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‘I’m at lunch’: TJ Maxx manager says they need backup cashiers to the front. Worker responds

'Deedra knows her worth.'

On Sep 29, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘Y’all knew this hurricane was coming, and you still ordered sh*t?’: Amazon driver says he has to deliver to 172 customers during hurricane

'I hate y’all. Everything is wet.'

On Sep 29, 2022 by Rachel Kiley

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‘Call me what you want but you can’t call me broke’: 24-year-old Jack in the Box worker says she makes more than $20 per hour, sparking debate

'So many haters in the comments for what?'

On Sep 29, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

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‘And that’s how I ended up at Jack in the Box’: Former Burlington worker says she was fired, arrested after giving out discounts to friends, family

'Everyone there gave their discount to their family.'

On Sep 29, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

Internet Culture IRL

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Head of postcard company that wanted employees to work through Hurricane Ian credits Scientology for her business acumen

PostcardMania's founder also donated to Trump and DeSantis.

On Sep 28, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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‘You’re on your own’: Florida worker says her ‘billion-dollar’ company won’t give her PTO for not coming in during hurricane

'You're literally just a number to them.'

On Sep 28, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

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‘Every weekend we go through this, bro’: McDonald’s worker puts regular’s ‘disgusting’ McGriddle order on blast

'At that point in time, I'd get fired.'

On Sep 28, 2022 by Jack Alban

Internet Culture IRL

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‘It’s the type of software that allows us to hop into your computer at any given time’: IT worker shares PSA to workers who use work computer for other things

'A lot of bad things can potentially happen.'

On Sep 27, 2022 by Rachel Kiley

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‘Approaching work limit’ warning flashes for Amazon driver. But he still has packages to deliver

'They're overworking you brother!'

On Sep 27, 2022 by Alexandra Samuels

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‘They’re human bro. They have to eat too’: Customer tries to put Chipotle worker on blast for ‘eating instead of working.’ It backfires

'She needs energy. What’s the problem?'

On Sep 27, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture IRL

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‘Laid off today… but at least we’re getting BBQ’: Worker’s video on getting condolence BBQ after being told they no longer have job sparks debate

'I was laid off last September also. Got Morton’s steak for final meal.'

On Sep 27, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

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‘Get his a** fired’: Host claims new manager said underage co-workers looked like ‘strippers,’ prevented them from using the bathroom on the clock

'He blocked us from using the bathroom and told us we weren't allowed to drink water.'

On Sep 26, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

Internet Culture

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‘Just use the f*cking straws at McDonald’s’: Starbucks barista calls out McDonald’s worker who freaked out over their straw shortage

'As a food worker how can they be so rude to other food workers.'

On Sep 26, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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‘If you ever wonder why a cashier is rude to you its because this is what we deal with every day’: Cashier tells customer she doesn’t need 8 cents in change, customer calls her impatient

'Give me back my dollar, b*tch. You owe me 8 cents.'

On Sep 26, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘I would appreciate the honesty’: Boss tells worker ‘it might be a good idea to start applying to new jobs’ in 1:1 meeting

'Well that backfired.'

On Sep 26, 2022 by Natasha Dubash