Knowing how to get what you want in life is an incredibly important skill and one that's touched on heavily in this collection of handy life hacks that work like cheat codes. 

If you ever find yourself dealing with a late fee on a credit card payment, know that many call center employees are authorized to waive it without checking with management. The key is to ask politely, and if it's within their power, one former employee in this gallery claims that they'll most likely do it. Just don't forget to leave them a perfect review in the post-call survey, as it's critical for bonuses.