Having a unique talent can be a tremendous asset that benefits you for years. However, there may be instances where this talent leads to being picked on during childhood.
Tiffany Mulder is a renowned violinist, having honed her skills since her middle school days.
In middle school, she was constantly bullied by one person. Ironically, this same bully later approached Tiffany for help with her wedding, hoping to get her services for free, and learned a valuable lesson in the process.
“Hello there! Long time no see,” the former bully began. “I’m getting married and would love for you to play the violin at my ceremony in October. It would be a great gift, and you could also use the photos and videos to showcase your talent! Win-win!”
The girl believed Tiffany would be eager to expand her portfolio, but Tiffany was already successful and didn’t need any assistance. She had received recognition from various platforms, including The Knot.
Tiffany responded, “Hi there! It’s quite presumptuous of you to expect a $2,500 service as a gift. You used to bully me a lot back in middle school for being in the orchestra. And as for building my portfolio, you might not know that I’ve been acknowledged by The Knot and Wedding Wire for six consecutive years,” said the violinist from Chicago.
“I started building my portfolio when I was just 12 years old. I have been working in the wedding industry for 19 years.”
The bride-to-be was unhappy with Tiffany’s reply and criticized her prices. Despite this, she persisted in requesting a discount and even mentioned wanting to become friends.
Tiffany doubted her former bully’s sincerity. She politely informed her that she already had a circle of friends and was too busy to deal with her negativity.
The bride was adamant about having Tiffany play the violin as she slow danced with her partner at the wedding, even going as far as offering her $1,000.
Tiffany couldn’t resist noting that her old bully was getting married on Mean Girls Day. She turned down the $1,000 offer and refused to work for exposure.
She jokingly proposed that her guests contribute five dollars each as an entertainment fee to help cover her expenses.
In the end, Tiffany got her revenge.
The former bully certainly brought that upon herself.
