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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

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‘Do y’all work?’: Amazon worker slams customers who are home when he makes deliveries

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

Amara Thomas

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‘I just go to the rich neighborhoods’: Woman debates doing Instacart or DoorDash. What is the safest side hustle for women? You may be surprised

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‘I don’t want to learn’: Walmart worker says customer asked him to scan her items at self-checkout

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘This decision is effective immediately’: Company conducts stress survey on its workers. Then, it does something unexpected to those who say they’re stressed

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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‘YALLS GOT AN ARCADE?!’: Amazon worker shares the real reason your package is late this holiday season

Nene Diallo is a freelance writer, artist, and art administrator based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nene Diallo

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‘A sign to leave’: Woman says it’s a warning sign if your company isn’t having a holiday party. Here’s why

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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‘And Amazon is paying for it’: Amazon driver says to tip drivers if you order around the holidays

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‘A lot of people don’t know’: Domino’s worker reveals the truth about the delivery fee

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‘Quite literally would have never guessed what you were about to say’: Man opens Zoom app after his meeting ends. Then he catches his boss doing something wild

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‘It’s a soft layoff’: Work-from-home employee says she’s now required to go back into office. It’ll cost her $13K

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‘Don’t know whether to be more upset at Uber Eats or the customer’: Woman offers $50 tip for Costco run. Then the order gets delivered

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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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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