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bearded man speaking in front of an email (l) various people in an interview (c) bearded man looking shocked (r)

‘We’re not back in the day anymore’: Recruiter on LinkedIn says people shouldn’t wear hoodies to Zoom interviews, sparking debate

'A nice suit would show that you care about the job.'

On May 25, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

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‘Literally the most legit scam I have ever seen’: Woman says she got ‘job scammed’ after applying for job on Upwork, going through lengthy interview process

'I love food; I love Delish. Super flexible opportunity, I was super stoked.'

On May 20, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL Tech

‘That should be f*cking illegal at this point’: Woman says first ‘red flag’ at job was that it didn’t list pay on application

'We get to the end of the interview. He tells me the pay. It’s low.'

On May 13, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

man in store with captions "your pto request was denied" (l) "then i guess i'm calling in sick" (c) "it should be a called a PTO warning" (r)

‘People forget work is just work, not your entire life’: Man says PTO request should be rebranded to ‘PTO warning,’ sparking debate

'PTO stands for prepare the others. I will not be there.'

On May 12, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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Woman greenscreen tiktok pointing finger over job description caption "Salary $ 11.50 - $13.50 an hour" "full job description" (l) Woman in car holding glasses up like they're sarcastically confused (c) Woman greenscreen tiktok over job description after interview caption "The start date will be Friday, May 6, 2022" " SF- Your hourly pay will be $7.50/ hr plus tipshare " (red circle around this text) " To confirm acceptance of this offer, please respond to this email directly (r)

TikToker calls out ‘misleading’ job listing for advertising $13 an hour—when they pay barely minimum wage

'You're counting on half of your employee's salary to come from the generosity of your customers.'

On May 5, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

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‘There’s no communication, the management here sucks’: Former Crumbl Cookies employee says she quit because company doesn’t ‘value employees’

'Imagine a company having a point system for a bunch of teenagers baking cookies.'

On May 5, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

woman pulling cardigan back to show tummy caption "when no one would give you a job when you told them you're pregnant so you lied at the interview and now you're hiding it " (l) Woman lifting shirt to show pregnant tummy caption "when no one would give you a job when you told them you're pregnant so you lied at the interview and now you're hiding it" (r)

‘Pregnant people are always in the way, needy, a burden’: Woman says she hid pregnancy in order to get a job

'Welcome to Florida.'

On May 3, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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Woman in office spinning in chair to show nobody around her empty seat behind caption "When it's week 1 into your new job and half your department quits on the same day, including your trainer" (l) Woman open mouth caption "When it's week 1 into your new job and half your department quits on the same day, including your trainer" (c) woman spinning in chair in office to show nobody in the chairs caption "When it's week 1 into your new job and half your department quits on the same day, including your trainer" (r)

‘Congrats on the promotion bestie’: Half of woman’s department quits her first week on the job, including her training manager

'Oof, if that ain’t a sign to immediately find a new job.'

On May 3, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

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‘Titles don’t mean a damn thing’: Worker says his job offered him a promotion—with a $20,000 pay cut

'It's a family and you will get a pizza party.'

On Apr 28, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

IRL

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‘Some managers just want to see workers struggle’: Former Aldi cashier says he was written-up for sitting in his chair ‘too comfortably’

'I thought it was a goddamn joke.'

On Apr 27, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL

Woman speaking (l) Corporate man holding suitcase of cash spilling out on yellow background (r)

‘Corporate greed at its best’: Worker says employer laid off 4 people—then asked her to work overtime

'I don't want to live in this nightmare anymore.'

On Apr 26, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

Dollar Tree storefront (l) handwritten sign that reads "4/20 I apologize for us closing AGAIN. My 2 new cashiers quit because I said their boyfriends couldn't stand here for their entire shift. Don't hire Gen Z's they don't know what work actually means. Now Hiring! Baby Boomers only thanks!"

‘Don’t hire Gen Z’s. They don’t know what work actually means’: Dollar Tree manager puts up sign saying it will hire ‘baby boomers only’ after 2 young workers walk out

‘They only want ppl who are desperate and too tired to fight for anything other than poverty wages.'

On Apr 26, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

‘Homie’s heart shattered into pieces’: Roommate pranked with elaborate, fake job interview on Zoom

"I even told my mom I had an interview."

On Apr 25, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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Man talking caption "HOW TO GET PROMOTED WOMAN EDITION" "What if you are a woman lol" (l) woman walking up stairs being drawn by hand gray background (r)

‘This is so manipulative give me more secrets’: TikToker says this is ‘how to get promoted’ as a woman

'MORE WHITE MAN SECRETS! Now!!'

On Apr 23, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

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Man at desk caption "I quit my job on April 1st... and sowed back up Monday" (l) April fools concept funny glassed 0/1 date blocks and april block on green background (r)

‘He already filled out the paperwork’: Guy quits his job as a joke, tries to show back up to work

'You’re supposed to immediately say April fools.'

On Apr 21, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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