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Nina Hernandez

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

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‘Why would I steal from a kid?’: Teacher says boss accused her of stealing student’s Apple Pencil, made her show receipts

‘That’s wild they didn’t believe you.’

On Sep 27, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

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‘Get separate carts’: Cashier slams customers who use same cart but split groceries at register

'They don't realize it's annoying.'

On Sep 27, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

Worker gets hired at McDonald’s. She says they only asked her one question

Worker gets hired at McDonald’s. She says they only asked her one question

'I didn't know what to say.'

On Sep 22, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

how employers are finding out about your previous job history

‘Wait so they’ll know if im a job hopper?’: Here’s how employers are finding out about your previous job history

'The fact we didn't give them permission in the first place is what gets me.'

On Sep 22, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

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‘They put me on an 8 hour shift on my orientation day’: Walmart worker says he still had to wait 10 days after orientation to see if he got the job

'They put me on an 8 hour shift on my orientation day'

On Sep 19, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

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‘They can easily dispute this’: Bartender shares hack for getting money from customers whose cards decline after they walk on tab

'Banker here. People do that with gas stations all the time.'

On Sep 19, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

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‘I’ve genuinely tried like 4 different times’: Student can’t make new friends at community college. Is it even possible?

'I had the same experience my first semester, but it changed once I got more involved.'

On Sep 14, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

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‘Go get yourself a Drip Drop’: Alexa customer uses Send Me a Sample to get free stuff sent to her in PSA. Here’s what you can get

'I rushed to do this faster than this video finished…super stoked.'

On Sep 14, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

insurance agent exposes how you're getting ripped off

‘Keep getting told state raised my insurance not sure it’s true’: Ex-AAA insurance agent exposes how you’re getting ripped off

‘First rule in having insurance- pick your agent, not your insurance.’

On Sep 12, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

Customer orders 2 shots of Jack Daniels Tennessee Fire, chilled. It backfires

‘Tell me this is your first bartending job without telling me this is your first bartending job’: Customer orders 2 shots of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, chilled. It backfires

‘That’s one way to do it I guess.’

On Sep 12, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

viewers defend McDonald’s worker for clocking out while team is short staffed

‘Making food before I go too’: Viewers defend McDonald’s worker for clocking out while team is short staffed

'I started at 6 I ain’t staying one minute more.'

On Aug 20, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

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‘Worst work environment to ever work in: Bank teller warns against working at a bank, calls job ‘toxic’

'The pay and benefits were nice but it was corporate toxic BS all the time.'

On Aug 20, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

using your mom's costco card is more stressful than using a fake at a bar

‘Using your mom’s Costco card is more stressful than using a fake at a bar’: Customer tries to pull a fast one while shopping

'I use self checkout to avoid it because my anxiety can’t take it.'

On Aug 19, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

Waitress shares perils of trying to make personal plans while serving for a living

‘If u get it u get it’: Waitress shares perils of trying to make personal plans while serving for a living

'everything about working in a restaurant is a surprise.'

On Aug 19, 2023 by Nina Hernandez

‘They posted my position on Indeed and I applied’: Hotel worker quits on her lunch break, blasts hotel and co-workers on way out

'The tea was piping hot!'

On Aug 13, 2023 by Nina Hernandez