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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.

Anna Good

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After four years of research, scientists agree: remote workers are healthier, happier, and just as productive

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.

Lindsey Weedston

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

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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“I’d instantly quit”: Worker horrified after job forces super invasive time-tracking software

This burger joint renamed its menu after office supplies to help remote workers expense lunch

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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‘It’s a soft layoff’: Work-from-home employee says she’s now required to go back into office. It’ll cost her $13K

Ana Valens is a reporter specializing in online queer communities, marginalized identities, and adult content creation. Her work has appeared at Vice, Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and the Toast. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends her free time developing queer adult games.

Ana Valens

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‘That’s why I be on mute’: Woman starts new WFH job and goes to orientation. Then she realizes she’s talking to someone unexpected

Gercek Etik

Inside the global 'ghost worker' industry that's taking American jobs

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the global ghost worker industry that’s taking thousands of American tech jobs

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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‘Wi-Fi is down…’: Remote worker unplugs her Wi-Fi to get out of work. It backfires

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: DoorDash customer who picked up her own Wingstop

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

Melody Heald

Boss tells worker he’s not allowed to work from home

‘Can’t have it both ways’: Boss tells worker he’s not allowed to work from home. That backfires

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

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‘You can see them and they can see you’: Man at entrance greeted by hotel security. She’s a remote worker on a screen

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

Remote worker rejects company's 'reward' for doing a good job

‘I noticed’: Woman reprimanded by boss because she didn’t vote in Microsoft Teams poll about pie flavor

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

Remote worker says workplace wanted to play ‘Family Feud’ together as ‘team-bonding’

‘I don’t care what you ate for lunch’: Remote worker says workplace wanted to play ‘Family Feud’ together as ‘team-bonding’

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

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