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‘Can we just have an adult-to-adult conversation?’:...

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2024/03/17

A contract worker went viral on TikTok after posting a video describing a common frustration at her job, shared by employees everywhere.In the clip, TikTok user Lexie Firment (@lexiefirment) starts by saying, “Work culture is so funny. Like you will have a 50-year-old woman screaming at you because you left five minutes early.” The video, posted on March 11 has Firment questioning the logic behind strict adherence to contract hours at her job, especially when all her work is done. She says,

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‘Back in the day, you could make this monstrosity for...

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2024/03/17

Former McDonald's corporate chef Mike Haracz (@chefmikeharacz) has piled up quite the TikTok following and viewership numbers revealing some insider information from his days back working under the golden arches, along with his own opinions about some of the best food creations that ultimately never came to fruition as part of the chain's official menu. That's usually down to cost effectiveness and ease of operational implementation when it comes to churning them out hour after hour, shift after

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‘It was love at first offer’: The hottest dating site...

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2024/03/17

A man who was just trying to sell some of his personal belongings, including a car, on Facebook Marketplace to earn some extra money ended up being hit on by a woman who jokingly asked if he came with the vehicle. TikTok user Dimovzy (@dimovzy) posted the video in which he revealed the woman's proposal as he weighed the possibility of taking her up on her offer while asking other users on the app whether or not he should go on a date with her, despite the fact that she asked if he wanted to go

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‘I was told that I needed to show up and smile’: CEO...

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2024/03/17

A woman has taken to TikTok to share her experience of being pressured by her CEO to return to work and “smile” in the office, despite grieving the loss of a family member. The video, posted on March 4 by TikTok user @thedeadbook.co sparked a conversation about the corporate world’s lack of sensitivity in the handling of grief and bereavement. In the video, the woman recounts how, just days after discovering her mother-in-law had passed away, her CEO texted her, expecting her to return to the

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‘I refuse to shop at Hobby Lobby’: Joann Fabric...

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2024/03/17

Retailers are shutting down select stores in droves: From Bed Bath & Beyond shutting down physical stores completely to Macy’s plan to gradually close select locations over three years. A popular content creator shared another store on the possible chopping block and predictions for the future of the retail business. TikTok user @seatrick is a popular content creator who goes by they/them pronouns and has amassed 260,000 followers for posts about “sewing, drag, cooking, and Disney.” In a

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‘They scammed us’: Man shows what ‘temporary’...

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2024/03/16

A man went viral on TikTok after showing viewers his so-called “temporary” tattoo that hadn’t faded yet. Brandon Wake (@heybrandonwakeup), who lives in San Francisco, Calif., said that he received an Ephemeral tattoo “two full years” ago. The brand engineered tattoo ink supposedly disappears over time. “Remember a couple of years ago when we had those Ephemeral tattoos that were supposed to last only nine to 12 months? Well, I got one and I’m here to give you an update,” Wake said. Next, he

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‘My total was $676’: Woman says she used 50% code at...

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2024/03/16

SKIMS is a popular clothing brand founded by Kim Kardashian. Despite being a big name, the company has an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. Some of these complaints are going viral. For example, one customer received an empty gift bag as a PR stunt. Another customer paid $46 for a $4.90 bralette. And now TikTok user Taylor Wolfe Semonchuk (@taylorawolfe) is sharing her SKIMS nightmare after using the company's 50% discount code on her order but being charged full price. Because of a planned

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‘How are these companies not embarrassed’: LinkedIn...

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2024/03/16

Forget "quiet quitting"– in 2024, we straight up report job adverts for being misleading, or in the case of this TikTok, a laughably low salary. Amid a slew of layoffs across industries, higher-skilled workers are being pushed into lower-paid jobs. The future of work looks bleak, there's no doubt about that, but one TikToker has gone viral for refusing to take this treatment lying down, as she got revenge against an absurd job listing in a hilarious way. "The pay range for this job was so

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‘Jeff Jackson really disappointed me’: Woman calls...

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2024/03/16

TikTokers hopped on social media to express their ire that elected officials are effectively betraying their own ethics and morals and that their voting records aren't reflecting their own actions. The latest political "hypocrite" who is being put on blast is Democratic North Carolina State Representative Jeff Jackson. Jackson utilized TikTok to garner political support and gain notoriety while informing his constituents of political promises and his policy intentions while in office. He's

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‘Them lying in the comments’: Woman says outfit from...

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2024/03/16

Jaded London is a popular English-based streetwear brand established in 2013 and has recently found itself at the center of a dupes controversy. Consumers have purportedly found similar or downright identical offerings that the clothing company sells by budget manufacturer SHEIN. However, TikToker Emma Silverman (@emmasilverman4) doesn't believe that SHEIN is making Jaded London dupes at all. That Jaded London is the dupe and that the company directly sources its clothing from SHEIN. She

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‘I see him on TV all the time’: Travis Kelce’s movie...

