From Maid Mayhem to Magical Machines: A Journey of Household Automation
Once upon a time, in a land not too far away, there dwelled a marvelous software whiz named Alice. Alice had three trusty sidekicks who made her housekeeping a breeze. She even paid them a little extra to keep their spirits high. Sure, having multiple helpers led to some duplicate efforts, but it was all worth it. Everything was going swimmingly until a wild pandemic stormed into town! In the blink of an eye, Alice's faithful helpers couldn't make it to work due to the shutdown. Despite this setback, Alice and other socially aware folks continued paying their helpers' salaries, understanding that they shouldn't suffer just because they couldn't come in. However, something peculiar happened. The helpers believed the money was given to keep them on the roster, and they discovered that playing the victim card was an easy way to make a few extra bucks. They also grew accustomed to the leisurely life the lockdown afforded them, all while getting paid. As a result, they...