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Dan Latu


Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

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‘Work smarter not harder’: TikToker shares PTO strategy to get consecutive holidays

'As a manager, I 100x support and advocate for this!'

On Sep 18, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘I didn’t drink out of my water bottle anymore, which I think is what saved me’: Woman claims she was nearly abducted at a Pilates class

'This is so scary that we aren’t even safe in a Pilates studio.'

On Sep 11, 2022 by Dan Latu

woman grenscreen TikiTok pointing finger up at caption 'Quiet Quitting' over her work schedule 'Thursday- Tuesday 10AM-9PM' (l) woman greenscreen TikTok pointing down over work schedule with red circle around '1:00P-10:00P' caption 'Quiet Quitting' (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over SnapChat group chat caption 'Quiet Quitting' 'That random box of gobacks still needs to be run tomorrow along with an acc bag. Register is cleaned and deposit was a few cents over. Lol... so is it Elle... The placement... same section... And $5... Make sure we leave... we are that close... bonus always. This... knowing numbers...' (r)

‘It’s like a never-ending battle between closers and openers’: Forever 21 worker calls out opening shift for complaining about her closing to clock out on time

'I'm not staying open for $5, when y'all not gonna give me time-and-a-half for staying open.'

On Sep 11, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘Bro was hiding it for himself’: Customer grabs Corona six-pack from the back after gas station worker claims they’re out, sparking debate

'He's probably understaffed and is unable to stock the cooler.'

On Aug 28, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘The DMV application process consists of them extensively choosing the MOST heartless people’: Creator exposes DMV employee superpower, sparking discussion

'They may be heartless but they’re thorough.'

On Aug 28, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘I once found a positive pregnancy test while I was shopping for paint’: Walmart worker shows the mysterious messes she finds in the aisles

'I feel like it gets worse and worse the longer you work.'

On Aug 21, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘This is what y’all been eating off of’: Wendy’s worker exposes the store’s moldy cooktop, unsanitary conditions

'The mold! That did not happen overnight.'

On Aug 21, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘She is so gorgeous, and he is literally a frappuccino boy’: Starbucks barista shares speculated love triangle between mobile order regulars

'I might be overthinking it, but I really don't think I am.'

On Aug 14, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘You would think after spending $2 million on her medical expenses that the death would be free’: TikToker says hospital charged her $340 for confirmation of her daughter’s death

'She was not discharged, she died.'

On Aug 14, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘Get the f*ck out of here’: 7-Eleven worker loses it on ‘Karen’ who was allegedly upset her soda was $3 instead of $2

'That man needs a bonus.'

On Jul 31, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘I was scared they would fire me’: Worker says boss she was scheduled to work 7-hour shift with no break

'They were not paying u enough for that behavior.'

On Jul 24, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘They didn’t even try to hide it’: Woman claims man took photo of her on subway, sparking debate

'Some phones flash when they get a text or something...'

On Jul 24, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘Things I’ll never do with my technology after working for 3 years’: Apple Store employee shares 4 tricks to upkeep devices

An Apple Store employee shares the most important ways you can avoid an emergency trip to the Genius Bar.

On Jul 17, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘If someone sent that to me I would ABSOLUTELY want an interview’: Job applicant secures interview after responding to rejection email with meme

'What are they gonna do, NOT hire me MORE?'

On Jul 17, 2022 by Dan Latu

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‘In a world full of Karens, be a Martha’: TikToker purchased $7 Coach bag from Salvation Army—and found $300 of the former owner’s inheritance inside

'I am giving it away because my kids don’t want it. So go buy yourself a new bag.'

On Jul 10, 2022 by Dan Latu