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2024/03/10

NFL Super Bowl winner and Taylor Swift boyfriend Travis Kelce made headlines plenty this year for his on the field play and his romance with the international pop star. But he also took the time to get into the film business by becoming executive producer on his first film. “My Dead Friend Zoe,” a film that follows an Afghanistan veteran as she comes to terms with the death of her best friend from the Army, premiered at SXSW on Saturday afternoon. And the dark comedy had the screening

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‘I put 400K on it and still runs new’: Expert reveals...

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2024/03/10

Everyone wants a reliable car, but the trouble is that oftentimes, it feels that auto manufacturers punish people with horrendous designs, and every single beautiful whip will leave you footing exorbitant repair bills for as long as you keep it parked in your driveway.Thankfully, there are some sporty looking vehicles that are actually pretty reliable, according to a TikToker named Rudy (@rudycars2). "3 REALLY Reliable 'Sporty' Cars," Rudy writes in a text overlay of his video before

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‘Hope they enjoyed the show’: Cruise line passenger...

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2024/03/10

A cruise line passenger has made a seemingly startling discovery of security cameras overlooking balconies on her ship, sparking a heated debate on TikTok. The video, posted by user @mommashive on Jan. 21, has already racked up over 15.5 million views and over 3,000 comments. The video begins with the TikToker, her hand covering her mouth in shock, as she films herself on her cruise balcony. An onscreen caption reads, “When you look at your cruise balcony and you see this.” As the video

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‘Kate Spade gives you $30 on your birthday’: Woman...

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2024/03/10

Sometimes, places offer different rewards for your birthday whether it's a coffee or a dessert on the house. In a viral video, a woman spilled the tea about where to receive birthday freebies that aren't food-related, and unveiled all the items she received from the different stores. TikTok user Jenna Lu (@itsjennalu) kicked off the video by declaring her love for free stuff. “I love free stuff, OK? Like, I will do anything to get something for free,” she told her 166,000 viewers. Every

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‘I literally cracked the code’: Woman shares trick to...

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2024/03/10

Getting in touch with a human representative while on the phone with customer service can be a frustrating experience. Most of the time, the call directs the customer to an automated voice instead. However, a woman revealed the three magic words on how she connects to a human while on the phone with customer service. TikTok user Alexi (@artsialexi) said, “I literally cracked the code on how to speak with a human when you call customer service and it’s too good not to share.” First, she provided

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‘It’s been a rough couple of years’: Bad workplace...

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2024/03/09

Workplace stress is incredibly common. According to the APA’s 2021 Work and Well-being Survey, which sought responses from over 1,500 American adult workers, 79% of employees “experienced work-related stress in the month before the survey.” At times, this stress can get so intense that employees experience what many now dub “burnout.” The Mayo Clinic notes that burnout is distinct from depression, saying that symptoms include “being worn out physically or emotionally” and, in some cases,

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‘Biggest scam IMO’: Expert mechanic exposes the...

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2024/03/09

According to an auto repair technician in a viral TikTok by Royalty Auto Service (@royaltyautoservice), the biggest "scam" in the car repair industry isn't a con that's done on purpose. He claims its more so a business deciding that it doesn't want to cover the costs of a mistake that they made when diagnosing a vehicle. The service tech gives an example of a check engine error light showing up on a car owner's vehicle's dashboard. The owner brings their whip into a garage asking them to assess

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‘We know she’s going to Target’: Stanley announces...

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2024/03/09

If you're on the Internet, you've heard about the viral Stanley cup craze—whether it's the tackling at Target stores over the exclusive Valentine's Day collaboration or the immortal Stanley cup that survived a car fire. The brand is on fire (no pun intended), and it shows no sign of stopping. Stanley 1913 announced the launch of two new products, a hands-fee, carry-all Quencher cup and a soft cooler at their filled-out South By Southwest panel on Saturday. Vice President of Global Brand

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‘It reminds me of Ikea’: McDonald’s workers hand in...

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2024/03/09

McDonald’s unveiling of their new uniforms has left some employees outraged. One TikToker, Cormac McCabe (@cormac_mccabe), dances down the street in his trending TikTok as he threatens to hand in his notice after seeing the new designs. His viral video has been viewed 2.7 million times with hundreds of comments as of Saturday afternoon. The video opens with Cormac and a co-worker wearing McDonald’s visors and shirts in the current uniform style unveiled in 2017. Their polos and hats are

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‘Agreeableness is a problem’: Jeff Bezos’ former...

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2024/03/09

LinkedIn users get it: If you want to get ahead in life, fill downtime with self-help podcasts about growth mindsets. Audiobooks only in business class. Keep your social media footprint in check, hobbies reasonable—just try not to get canceled out there. And take horizontal iPhone pictures of quotes from tech CEOs that get projected on-screen during a convention. Business leaders did this in spades Saturday at SXSW when Ann Hiatt told them about the “DNA” it takes to become a “unicorn

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