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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

Zara customer tries buying top. The cashier told her she can't have it

‘As an ex-Zara worker, she was lying to you’: Zara customer tries buying top. The cashier told her she can’t have it

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

Ex-worker reveals quotas she had to make at TK BRAND checkout

‘Retail is just a credit card company that sells merchandise’: Ex-worker reveals quotas she had to make at checkout

Mechanic reveals what really happens when you bring in your car and they look over whole vehicle

‘I would rather tell a customer this is your current issue’: Mechanic reveals what really happens when you bring in your car and they look over whole vehicle

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

Amazon driver reveals why she would never do Amazon Flex

‘You’re gonna be doing the same thing’: Amazon driver reveals why she would never do Amazon Flex

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

‘Seemed like they’ve never been in a restaurant’: Woman apologizes to all Panera workers after going during lunch rush, realizing no one can order

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

‘I’m just a girl’: Amazon driver quits on second day. Viewers can’t believe why

Mechanic reveals exactly why he’s going to deny this insurance claim

‘Nobody with an extended warranty bring they car to this man’: Mechanic reveals exactly why he’s denying CarShield claim. Don’t make the same mistake

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

Server makes $392 during shift when she changes her hairstyle

‘The server hair theory’: Server makes $392 during shift when she changes her hairstyle

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‘I would absolutely find a new job’: Coffee shop worker notices customers were ‘off.’ She gets strange message from boss

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

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‘Are you single?’: 5 creepy job interviews that crossed the line

Waitress tells customer to go get her own spoon. So she gives her tip to someone else

‘She tells you it’s up by the cash register’: Waitress tells customer to go get her own spoon. So she gives her tip to someone else

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Woman goes to interview for ‘dream job.’ So why does she leave in tears?

‘Let’s start walking out’: Woman goes to interview for ‘dream job.’ So why does she leave in tears?

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Victoria’s Secret worker says manager forced her to buy clothes mid-shift. She can’t believe the reason why

‘How is this allowed??’: Victoria’s Secret manager forces worker to purchase uniform out of her own pocket

Customer says Olive Garden manager retaliated against her because she used to work there

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