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Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Buc-ee's car wash manager says they make $125K a year

‘The pay is great but…’: Viewers find out Buc-ee’s car wash managers make $125K a year—but there’s a catch (updated)

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Olive Garden server reveals the best way to order never-ending pasta bowl

Olive Garden server reveals best way to order $13.99 never-ending pasta bowl so you get the most bang for your buck

Angela Shanice Littlefield is a freelance writer with a focus on pop culture and tech news. She&#8217;s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). She has written and worked for entertainment figures such as Sirius XM Radio Personality Sway Calloway, and published work for Grammy U, the NAACP&#8217;s Crisis magazine, and Austin Monthly magazine.

Angela Littlefield

former server at restaurant with caption "They don't like it" ""I USED TO BE A SERVER"" (l) customer at restaurant with caption "still working." (c) former server at restaurant with caption "When you ask for a box." ""I USED TO BE A SERVER"" (r)

‘So remind me what exactly am I tipping for’: Former server shares what she does at restaurants to make server’s job easier

‘I will never stay here and I left’: Guest rates Cartoon Network Hotel a 0/10

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Think you could be a cashier? There’s a game for that—the McDonald’s POS Training Simulator

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Bartender quits on the spot, says she was criticized for taking too many bathroom breaks on her period

‘This is the first job in my entire life that I’ve ever walked out on’: Bartender quits on the spot, says she was criticized for taking too many bathroom breaks on her period

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Server says party of 80 people wanted to split $3,000 check individually

‘We all want separate checks’: Server says party of 80 people wanted to split $3,000 check individually

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Amazon gives popsicles after warehouse worker's 10-hour shift filling 50-pound boxes in heat

‘Anyways the lime icy hits the hardest’: Amazon gives popsicles after warehouse worker’s 10-hour shift filling 50-pound boxes in heat

‘Um, so I guess you’re training me’: Server’s POV shows how much extra work she has to do with new waitress

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Woman holding cracked iPhone; hand holding iPhone with McDonalds M logo

‘Y’all wanna know how cheap McDonald’s is?’: McDonald’s manager buys new iPhone. She can’t afford a new SIM card

Worker from Sephora explaining how to steal; Sephora Store Logo

‘This is how petty i am’: Sephora employee shares ‘a couple different ways’ you can steal from Sephora ‘without getting caught’ after getting fired for anti-theft video

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‘I got myself my promotion out of this’: Worker sends ‘scary’ email to boss calling out the tasks she does that aren’t her job. She got a promotion

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

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‘I’m not a f*cking octopus I can’t grow 6 arms’: Sandwich shop worker shares what he wishes he could say to rude customers

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‘New password cannot be old password’: Workers are taking PTO just to call insurance companies, doctor’s offices, and claims. Welcome to ‘adulting,’ a new ‘horrible holiday’

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Company hires worker. They don't tell her they're shutting down

Labor