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The Daily Dot

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

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l), Hands at self checkout(r)

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‘Do not try to make aggressive eye contact with me’: Cashier shares the right way to ask for help at self-checkout at grocery store

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

Natasha Dubash

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‘If you don’t remember every single one of them’: Think being a server at Texas Roadhouse is ‘easy,’ ‘fun,’ and ‘good money’? Here’s the reality

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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‘This is what you get’: Homeowner refuses to pay for new driveway after job is done. Then the workers return

Man with floppy blonde hair walking around store on left. Apple Pay on phone on right.

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‘When I ask people cash or card…’: Retail worker has a PSA for you if you use Apple Pay at stores and don’t want to look dumb

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

Tweet that reads: "maybe I'm not on that side of twitter but as someone who's on the job hunt for the 2nd time in as many yrs, I'm seeing a lot of despair and desperation on job seeking-related forums that not many people here seem to be talking about. People want to kill themselves over this" on left. Reddit post that reads: " Am I the only one that can't find a job no matter what I do???" "Literally no one will hire me. It's really destroying my soul. Almost an entire year of being unemployed. It especially hurts when it's places like McDonald's and Walmart sending me the dreaded 'unfortunately we have chosen to pursue other candidates who more closely align..." I can't even get a job--" on right.

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Culture

‘600 rejections in 6 months’: Desperate job seekers are flooding forums with stories of despair. What’s going on?

Woman placing her own order at Chick-Fil-A drive through on left. Chick-Fil-A storefront on right.

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‘Girl if you don’t clock in’: Woman starts placing Chick-fil-A order in drive-thru. Then the worker hands over the iPad

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

Chili's employee reminding customers to take survey on left. Chili's storefront on right.

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‘That’s so messed up’: Chili’s server shares why you always fill out the surveys—and take them seriously

woman shares order she made at starbucks(l) Starbucks cup with green background(c) Woman pulling out credit card machine reader(r)

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‘That’s not expensive enough’: Starbucks drive-thru customer orders drink. Then she sees a $1,478.40 total

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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‘Make me wanna steal it now’: Walmart shopper asks worker to unlock Dove body wash. Then the worker hands it to her in this

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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‘Make them lose business’: Texas Roadhouse server gets fired. Then she makes her absence known

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Split Image. Woman explaining her experiences at Bath and Body Works on left. Bath and Body Works shopping bag in someone's hand on right.

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‘I’m gonna guess somebody quit. … They went out with a bang’: Woman orders from Bath & Body Works. Then she sees what the worker packed

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

pouring ice on a cup of glass(l) Man shares why not to buy ice at a bar(c) picking up ice from container(r)

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‘I can confirm this is at every restaurant’: Man shares why you should avoid getting ice in your drink at the bar

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 feel like if I walk away too far from the van, it’s gonna shock me’: Amazon worker says all drivers have to wear this now. Here’s how it’ll impact your deliveries

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‘I’m NOT asking permission to use my own bathroom’: Woman goes to the bathroom for 5 minutes. Then she gets a message from her boss

3 panel image: on the sides is a person ordering in the drive thru, in the middle is the In-N-Out restaurant sign.

Labor