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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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‘I read the policy’: Amazon Flex driver uses his 2014 Mazda 3s Grand Touring for deliveries. Then he hits a deer

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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‘I just don’t even drink water when I go to restaurants’: Server warns against drinking directly from cups at restaurants

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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‘I thought it was weird she didn’t scan my item’: Target shopper tries to return $40 product. Then a worker intervenes

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 don’t understand why Amazon drivers pull into the driveway, FedEx, UPS, and USPS don’t’: Woman says Amazon driver got stuck in her driveway. Then she goes out to check on her

Ilana Gordon is a culture and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. Ilana&#8217;s writing has been featured in places like: the A.V. Club, the Takeout, Atlas Obscura, Huffington Post, McSweeney&#8217;s Internet Tendency, the Belladonna Comedy, Reductress, Mashable, the Second City Network, RedEye Chicago, ART + marketing, the Muse, Dose and OMGFacts.

Ilana Gordon

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‘It flags if you take longer than 30-second breaks’: Video reveals new ‘dystopian’ AI worker tracking tools

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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‘You’ll get your first mission tomorrow’: Man interviews for job he found on Craigslist. Then they take his iPhone and passcode it

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 did this but got a week off!’: Woman shares hack to getting ‘a few days’ off work. Does it work?

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

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‘It’s not some system error. It’s not some mistake’: Former AT&T worker exposes the real reason for those extra charges on your account

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.

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‘I would have asked for her manager’: Texas Roadhouse customer gets the check. Then she sees what the server wrote on it

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Do you know what you want?’: Woman goes on second date with older guy. She can’t believe what he tells the server

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‘It’s physically impossible’: Dairy Queen customer orders new Blizzard. Then the worker hands it to her

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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‘Why is there no one ever available to help me?’: Home Depot worker says this role is the ‘easiest job ever.’ Not everyone’s onboard

‘We’re not allowed to tell you’: Ulta worker scolds customers who ask this common question

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‘I don’t actually work here’: Customer asks for help at Staples. Then a worker asks her to come behind the counter

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

Melody Heald

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