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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

TikToker Dances to a 50 cent tip she got for selling a drink

‘i only tip servers and drivers’: Barista calls out customer for not tipping on 20-drink order

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Substitute teacher says she got teacher she was subbing for fired

‘The stars aligned for them kids lmao’: Substitute teacher says she got teacher she was subbing for fired

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

worker who gets PTO denied, takes vacation anyway

‘PTO = prepare the others. PERIOD’: Viewers defend worker who gets PTO denied, says she’ll take the vacation anyway

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

TikToker Explains how indeed is scamming people

‘I confirmed it today’: Job seeker says Indeed is a ‘scam,’ claims app does not turn in job applications. He shares what to do instead

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

Braden Bjella

Burlington worker walks out after being the only cashier in store

‘I am done being abused by this place’: Burlington worker walks out after being the only cashier in store during busy hour

Worker applies for job she’s unqualified for. She gets the position, and it backfires

‘100% their fault’: Worker applies for job she’s unqualified for. She gets the position, and it backfires

Dollar General worker says manager threw stuff at her on her second day on the job. Viewers defend her response

‘I had to talk my husband out of hurting him’: Dollar General worker says manager threw stuff at her on her second day on the job. Viewers defend her response

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

CFO makes inappropriate comment in meeting

‘Like what do you even say to that?’: Female worker reveals what male boss said at presentation—the most toxic thing she’s heard in her 15-year career

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Woman says Dave & Busters customers accused her of stealing money off their game card, then verbally abused her. She got kicked out

‘This is discriminatory’: Dave & Busters customers abusively accused her of stealing money off their game card. She got kicked out

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

Kahron Spearman

Career coach says tech companies are laying off workers, reposting jobs at 20-30% less salary

‘I was making 130k’: Expert says tech companies are laying off workers—then reposting same job at 20-30% less salary

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

Melody Heald

Ex-housekeeper reveals the grossest thing she sees when she cleans your house that you may not realize you’re leaving behind

‘Did you happen to notice another collar?’: Housekeeper reveals the most awkward customer encounter she’s had while cleaning

Server shows what happens when you give ‘your compliments to the ‘chef’

‘I worked at APPLEBEES’: Server shows what really happens when you give ‘your compliments to the chef’

Worker says companies are ‘systematically’ pushing workers into lower-paying jobs

‘I don’t feel safe’: Worker says companies are pushing workers into lower-paying jobs. Here’s why

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Co-worker asks why woman is working while 9-months pregnant. Here’s why

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