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The Daily Dot

Jackie Ibarra is a former intern for the Daily Dot. The San Antonio native was previously a podcast host for the Drag. She has previously reported for Latinitas magazine and the Daily Texan.

Jackie Ibarra

Job-hunter says he’s no longer applying at millennial companies after application asks him to rate Gypsy Rose Blanchard

‘Cringe or slay challenge is crazy’: Job-hunter says he’s no longer applying at millennial companies after application asks him to rate Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

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‘Humbling experience’: Job applicant slams having to play dress up and go in-person to beg for a $40K job

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman reports on job application for being hybrid instead of fully remote

‘I report them so often’: Job-hunter doesn’t get the role. So she reports employer on Indeed for ‘lying’

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I should have never been asked to leave’: Worker given option to quit job with severance pay and takes it—and then is told there’s been a mistake

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

‘We will be litigating’: Employer forces woman to ‘return’ to office after being hired fully remote. It’s a 91-mile commute

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

Melody Heald

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‘Will never complain about chipotle being expensive ever again’: People think Chipotle prices are justified after watching worker prep the ingredients

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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‘It is something I wanted to explore on the McDonald’s menu while I worked there and was told no’: Viewers demand ‘McChurro’ hack after ex-McDonald’s chef calls out Jordan the Stallion

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

Braden Bjella

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‘So instead of a bonus and overtime you get coupons’: Chili’s worker says manager gave them ‘Chili Bucks’

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘Millennials and gen z no longer have incentives to work hard’: Expert shows how performance reviews are rigged against workers

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

‘Say it louder for the boomers in the back’: Expert breaks down how much of a college graduate’s salary goes to rent. It’s alarming

‘I would have left’: McDonald’s worker says they cut her hours after minimum wage was raised

Wayfair worker reveals moment she’s laid off

‘They will now be known as Waynotfair’: Wayfair worker reveals moment she’s laid off

Woman says she has to get second job on weekends because she can’t pay bills with 40-hour-a-week full-time job

‘I’m angry’: Woman says she has to get a second job on weekends because she can’t pay bills with 40-hour-a-week full-time job

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

Woman has to apply for second job at Rite Aid during lunch break at full-time job

‘Looking for a second job to survive’: Woman has to apply for second job at Rite Aid during lunch break at full-time job

Woman tries to buy 5 bananas, gets charged for 50 bananas instead

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