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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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A former Disney cast member believes going viral cost the Evil Queen her job: “It’s the Disney way”

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15 “insider secrets” people shared from their professions that are worth writing down

Left: Reddit text header reads "My American manager tried to write me up for "lack of commitment" because I leave at 5:00 PM sharp. I work in the Netherlands." Right: Stressed male employee getting scolding from angry irritated company boss.

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“40 hours means 40 hours”: Dutch worker gives American boss a “reality check” after being chastised for logging off at 5pm every day

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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“Encouraging bad and unhealthy behavior”: Some tech offices are installing nicotine pouch vending machines as a company “perk”

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“Technically true”: 16 brave adults reveal what’s questionable about their resumes

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Left: Woman wearing glasses and sitting in her car, text overlay reads, "My small rant about teacher pay." Right: Tweet reading, "I have been teaching for 17 years, 10 of those in my district. I still cannot afford to buy a place to live. Each year I’m terrified my landlords are going to sell my place and I will have to move. So many teachers live this same story. We must do better to support our educators!"

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“You won’t afford it!”: Teacher’s blunt rant explains how becoming an educator means accepting you’ll never own a home

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“Gen Z doesn’t do filters”: Worker’s honest breakup leave request has bosses and boomers divided

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“You just let the intrusive thoughts win”: Starbucks employee chronicles the things they’ve “never done before” on their last day of work

Left: Text box reading "I noticed there was a delay in your response...We have the 5 minute rule." Right: Blonde woman against screenshot of email from a job.

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“I’d immediately quit”: Everyone unites against boss who makes remote workers “check in” every time they leave their desks

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