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Teachers Are Revealing Their Most Controversial Opinions About Teaching — And Some Of Them Could Get Fired For This
"This is intensifying the lack of empathy and thought diversity in today’s society, leading to polarization and the overall dumbing down."
People Are Revealing Their Jobs And Salaries, And I'm Honestly Floored By What Some Of Them Make
"I've worked for Chick-fil-A for five years and make $20/hr."
"It's NOT Okay": 19 Health Signs You Should Never, Ever Ignore, According To Doctors And Nurses
"As a registered nurse with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), do NOT ignore snoring. Untreated sleep apnea is very dangerous to your health and wellbeing, and to others."
People Are Recalling Their Most Bizarre Experiences On The Job, And Their Stories Sound Like A Workplace Sitcom
"HR here. I've got more than one poop story, but my favorite was the person who left a poop on a company napkin in front of the ladies' room."
“I Want Them To Be Disrespectful”: After A Friend Called Out His Kids’ Lack Of “Respect,” Dax Shepard Explained Why He Wants His Daughters To “Talk Back” And Be “Entitled”
“They seem to have no kind of respect, is what she was saying…and I said, ‘You’re dead right.’”
People Reveal The "Warning Signs" From Employers That People Might Not Catch At First, And Wowwwww
"They claim that overtime isn't mandatory and workers stay longer by choice."
"I Genuinely Believe She Saved My Life": People Are Revealing The "Shockingly Nice" Things Strangers Have Done For Them That They'll Always Remember, And I'm Sitting Here In A Puddle Of Happy Tears
"That simple moment stuck with me. I genuinely believe she saved my life."
21 Of The Internet's Most Brutal Critiques Of Trump's "Gatsby"-Themed Halloween Party
Throwing a party based on a book about excessive wealth ahead of the Great Depression is...a choice.
Ted Cruz Just Made A Truly Baffling Joke About Canada Becoming The 51st State — And It's Only 7 Words Long, But It Managed To Piss Off Every Single Canadian On The Internet
Enraging Canadians is a skill. Doing it in only 7 words is even more impressive.
"Dumb F*cks" — Thousands Had Brutal Reactions To These MAGA Voters' Posts Complaining About Their Grocery Bills
Grocery prices are rising...and MAGA is feeling the pressure.
I Was Just Trying To Pump Breast Milk At Work. The Way I Was Treated Made Me Feel Like A Criminal.
“I really need to pump,” I said, and glanced down at my body, hoping for an ally in this saga. Met with a blank stare, I shut my mouth again.
19 Reasons Strippers Think We Are Absolutely, Without A Doubt, In A Recession Right Now, Whether People Want To Admit It Or Not
"It’s bad. Real bad. Worse than it was in 2008, and that’s saying something. I stopped by my old club last week, and the manager said they made more money during COVID."
"This Is Absolutely A Class War": Everybody's Saying The Same Thing After Michael Che Called Out The SNAP Freeze
"theres this weird idea that since some people have taken advantage of welfare benefits in the hood, NOBODY should receive help, at all..?"
"I’m Still Mortified, Years Later": 23 People Who Took Penny-Pinching To Absolutely Unacceptable Levels
"My friend's husband would buy a canoe on the way to their vacation spot from a well-known outdoor store with a liberal return policy. He would return the canoe on the way home. He did this more than once."
Patients Are Sharing The Wildly Inappropriate Comments Their Doctors Actually Made, And It's Rage-Inducing
"I wrote her up on Yelp and never went back."
"I Thought That Sh*t Was Like $60": Adults Are Revealing The "Stupidly Expensive" Products They Never Expected To Pay That Much For, And My Bank Account Is Literally Crying
"It's way too pricey for something so basic."
I'm Very Curious About How MAGA Will Try To Explain Away This Look At How Donald Trump's Economy Is Going...
I'm keeping track of Trump's economy right here. Every month. Enjoy!
