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‘It ruined my experience’: A woman alleges she was charged over $1,000 for a massage at Sandals Resort (updated)

'I was going to book with Sandals Resorts. Not anymore.'

On May 14, 2022 by Moises Mendez II

Note with $20 tip caption "$20 tip I had Covid, so please disinfect the room as much as possible/be careful. If you get sick I am sorry I tried my best" (l) hotel reception desk workers blurred bell on counter in front (r)

‘It’s not hard to stay home when you’re sick’: A hotel worker showcased a $20 tip they received disclosing a guest had COVID-19. Commenters told her to be grateful for the money

'95% of people would not disclose that.'

On May 14, 2022 by Braden Bjella

screenshot of online bank balances (l) (r) blonde woman looking bored (c)

‘This one actually made me feel decent about my finances’: College student shows friends’ bank account balances, sparking debate

'I would be panicking if I had any of these.'

On May 11, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

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doordash shutterstock image (l) doordash worker caption " door dashed for 3 1/2 hours and only made $38 bc only half my orders tipped went through a quarter tank of gas which is like $17 rn I made like $6 an hour " (r)

‘Are you flying a plane for DoorDash?’: DoorDash driver says she makes $1,900 a week, sparking debate

'Damn I'm barely pushing 600 a week off DoorDash.'

On May 5, 2022 by Samantha Shaps

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Outside of dollar tree with items outside caption "Dollar Store Hood VS Hood" (l) Woman speaking in car mad caption "Dollar Store Hood VS Hood" (c) Dollar Tree with nothing outside caption "Hood VS Hood Part 2" (r)

‘Location is everything’: TikToker shows the difference between Dollar Tree in a wealthier neighborhood and her own

‘All I can say is that’s a damn shame.’

On Apr 29, 2022 by Grace Stanley

business man underpaying worker pennies dropping in hand (l) family dollar store outside (r)

‘We’re not working for pennies anymore’: TikToker turns down manager job at Family Dollar because it couldn’t offer $21/hour, sparking debate

'This is why all these stores still have hiring signs up.'

On Apr 29, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

‘Just raise the base!’: A Doordasher took to TikTok to show how they penalize drivers for not taking orders rather than raising their pay

'Sounds like they are listening to customers.'

On Apr 24, 2022 by Dan Latu

Internet Culture IRL

boss man sitting high hands behind head relaxed admiring office window view (l) woman in sunglasses speaking outside (r)

‘A job is literally a business transaction. That’s it’: Employment attorney says your boss is not your friend in viral TikTok, sparking debate

'I learned this the hard way.'

On Apr 14, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo

Woman green screen video over computer receipt showing incorrect math (l) Woman annoyed expression (c) Woman over green screen tiktok of another wrong receipt (r)

TikToker urges customers to ‘check receipts’ after restaurant pay machines show alleged inaccuracies

'Class action lawsuits need to happen quickly.'

On Apr 3, 2022 by Dan Latu

Dollar Tree building and sign (l) Inside dollar tree caption "Packaging before and after the 25% price increase" (r)

‘So they increased their prices and are giving less product?’: TikToker shares alleged differences in merchandise after Dollar Tree increased to $1.25

'Quality down and prices up = bye.'

On Apr 2, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

A woman getting a shopping cart.

‘The beginning of getting rid of your cash’: High-tech Kroger shopping carts spark debate in viral TikTok

'This is inevitable. You can’t stop innovation.'

On Dec 13, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

freeway with scattered money

‘This is the most insane thing I’ve ever seen’: Armored truck spills money on freeway, causing cash grab in viral video

'The potential trouble you could get in doesn't really make it worth it.'

On Nov 21, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture IRL

In a TikTokk, a teacher explained that he charges students rent on their desks to teach them financial literacy.

‘What happens if they can’t make rent?’: Teacher details financial literacy lesson plan in viral TikTok, sparking debate

Every month, he pays students 'brain bucks' and charges 'desk rent.'

On Sep 26, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture IRL

stacks of $100 bills with tweet overlaid

‘She what’: Rich guy on acid’s tweetstorm about getting $100K from his mom sparks debate, outrage

Man volunteers to be Twitter's main character.

On Jul 16, 2021 by Moises Mendez II

Internet Culture

TikTok users discussing a glitch with Chase bank

TikTokers find Chase Bank glitch that shows they are $50 billion in debt

Account holders across social media began reporting the issue over the weekend.

On Jun 21, 2021 by Mikael Thalen