allysonwaller

Allyson Waller


Allyson Waller is freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Woman talking(l+r), Strava app(c)

‘I found out through Venmo’: Woman says she found out her husband was cheating on her through workout app Strava

'I start becoming an FBI detective.'

On Mar 14, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), PTO memo on deskt(c)

‘Unlimited is so obviously a scam’: Worker advises against unlimited PTO if given the option

'I am always going to take the definite number of days of PTO.'

On Mar 13, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman talking(l+r), Doordash app on phone(c)

‘Why can’t they just read the delivery instructions?’: Woman urges male DoorDash drivers to leave orders at the door. Here’s why

'Sometimes they will call me and tell me to come outside??'

On Mar 7, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Car salesman(l+r), Car being repossessed by man(c)

‘She’s bad’: Dealership workers talk about customer who had car repo’d while in the back

'Yes, bad score. But sheesh. Just say no and move on.'

On Mar 7, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), Waiter with two plates on hand(c)

‘People shame me for bartending but I make my rent in 5 hours’: Ex-corporate worker says hiring manager shamed him for trying to get restaurant job

'Why would you ever want to work in a restaurant?'

On Mar 7, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), Tesla sign(c)

‘Tesla did their customers so dirty’: Car dealer says people who bought Teslas within the last 3 years should regret their purchases

'IPad on wheels.'

On Mar 1, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman talking(l+r), Enterprise storefront(c)

‘As a former Enterprise employee… don’t do it!’: Car salesperson shares what type of car you need avoid when car shopping

'Like are they even maintained?'

On Feb 29, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman talking(l+r), Paying with credit card(c)

‘You’re using a credit card for $1?’: Woman says she was shamed for using a credit card to purchase $1 bag of chips

'Ever since I turned 18, I stopped using my debit card.'

On Feb 28, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Finger pointing to page(l+r), Woman talking(c)

‘Don’t homeschool if yall on the same grade level’: Parent questions her child’s kindergarten homeschool lesson. It backfires

'As a kindergarten teacher this hurt.'

On Feb 22, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), Hand giving check(c)

‘They want me for $20K’: Workplace tells man to get another job offer before they can give him a raise. It backfires

'They playing in his face.'

On Feb 21, 2024 by Allyson Waller

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‘If I was anyone else, would they ask me this?’: Black worker wears engagement ring to office for first time—and she gets asked if it’s real 3 times

'It’s definitely pretty enough to make other people envious.'

On Feb 15, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), Monetize Videos button on keyboard(c)

‘I would LOSE IT’: College student says professor monetized his lectures

'As if college couldn’t get any more frustrating.'

On Feb 15, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Homegoods(l), Woman talking(c), Cabinent(r)

‘HomeGoods furniture is SOOO overpriced’: Woman claims she found HomeGoods items for way cheaper on Amazon

'HomeGoods is going to come after me after this one.'

On Feb 15, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Woman talking with dumplings(l+r), CostcO(c)

‘Costco is a bulk store?’: Woman says she was kicked out of Costco for taking too many boxes of dumplings

'They said I had to limit how many dumplings I was getting.'

On Feb 13, 2024 by Allyson Waller

Man talking(l+r), Doctor(c)

‘I saved some lives that day’: Man catches medical student in blatant racism while on a date—then shared video evidence with her school

'This was so satisfying to watch.'

On Feb 8, 2024 by Allyson Waller