Survive A Day In A Corporate 9–5 Office And We'll Reveal If You Made It Out (With A Promotion) Or Not
Dolly Parton said it best: "Nine to five, for service and devotion / You would think that I would deserve a fair promotion."
31 Pictures Of Infuriating Bosses Who Made Absurd Requests And Demands That Would Make Anyone Want To Quit
I hope the people who took these screenshots sent them to HR.
Nannies Who Quit Working For Toxic Families Are Sharing Their Breaking Points, And Holy Crap
"The 10-year-old boy was addicted to YouTube, and he destroyed an iPad in my car by smashing it violently when it didn’t connect to cell data right away."
Andy Cohen Is Going Viral For His "Great" Response When He Was Asked A Question That People Say "You Should Never Ask Anyone"
"Ya know what, I was ready to hate, but I appreciate his response."
Here's How The Current Government Shutdown Is Impacting Americans
"A lot more of my students will be going hungry than previously."
50 Employee Tweets That Will Make You Laugh So Hard, Your Boss Will Think You're Actually Enjoying Work
"Had an interview today and my belly rumbled, the lady goes 'missed lunch?' i told her na im hungry for success LOOOOOOL"
"What The F—k Did You Expect" — A MAGA Mom On SNAP Is Going Viral For Her Post Blasting Her Family For Refusing To Lend Her Grocery Money
"I sympathize with them if they're struggling, but at the same time what the f—k did you expect."
US Military Members And Veterans Are Revealing How They Honestly Feel About Trump's ICE Raids
"If this continues, I do not see any hope for this country returning to a democratic republic."
Homeowners Are Sharing What They Regret Not Splurging On For Their House, And Some Of These Might Be Surprising
"Having this would solve so many everyday issues..."
30 Nurses Are Revealing Their Most Controversial And Devastating Secrets
There's a lot more going on behind a nurse's kind eyes than you may realize.
The Customer ISN'T Always Right, And These 19 Wild Stories From Retail Workers Prove It
"I once had a customer at Macy’s who tried to pay for her purchase with a Target gift card. She yelled at me for not accepting it."
Everyone's Saying The Same Thing About The Massive Layoffs Happening Right Now
"actual recession indicator btw."
13 Celebrities Who Used Their Immense Wealth For “Ridiculous” Things
Colin Jost memorably described the $280,000 Staten Island ferry he and Pete Davidson bought as “the dumbest and least thought-through purchase” he’s ever made.
First Responders Are Revealing The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make
"Twelve-year paramedic here. In the US, at least, pull to the right when an emergency vehicle is coming. Do not pull left or stop in the middle of the road. PULL TO THE RIGHT."
People Who Are Actively Interviewing Shared The Tips That Made All The Difference In Getting Hired, And In Today’s Job Market, This Is BEYOND Valuable
"But here’s the truth: I had to hear this from someone neutral. I practiced my answers around this structure and added a single 'results' slide to my portfolio with simple numbers. Two weeks later, I got three on-site interviews."
“If You’re A Billionaire, Why Are You A Billionaire?”: Billie Eilish Just Called Out Billionaires To Their Faces, And People Are In Awe
Billie also put her money where her mouth is, donating $11.5 million to a selection of important causes.
18 People Confessed The Hidden Costs Of Return To Office Mandates, And I Feel Like These Policies Don't Actually Help Anyone
"It’s not just 'coming back to the office' — it’s a massive increase in expenses and uncompensated lost personal time."
43 Seriously Unsettling Small-Town Scandals And Tragedies People Still Can't Believe Happened So Close To Home
"Three women have died this way now. He hasn't been arrested, and people just sort of accept it."
"You're Just An A**hole": 25 Things People Show Off That Should Never Be Considered A "Flex"
"I've never seen one person react to this like they're impressed."
"It's Sad To See": This Pre-K Teacher Is Opening Up About How Different The "COVID Babies" Are, And Parents Need To Pay Attention To This
"It’s complicated to guide them through this, as when they go home, most of what I teach can be unlearned fairly quickly."
