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

Susan LaMarca

Culture

“We followed the blueprint”: A 35-year-old comedian explains why millennials are having a different kind of midlife crisis

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

“They don’t seem to care”: Gen Z grads are getting fired due to a lack of initiative, according to TikTok

“On-Together” coworking game turns remote work into a pastel, cozy experience with friends

Staples employee dubbed the "Staples baddie" working in a Staples store, holding up a planner with text overlay reading, "Planners with the Staples baddie."

The “Staples Baddie” is doing better marketing than Staples ever did

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

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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.

“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.

Lindsey Weedston

Tech

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

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

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!"

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

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

From firefighters to dog trainers, 17 jobs people say they love doing every day

“They’re just doing their jobs”: 20 careers that are often unfairly villainized

Email screenshot from a Gen Z worker requesting time off. Email reads, ""Hello Sir, I recently had a breakup and haven't been able to focus on work," the email reads. "I need a short break. I'm working from home today, so I'd like to take a leave from the 28th to the 8th."

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

“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.

Work