Maria, a young woman living independently, found herself in a tight spot when the couple who owned her flat came looking for rent. With her pockets empty and lacking acceptable excuses, Maria faced a unique proposition from her landlords – do whatever they ask, and they would cover the rent. The initial request was a trophy ponytail and a bowl cut. Unfortunately, when they returned the next month, Maria still couldn’t provide the required money. As a consequence, they took a drastic step, shaving her hair bald and ultimately asking her to leave. A lesson learned for Maria: ensure you have your rent money ready next time.