Ex-Cult Members Are Revealing The Exact Moment They Realized Something Was Seriously Wrong, And I'm Fascinated And Terrified
"I didn't get to make any choices on my own. I was completely unaware and cut off from the outside world. How we dressed was policed. Anyone who left was excommunicated."
"When The F*ck Does This Sh*t End": Adults Are Sharing The Things That Piss Them Off The Older They Get, And Wow, These Are WAY Too Relatable
"And I know I sound like a knob saying that, but I can no longer keep silent."
US Military Members, Share With Us How You Feel About The ICE Raids
Is America great again yet? Asking for a friend...
People Are Sharing The Most Entitled "Adult Tantrum" They've Ever Had The Displeasure Of Witnessing, And It's So Icky, I Want To Crawl Out Of My Skin
"I once had the local preacher scream and cuss at me until he was red in the face, then spit on me. He was in my McDonald's drive-thru, and his card wasn't working."
"It's Something I'll Always Regret": Millennials And Gen X'ers Are Sharing The Life-Changing Advice They Want Younger Generations To Realize Before They Did
"You are young. You may feel pressure from society, family, or your relationships to settle, but don't do it."
31 "Rich People Behaviors" That Non-Rich People Practice No Matter What
"The price won't discourage me from buying this."
"Sexualization Literally Kills Women": Women Are Revealing The "Micro" Misogynistic Behaviors That Most People Never Notice
"It is wild how much male socialization is based solely around misogyny."
"The Amount Of Lives I've Seen Ruined By It Is Outrageous": Medical Professionals Are Revealing The Everyday Activities That Are Secretly "Death Traps"
"A dermatologist I worked with had a poster on her wall in the waiting room: 'The first sign of skin cancer: a nice tan.'"
"We Can Usually Tell If You're Lying": 25 Industry Insiders Are Spilling Behind-The-Scenes Info About Their Fields
"Giving the fake impression of a clean room is of way bigger importance than actually cleaning it."
"Department Stores Would Do This": 17 "Outdated" Things From The Past That Would Be Considered Super Weird To Do Today
"I’d be the first one out of our group of friends to see them."
I Helped Free A Man Who Was Trapped In His Car For 3 Days. I Don't Think I've Recovered From What Happened Next.
"After witnessing so much suffering, I felt a complete abandonment of hope around all systems."
30 Screenshots Of Bosses Being Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad People
Some people just shouldn't be in charge.
People Are Sharing The Worst Examples Of Shrinkflation They've Found In Stores Recently, And Some Of These Should Be Illegal
"my first reaction was to just laugh at how ridiculous this corporate greed has gotten."
Ms. Rachel Just Made A Valid Point About People Who Are Very, Very Rich
"If only the billionaires had even a fraction of her empathy."
"We Reported Her": Patients Are Sharing The Most Unprofessional Things Doctors Have Said To Them, And It's Horrifying
"He said, 'Listen, I understand what you're saying, but it's impossible, and I don't believe you.'"
"We Make Basically Nothing": 14 Jobs That Are Shockingly Underpaid, And 7 Jobs That Are Very, Very Overpaid
"I had a four-year degree, ongoing training several times throughout the year, recertification training every two years...and my starting pay was $15,000 per year."
"It's Very Serious": 15 "Bad" Health Habits You Probably Do Allll The Time (But Really Shouldn't), Straight From Doctors And Nurses
"You NEED to get enough sleep and do so regularly. You're setting yourself up for serious cardiac and neurological problems later in life if you're constantly accumulating sleep debt now."
Doctors And Nurses Are Confessing "Dark Secrets" About Their Jobs That The Public Has No Clue About
"RN here. I don't love my career anymore. I've worked in various fields and have seen insurance companies deny life-saving medications in all of them, senselessly. I had an insurance deny a patient's inhaler that she's had for over 10 years. She will die without it."
