’t really like her because of her political and religious beliefs. Janisse was shocked because her MIL never mentioned anything about it before.
However, no matter what Sally did, Carl and Janisse decided to forgive her eventually.
“We’re going to Bali to celebrate your birthday next year,” I told him. “No friends, no family, and absolutely no drama!” Janisse told her husband.
Major Retailer To Slash 3.5% Of Jobs And Close 5 Mall Anchor Locations
A Major Retailer Will Close Five Mall Anchor Stores And Cut 3.5% Of Jobs
Macy’s unveiled a strategic restructuring strategy as a major step in reviving its image and adjusting to the constantly shifting retail scene. The venerable department store chain plans to close five of its full-line locations and reduce staff by 3.5%. This occurs as incoming CEO Jeff Gennette’s successor, Tony Spring, a new leader with new ideas, gets ready to assume over.
A corporate spokeswoman acknowledged the employment reduction, citing the necessity to become a more nimble and efficient organization in order to meet changing market and customer needs. This action is in line with Macy’s resolve to maintain its leadership in the cutthroat retail sector.
It is noteworthy that activist investors hoping to profit from Macy’s real estate holdings had made a bid that the retailer had been considering. Tony Spring will soon take over as CEO, thus this reorganization may indicate that Macy’s will once again prioritize its core competencies and long-term growth plans.
The outgoing CEO, Jeff Gennette, had earlier stated that the major shop reductions that had been going on since 2016—which included the closure of over 170 locations—had come to a stop with the announcement of the closures a year ago. Analysts for the sector have speculated that there may be more closures to come.
Increased presence in smaller, off-mall sites is one of Macy’s proactive efforts. In order to accommodate changing consumer tastes, executives have stressed the significance of striking the correct balance between in-store and off-mall establishments. Five full-line stores will be closed in the upcoming year as part of a broader initiative to maximize Macy’s shop portfolio.
The first publication to report on these changes was The Wall Street Journal, which referenced an internal memo to staff members that disclosed intentions to remove some 2,350 corporate roles in the upcoming month. Initiatives like supply chain automation, outsourcing, and quicker decision-making procedures targeted at boosting competitiveness and efficiency are predicted to be the main drivers of these reductions.
Apart from shutting down its locations, Macy’s is also planning to sell and move two of its furniture stores. This calculated move demonstrates Macy’s dedication to maximizing its asset base and reallocating funds where they will have the biggest impact.
The Macy’s anchor stores in the impacted malls—which are situated in Virginia, Florida, Hawaii, and California—will close. Although there may be some short-term interruptions, this is in keeping with Macy’s goal of building a network of stores that is more dynamic and effective.
Macy’s is setting out on this revolutionary journey with a conservative mindset, intent on upholding its heritage while adjusting to the reality of the new retail environment. Tony Spring’s new team is well-positioned to lead the business into a more promising future and maintain Macy’s position as a mainstay of American retail.
It will be interesting to watch how these developments pan out and how Macy’s redefines its position in the cutthroat retail market as this retail behemoth keeps changing. Watch this space for further information about Macy’s makeover and its attempts to remain competitive in the retail industry.
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