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‘Don’t you dare give yourself a 3’: Leadership coach urges workers to give themselves all 5s on performance reviews—because the ‘whole system is bullsh*t’

'All I was doing was selling myself short. Realized my male counterpart never was.'

On Sep 24, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘I dont know you like that… the audacity!’: Man asks co-worker for a ride home—before he knew his name

'I ain't even been there two weeks yet. I don't even know bro name.'

On Sep 24, 2022 by Jack Alban

woman speaking in front of tan wall caption 'How to get a promotion: + template to use' (l) woman greenscreen TikTok pointing to template 'Recurring Topics Account Load What are you most proud of over the last 1-2 weeks? Wins? Let's celebrate! What challenges or roadblocks do you need help with? What did you focus on last week?' (c) woman speaking in front of tan wall with hand up fingers gesturing speaking (r)

‘Track your progress like your promotion depends on it’: Worker shares PSA for ‘corporate girlies’ about how to get a promotion using spreadsheet template

'I've done this for every internship and have always gotten a return offer!'

On Sep 24, 2022 by Jack Alban

woman with hand covering face in tan room caption 'When the job is incredibly stressful, doesn't pay well, and barely allows you to take PTO but it's fully remote' (l) woman with hand covering nose in tan room caption 'When the job is incredibly stressful, doesn't pay well, and barely allows you to take PTO but it's fully remote' (c) woman with hand covering face in tan room caption 'When the job is incredibly stressful, doesn't pay well, and barely allows you to take PTO but it's fully remote' (r)

‘When the job is incredibly stressful, doesn’t pay well, and barely allows you to take PTO but it’s fully remote’: Worker’s video about sacrifices she makes for a remote job sparks debate

'When it’s remote, almost every day can feel like PTO.'

On Sep 24, 2022 by Melody Heald

woman explains why PTO is almost useless tiktok

‘Why would you even bother taking and using your PTO anyway?’: Worker says taking PTO is more work, sparking debate

'Girl, I don’t let work stress me. These jobs don’t care about us.'

On Sep 22, 2022 by Allyson Waller

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‘Employers are honestly OFF THEIR ROCKER with social media policing’: Tech worker said she was fired after making TikTok during remote meeting at 4:30am (updated)

'There is no reason anyone should be in a meeting at 4:30am. They did you a favor.'

On Sep 21, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Office work is a joke’: New corporate worker says no one works—they’re always on their phones

'The hardest jobs I've ever had paid the least, the more I'm paid the less I have to do.'

On Sep 19, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

woman in room with caption 'Gen Z being bold af at work'

‘Very bold, but I respect it’: Worker asks for meeting with manager—but then says he feels too ‘depleted’ to take it at that time

'For me, it’s not bold. I think it’s communication. And it’s good.'

On Sep 19, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

guy explains there is no reason to contact someone on PTO tiktok

‘I just had to quit my job over this!!!’: Business creator says there is never a reason to contact someone on PTO, sparking debate

'Their lack of boundaries doesn't mean you have to break yours.'

On Sep 19, 2022 by Braden Bjella

‘That’s why I like blocking my coworkers, no need for them to know the truth’: Costco worker’s reaction to quiet co-worker’s social media account sparks debate

'I don't need them knowing who I really am.'

On Sep 18, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘How’s your vacation going buddy?’: Worker says boss asked him to come in and sign performance evaluation while his newborn son was gravely ill

'That's not my concern. My concern is your work performance.'

On Sep 17, 2022 by Braden Bjella

woman speaking in front of white and light gray patterned background caption 'The Hard Workers Are Quitting' (l) woman speaking in front of white and light gray patterned background (c) woman speaking in front of white and light gray patterned background caption 'This ain't 'Quiet Quitting'! This is QUITTING, PERIOD.' (r)

‘Exactly why I resigned from my job last Friday and start a new one this week… Know your worth ppl’: Career expert says the hard workers are quitting their jobs

'If you’re management right now you need to assume everyone on your staff is looking for a job.'

On Sep 14, 2022 by Natasha Dubash

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‘Companies want to make the job as miserable and exhausting as possible’: Worker quits after boss took away chair because standing 8 hours a day ‘looks better’

'When I walk in I’d prefer to see people sitting comfy and happy then standing and tired.'

On Sep 14, 2022 by Braden Bjella

woman at work with headphones in caption 'I really regret not eating lunch in my car today. My coworker has already interrupted my lunch twice to talk to me and I have my headphones in and I'm looking at my phone. Please leave me alone.' (l) woman at work with headphones in taking bite of lunch caption 'I really regret not eating lunch in my car today. My coworker has already interrupted my lunch twice to talk to me and I have my headphones in and I'm looking at my phone. Please leave me alone.' (c) woman at work with headphones in chewing bite of food caption 'I really regret not eating lunch in my car today. My coworker has already interrupted my lunch twice to talk to me and I have my headphones in and I'm looking at my phone. Please leave me alone.' (r)

‘I really regret not eating lunch in my car’: Worker says co-worker interrupted lunch break twice after she chose to eat in the office

'It’s this and the teams message right when you log in!'

On Sep 13, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Starbucks barista standing in kitchen on phone looking down caption 'when the new hire stands around on their phone' (l) Starbucks barista standing in kitchen on phone speaking caption 'when the new hire stands around on their phone' (c) Starbucks barista standing in kitchen on phone caption 'when the new hire stands around on their phone' (r)

‘This is a veteran privilege’: Barista calls out new hires who use their phone on the clock, sparking debate

'I had to prove my worth and earn the right to violently slack off.'

On Sep 11, 2022 by Melody Heald