The Guy Who Served His Pregnant Wife Divorce Papers On The Way To The Hospital, Plus 17 Other Absolutely Shocking Stories About Blindsided Soon-To-Be Ex Spouses
"The movers showed up at 10, and we were outta there by 1. He nearly sh*t himself."
People Are Sharing Things That Used To Be Amazing, But Are Now Absolute Sh*t, And They're So Shockingly Spot On That I'm Even More Frightened For The Future Of Humanity
"I’m convinced that this is why malls are dying."
I'm Rethinking EVERYTHING I Thought I Knew About Parenting After Reading These 25 Totally Unexpected Life Changes People Went Through After Having Kids
"I'm tired; my house and car are never clean; I haven't watched a full episode of TV in months. But my appreciation for the world has increased so much."
"Speaks Volumes": Andrew Cuomo Was Stunned Into Silence After Zohran Mamdani Publicly Called Him Out For The Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Him
"She cannot speak up for herself because you lodged a defamation case against her. I, however, can speak."
People Are Revealing Their Salaries And I'm Genuinely Floored By What Some Folks Are Taking Home
"I make $120 a week donating plasma."
People Are Losing Their Minds Over This Sign Someone Found In Their Work Bathroom
Another reason why people hate their jobs has just dropped.
This TikToker Made A Video Comparing What Grocery Prices Were Like When Biden Was In Office Versus Now, And The Results Are So Disappointing
It feels like I need to take out a small business loan just to buy some bananas.
Your Dream Job Choices Will Reveal Which "Friends" Character You Are Secretly Most Like Deep Down
I was always a Phoebe fan. 🐈 🎶
11 Ways TIFF 2025 Healed My Inner Child
My first film festival in the city I grew up idolizing reminded me that little me is worth fighting for and staying true to. And I am here to remind you that little you is too!
33 Coworkers Who Are Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way Worse Than Anyone You've Ever Worked With
Leaving a pile of USED Q-Tips on your desk is unforgivable.
"I Save SO MUCH MONEY": People Are Sharing The "Frugal Habits" That Became Part Of Their Identity
"The Libby app has saved me so much money. I’m at 246 books/audiobooks for the year, and the majority of those were from Libby."
"It Shocked Me To My Core": Americans Are Revealing The "Gobsmacking" Differences They Noticed While Traveling To Another State
"I've never been so freaked out. Florida, no thank you."
People Are Sharing The Addictions That Are Seriously Being Overlooked Right Now, And I’m Worried For Us All
"It’s depressing to think that’s what a lot of people's lives have come to."
Americans Are Sharing Their Wild Theories About What The Country Would Be Like If Hillary Clinton Had Been President, And I Can't Stop Thinking About It
"The CDC would not be a complete disaster."
Tell Us How The Shift From WFH To Working In-Person Has Impacted Your Routine, Productivity, And Well-Being
We want to know the good, the bad, and the I-hate-this-job ugly.
"It's Like A Freaking Hell Loop": People Are Revealing Normal '90s And '00s Things Are Considered A Luxury Now
"Nothing angers me more than paying luxury prices for fiberboard framed garbage."
17 People Are Sharing The “Ticking Time Bombs” That Will Likely Explode In Our Lifetime, And I, For One, Am Stressed
"This is currently a widespread issue that will only be exacerbated over the next 10 years."
Your Brain Uses One Of Four Decision-Making Styles. This Quiz Will Reveal It
Directive, analytical, conceptual, behavioral!
Older Adults Are Sharing How They Could Tell Someone Was Rich Back In The Day, And As A 30-Something, A Lot Of These Surprised Me
"My grandparents, born in 1912, were the first of their MANY siblings to have a bathroom INSIDE their house."
Tattoo Artists Are Sharing The Tattoos They Felt REALLY Uncomfortable Doing, And I Have No Words
"My dad is a tattoo artist, and I’ve heard his stories. When he was young and inexperienced, someone asked him to tattoo a rat tail coming out of her vagina."
