jack-alban

Jack Alban


Jack Alban is a freelance journalist for the Daily Dot covering trending human interest/social media stories and the reactions real people have to them. He always seeks to incorporate evidence-based studies, current events, and facts pertinent to these stories to create your not-so-average viral post.

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Worker shares all the excuses she's used to get out of shifts

‘Told my manager there was an active shooter on my block. There was no shooter’: Worker shares all the excuses she’s used to get out of shifts

'Not my proudest moments.'

On May 29, 2023 by Jack Alban

Gas station worker issues PSA about the water buckets used to clean windows

‘Please don’t do that’: Gas station worker issues PSA about the water buckets used to clean windows

'I wear two pairs of nitrile gloves when I am handling that water.'

On May 29, 2023 by Jack Alban

Former housekeeper removes all the pillows and covers from hotel bed since they are not cleaned

‘I know damn well they don’t wash these’: Former housekeeper shares what she does as soon as she gets to hotel

'I just wanna point out that housekeepers have max 30 mins per room.'

On May 29, 2023 by Jack Alban

Worker reveals he unhooks phone 30 minutes before his shift ends so he gets some 'peace and quiet'

‘I can’t change the world in 30 mins’: Worker reveals he unplugs phone 30 minutes before his shift ends so he gets some ‘peace and quiet’

'I used to call my grandma or mom so they thought I was talking to a customer.'

On May 29, 2023 by Jack Alban

Woman warns against touch-screen soda machines after Wendy's water grows something unusual

‘I don’t know what is in there. I ain’t never seen water do that’: Woman warns against touch-screen soda machines after Wendy’s water grows something unusual

'that water jug scares me...'

On May 29, 2023 by Jack Alban

Police station hosts 'sobriety test' party

‘I could not believe that what they had us doing was legal’: Police station hosts controversial ‘sobriety test’ party

'I felt like they was low-key bullying us because they would call you out if you were not drinking your drink.'

On May 29, 2023 by Jack Alban

McDonald’s app customer shows how to get 6 Happy Meals for $9

‘I have a feeling this will end quick’: McDonald’s app customer shows how to get 6 Happy Meals for $9

‘Fed my kids and neighbor’s kids for under $10.’

On May 28, 2023 by Jack Alban

Female butcher says customer didn't want to speak to her because she was 'too pretty to work there'

‘She wanted to speak to a male’: Female butcher says customer didn’t want her help because she was ‘too pretty to work here’

'Thanks, I guess.'

On May 28, 2023 by Jack Alban

manager let go for not saying that her employee took another job interview

‘I had a working interview elsewhere the day before’: Viewers defend manager let go for not saying that her employee took another job interview

'There was no convincing her to stay while keeping the main problem on payroll.'

On May 27, 2023 by Jack Alban

woman says job hoppers are the problem

‘Thank GAWD you’re not a recruiter anymore’: Viewers criticize ‘interview expert’ for saying ‘nobody likes job hoppers’

'Spoken like a Hiring Manager from a real toxic company.'

On May 27, 2023 by Jack Alban

Person orders 3 Big Macs for $1 a piece on app

‘I was just trying to show my mom my new trick’: McDonald’s customer orders 3 Big Macs for $1 a piece on app

‘I’d be greedy too.’

On May 27, 2023 by Jack Alban

Starbucks iced coffees reportedly cost only 100 points

‘Wait they have macadamia syrup now’: Starbucks iced coffees reportedly cost only 100 points now, but people are more excited about this drink remix

‘Ok I saw this now. You can delete it a hahahah.’

On May 27, 2023 by Jack Alban

person puts 76 cents gas

‘How it be sometimes’: Customer puts 76 cents worth of gas

'Car just needed a sip.'

On May 27, 2023 by Jack Alban

Woman explains being followed into restaurant in Toronto

‘Thank god you got help. You can NEVER be too safe’: Woman records man following her into restaurant

'Please never apologise for asserting ur boundaries.'

On May 27, 2023 by Jack Alban

Woman says Coolworks job provides housing, 3 meals a day, and Wi-Fi. There's just one catch

‘I feel like the universe keeps trying to tell me something’: Coolworks job provides her housing, 3 meals a day, and Wi-Fi. There’s just one catch

'I could use a new life.'

On May 27, 2023 by Jack Alban