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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Left: Reddit text header reads "My American manager tried to write me up for "lack of commitment" because I leave at 5:00 PM sharp. I work in the Netherlands." Right: Stressed male employee getting scolding from angry irritated company boss.

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“40 hours means 40 hours”: Dutch worker gives American boss a “reality check” after being chastised for logging off at 5pm every day

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“I hate the LED lights”: Electrical contractor explains why he’s switching from LED to incandescent lights

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

Man in a red hoodie in a dark room looking into the camera, text overlay reads, "it's easier to be internet famous than to get a regular job in 2025."

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“The job market is disgustingly terrible”: Creator explains how “it’s easier to be internet famous” than to get a regular job in 2025

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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“Go to court?”: After 11 interviews, tech company rejects candidate but keeps the code he wrote

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Rev up those fryers!”: SpongeBob fans are blasting loud sounds at Burger King’s drive-thru window. Workers have had enough

Email screenshot from a Gen Z worker requesting time off. Email reads, ""Hello Sir, I recently had a breakup and haven't been able to focus on work," the email reads. "I need a short break. I'm working from home today, so I'd like to take a leave from the 28th to the 8th."

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“Gen Z doesn’t do filters”: Worker’s honest breakup leave request has bosses and boomers divided

Laura Holliday is a freelance internet culture journalist covering online communities, digital aesthetics, and internet rabbit holes. She lives in London with her cat, Luna.

Laura Holliday

Papa John's worker responding to a TikTok comment reading, “You’re wasting your talent working for Papa John for minimum wage lmao.” 

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“He’s a doughtivational speaker”: Papa John’s worker shuts down critic who mocked his job

Left: Text box reading "I noticed there was a delay in your response...We have the 5 minute rule." Right: Blonde woman against screenshot of email from a job.

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“I’d immediately quit”: Everyone unites against boss who makes remote workers “check in” every time they leave their desks

Man in glasses sitting on a couch, text overlay reads, "WFH time tracking (dystopian)."

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“I’d instantly quit”: Worker horrified after job forces super invasive time-tracking software

Man in a blue button-down shirt in an office, text overlay reads "Calling out my toxic sales manager."

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“Are you delusional?”: Salesman records himself brutally clapping back at his “toxic manager”—and the video got him a job offer

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Starbucks baristas are sharing honest and emotional reactions to their stores closing: “Clocking in for a shift just to find out it’s your last day”

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“People came to Seattle for this”: Iconic Starbucks Reserve Capitol Hill location popular with tourists abruptly closes after company announces closures

Man looking into a camera under caption reading "Offer rescinded in 3 days."

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“This is 100% on you”: Man delays new job start date. Then the company rescinds the offer

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Starbucks employees sue company over dress code: “It’s unfair that a billion-dollar company puts this burden on workers”

Close up of men in suits shaking hands. Caption overlay from Reddit post reads, “This email is to inform you that your employment has been terminated from [redacted] effective 09/02/2025 due to not reporting to work on the first day."

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“You’re still fired and good luck”: HR gives new hire the wrong start date—then fires her for not showing up

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