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The Daily Dot

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

Mechanic issues warning about Nissans after failing to be able to work on one

‘Old cars sure are looking more appealing to own’: Mechanic issues warning about Nissans after failing to be able to work on one

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

Domino’s worker says she makes $4 per hour more there than at her corporate job that required Bachelor’s degree

‘And my superiors aren’t bullies’: Domino’s worker says she makes $4 per hour more there than at her corporate job that required Bachelor’s degree

Wendy’s customer gives order to AI worker

‘At least it’s polite and friendly. I’ll take it!’: Viewers split after Wendy’s customer gives order to AI worker

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

Dunkin’ worker shares her worst drive-thru customer pet peeves

“When they pull up to the speaker and hit you with the ‘HELLO?!'”: Dunkin’ worker shares her worst drive-thru customer pet peeves

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

Braden Bjella

Worker reveals how company publicly humiliated employees as punishment

‘I know Bridgewater when I hear it’: Worker reveals how company publicly humiliated employees as punishment

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

Natasha Dubash

Job applicant can’t believe what she has to do just to get a job at Olive Garden

‘I just need a summer job THIS IS SICKKKK’: Job applicant can’t believe what she has to do just to get a job at Olive Garden

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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‘Them gossip sessions are fire I bet’: Man gets job at AutoZone to work with other guys. It backfires

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‘Just found out we’re losing our jobs’: Barista forced to kick out customers after learning entire chain is shutting down immediately

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

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‘I brought my own knife set’: Food service worker says she was fired before she even started training (updated)

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

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‘I would go to the bathroom at work every day and cry’: Former worker says this popular haircare company treated her ‘horribly’ because she was the only Black woman

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

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‘Let’s talk raises. Let’s talk more bonuses’: Tech company’s all-hands meeting goes great. Then 85% of staffers get laid off

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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‘I didn’t even know I was a felon’: Woman goes through routine background check. It backfires

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‘We’ll see how long this lasts’: Company tries making workers stay 10 minutes past closing for every 1 minute they are late. It backfires

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

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‘Meanwhile boomers are allowed to grope people in the office’: Worker calls out this company’s behavior. He gets fired for it

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