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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

‘Nothing about them can be trusted’: Woman exposes Lululemon’s discrimination after she was fired and HR never responded to her complaints

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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‘I even wore my grandma heels’: Car saleswoman says she was fired over her work outfits

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

DoorDasher shares how she got revenge on customers who didn’t tip on $980 Smoothie King order

‘You sure showed them!’: Viewers divided after DoorDasher shares how she got revenge on customers who didn’t tip on $980 Smoothie King order

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

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‘Had a manager tell me she’d write us up for batching fraps’: Barista shows what it’s like after Starbucks releases 4 for $20 deal

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

Ford mechanic shows what happens to trucks when you don’t regularly change the oil

‘Everything is full of that same gunk’: Ford mechanic shows what happens to trucks when you don’t regularly change the oil—and idle

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

Expert shares which country has all the ‘lazy girl jobs’

‘72 weeks…paid… what!!!’: Expert shares which country has all the ‘lazy girl jobs’

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‘I am owed the money that I served’: Perry’s Steakhouse server says restaurant is withholding his final $300 paycheck

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

‘I’m standing outside of Sam’s, Circle K’: D.A.R.E. worker slams job for false advertising, making her ‘beg’

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

Mars Ramos

Discount Tire worker shares what time it’s actually quiet

‘I have never in my life seen a Discount Tire here in Texas not packed literally all day’: Discount Tire worker shares what time it’s actually quiet

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

An Amazon delivery driver and his van are seen in a neighborhood parking lot in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

‘I didn’t know this and I order constantly!’: 5 home delivery tips straight from Amazon drivers

Ex-Chase Bank manager says she saw a lot of 'fraud' and 'illegal activity' during her time there. Here's what it means for you

‘I’m ready to tell you’: Ex-Chase Bank manager says she saw a lot of ‘fraud’ and ‘illegal activity.’ Here’s what it means for you

Applebee’s server says she was fired because table of 7 walked out on bill

‘Some people are so sick’: Applebee’s server says she was fired after table of 7 walked out on bill

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

‘That explains why I never see Legos’: Man says he caught Goodwill workers reselling the best items on eBay

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

Melody Heald

Victoria’s Secret worker says she got fired for dumpster diving and selling the products on eBay

‘I don’t even think I stole’: Victoria’s Secret worker says she got fired for dumpster diving, selling the products on eBay

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