Painfulaxing - When you're being punished but also getting a reward, and it

When you're being punished but also getting a reward, and it's like being yelled at by your mom and then getting a gold star.

I got a bad grade and then my teacher gave me candy. It was like getting grounded and then being told I was awesome.

I got stuck in a traffic jam and then my car broke down. It was like getting stuck in a maze and then being thrown into a pit.

I got a slap on the wrist and then got a promotion. It was like getting yelled at and then getting a raise.