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Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Dodge Ram has alternator and battery replaced

‘Modern cars’: Dodge Ram has alternator and battery replaced. So why is it still having ignition issues?

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

Man hands flight attendant a note. She can’t believe what it says

‘He really thought he ate with that’: Man hands flight attendant a note. She can’t believe what it says

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

Mars Ramos

‘I have 13 years of work history’: Man learns the real reason Walmart lists starting jobs at $14-$21 an hour—and how to ask what you’ll be offered

Adrienne Hunter is a writer and researcher based in Austin, Texas. She&#8217;s written for the Daily Dot, the Austin Chronicle, the Smithsonian, and more.

Adrienne Hunter

Woman with Rayban Metas(l+r), Amazon logo(c)

‘The girl that wore her AirPods passed away’: Amazon worker uses RayBan Metas for music now that her earbuds are banned

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

Braden Bjella

‘Please don’t try to pull off bro’: Sonic worker gets revenge on customers who try to do the ‘pull off’ method

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

‘Tipping is a choice, not a requirement’: Domino’s driver delivers $100 worth of pizza to a church. They can’t believe their tip

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

Server talking(l+r), Olive Garden sign(c)

‘No idea this was a thing’: Olive Garden customer catches worker playing ‘server bingo.’ What is it?

Amazon worker threatens to quit after she runs out of gas and is told to fill up van out of pocket

‘I’m broke…what makes you think I got $55 for some gas?’: Amazon worker threatens to quit after she runs out of gas and is told to fill up out-of-pocket

Server shares 'controversial' things she does as a waitress

‘That’s why I tip based on service’: Server shares ‘controversial’ things she does to customers. It backfires

Walmart worker slams shoppers who go to self-checkout, then ask for help with scanning

‘Take yo a$$ to a register’: Walmart worker slams shoppers who go to self-checkout, then ask for help with scanning

‘Scrap it and get a Corolla’: Mechanic says smoking Chevrolet Trax came in with ‘the trifecta’ of problems you never want to see

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

Melody Heald

Walmart worker shares PSA on what badge colors actually mean

‘I did not know this’: Walmart worker shares PSA on what badge colors actually mean

Former Instacart driver complains about dog in yard

‘This right here why I stopped’: Former Instacart driver complains about dog in yard. It backfires

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

‘Unlimited PTO is the biggest scam’: Boss questions worker’s 2-week PTO request for being too long. She has ‘unlimited’ time off

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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