Melina Khan

Melina Khan is a New England-based journalist and editorial intern at the Daily Dot. Her work has previously appeared in The Day, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and more than 30 NBC station affiliates nationwide.

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For Gen Z, office culture is nostalgic and glamorous

Young digital natives crave the social aspect of the office—sometimes.

On Sep 15, 2022 by Melina Khan

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woman at laptop speaking caption 'Telling your millennial manager about your plan for the week' ''I have an appointment so I'm leaving early today' (l) woman at laptop speaking caption 'Telling your millennial manager about your plan for the week' ''I have PTO next week so I'm going to miss the staff meeting'' (c) woman at laptop speaking caption 'Telling your millennial manager about your plan for the week' ''I'm pplanning to bring my laptop on vacation in case you need anything'' (r)

‘Good leaders don’t micromanage’: TikToker says millennial-aged managers value work flexibility more than other generations

'I WILL be the management change I want to see in the world.'

On Aug 8, 2022 by Melina Khan

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man speaking finger up caption 'Men in Consulting' (L) consultant speaking to business man pointing to iPad (c) man speaking caption 'Men in Consulting' (r)

‘It gets you mad puss’: Worker explains why men saying they’re ‘consultants’ is a dating red flag

'Run.'

On Aug 8, 2022 by Melina Khan

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classroom door lock mechanism being put in place caption 'this got installed on my classroom door' (l) woman speaking in classroom caption 'I'm heartbroken' (c) classroom door with lock in place caption 'this got installed on my classroom door' (r)

‘Not complaining that we got a new safety measure; I am just upset that this is the solution’: Teacher shows new door lock to protect against shooters

'Very excited to explain this to my kids.'

On Aug 3, 2022 by Melina Khan

IRL Tech

woman on porch with caption 'I got my Master's degree in education. My salary will only increase from about 53.000 dollars to 56,000 dollars. My friend, who only has a bachelor's degree, makes about 30,000 dollars more than me (while working less hours).'

‘You realize it does not all add up’: Teacher compares salary with advanced degree to less demanding position, sparking debate about pay

'My friend, who only has a bachelor’s degree, makes about $30,000 more than me.'

On Aug 1, 2022 by Melina Khan

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woman in car looking right caption 'When you're on your break and see a group of people pull into the parking lot' (l) group of people walking in parking lot (c) woman in car scared expression caption 'When you're on your break and see a group of people pull into the parking lot' (r)

‘I would’ve stayed on my break longer lmaoo’: Worker watches massive group walk into store while on her break, sparking debate

'Send help.'

On Jul 26, 2022 by Melina Khan

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‘Not with the wedding ring on’: Man filmed intensely staring at woman while she works out

'Watching like he at the strip club.'

On Jul 25, 2022 by Melina Khan

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people on train with caption 'Guy in green shirt was caught j***ing off next to a sleeping woman and children on Amtrak'

TikToker says man on Amtrak was caught masturbating next to sleeping woman, children

Passengers call for repercussions against him.

On Jul 12, 2022 by Melina Khan

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two workers dancing outside arms up caption 'Guess which one of us got fired after this' (l) two workers dancing outside arms down caption 'Guess which one of us got fired after this' (c) two workers dancing outside arms up caption 'Guess which one of us got fired after this' (r)

‘Whoever got fired I hope the other quit right then and there’: Worker films herself and co-worker dancing—one of them got let go

'He could sue for racial discrimination EASILY.'

On Jul 5, 2022 by Melina Khan

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Amy Coney Barrett standing in court right hand raised

Man says he lives in Amy Coney Barrett’s old house and is ‘gearing up to get hate crimed’

'What I don’t get is that people think she still lived there.'

On Jun 28, 2022 by Melina Khan

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‘I know your NDAs are up, and I’m ready for you to spill the tea’: Woman calls on ‘grenades’ and other women who appeared on ‘Jersey Shore’ to come forward

'I’m ready to hear your side of the story.'

On Jun 27, 2022 by Melina Khan

Internet Culture IRL

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‘I am not ready to be a labor and delivery nurse’: Nurse goes viral for video on ‘a world post-Roe v. Wade’

'I was leaning the other way, but you’ve changed my mind.'

On Jun 27, 2022 by Melina Khan

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woman at table of wedding reception holding wine glass captions 'I got kicked out of my own brother's wedding reception by my own mother -part 2' 'Is she drunk?' 'I think Sophi is drunk' 'mom made an executive decision once I broke a wine glass by setting it down on the table too hard' (l) woman with tongue out with man at wedding reception (c) woman standing outside of wedding reception hand on head caption 'mom walked us to the Uber, deceived me that she was coming home with us she made the right decision to send me home' (r)

‘She made the right choice, i was wrecked’: Woman says mom kicked her out of brother’s wedding

'I’m not saying you’re an alcoholic but if you have to get kicked out…'

On Jun 22, 2022 by Melina Khan

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woman taking a picture with cardboard boxes in background (l) man smiling (c) woman standing behind man with phone in hand (r) all with captions 'Karen!!! Asking to leave her country part 1' and 'Let's make her famous!!'

‘I’m gonna make you famous’: Karen throws boxes at Hispanic workers and tells them to get out of her country

'Sadly many more go through this, and don’t record it.'

On Jun 20, 2022 by Melina Khan

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young men in mcdonald's yelling at customers and workers

‘I would of never let them scream around me like that’: Kids yell at McDonald’s workers, sparking debate

'This is what happens when you don't discipline your kids.'

On Jun 14, 2022 by Melina Khan

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