Americans Are Sharing Their Predictions On What The Country Would Be Like Now If Donald Trump Had Lost The Election
"The ladies selling tamales in my neighborhood wouldn’t have been violently taken in the middle of the street."
23 Upper-Middle-Class "Problems" People Are Almost Too Embarrassed To Share
The struggle is real… but also kind of embarrassing to admit.
33 People Who Said "Helllllllllllll No" To Their Brand-New Jobs On Day One For Very, Very, Very, Very Good Reasons
"The toxic work environment was oozing from every corner, so that was my first and last day."
Travelers Are Sharing The Most Ridiculous “Tourist Price” They Ever Had To Pay, And My Wallet Hurts
"Just got back from the Camino De Santiago in Portugal and paid $65 for 10 Band-Aids."
People Are Sharing Why They Stopped Trying To Find Purpose At Work, And Their Advice May Change How You Think About Your Job
"I love that my job doesn’t really matter — it’s just a paycheck that allows me to enjoy my life."
People Are Sharing The Subtle Signs That Someone's Actually A Pretty Bad Person, And I'm Surprised I'd Never Considered Some Of These
"That split in behavior shows their ‘niceness’ isn’t genuine, it’s performance."
"My Parents Collected Them, And I Can’t Give Them Away": 25 Collectibles That Promised To Make You Rich, Rich, Rich, But Are Absolutely Worthless In 2025
"They were considered so expensive that little girls weren't ever allowed to play with them, and now there's a glut in the market."
First-Time Homebuyers Are Sharing Why They Really, Really Regret Buying Their Current House, And I'm Writing These Down
"My dream has always been to buy a house. Once we got in, the slew of shortcuts the contractor took cost us thousands in repairs."
A 2025 Study Reveals Moms Are Experiencing A Worrying Type Of Health Issue — Here’s What You Need To Know
Mothers of children ages 0-17 have especially taken a hit.
"It Costs $32,000 Per Night" — 27 Hotels Around The World I Need To Stay At Before I Die
This is what one night looks like in a $47,000 hotel suite in Paris, an $80,000 villa in the Maldives, and a $4,000 giraffe sanctuary resort in Nairobi.
People Who Lost Their Jobs To AI Are Opening Up About Their Experiences, And It's Genuinely Scary
"They automated my job for less than $1,000 a year. Now, I bartend and drive school buses to make ends meet."
Rich People Have Secret Industries That Cater Only To Them, And I'm Genuinely Shocked At How The 1% Lives
"Seeing her office, it’s like looking through a window into another world."
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This Is The First Place A Burglar Thinks To Break Into Your Home
You've probably already walked through this area today...
US Military Members Are Revealing How They Honestly Feel About The Trump Administration — Here's What They Had To Say
"Americans need to stop voting strictly by party lines and begin voting for what is best for the country as a whole."
MAGA Senator Was Just Stunned Into Silence On Air After Learning The Trump Admin Sold Out His State
CNN host Kaitlan Collins didn't let Tim Sheehy off the hook at all.
"This Isn't The Flex She Thinks It Is": Kim Kardashian Has Left People Divided With Her Comments About Expenses
"I don't have a concept of what, like, certain simple things cost."
This One 'Harmless' Work Habit May Actually Be Anxiety In Disguise
It's incredibly common — but there are ways to cope so you can thrive in your job.
These Employees Are Exposing The Dirty Little Secrets Their Jobs Do NOT Want Customers To Know
Some of these secrets are funny, others are kind of horrifying.
People Have Little Sympathy For This Trump Supporter Who Said They'd "Gladly" Pay More For Groceries...Until They Got The Bill
Another day, another Trump supporter taking back their words.
"I've Never Seen Someone Get Fired Faster": People Are Sharing The Dumbest Things Their Coworkers Have Ever Done
"We had a new guy who said he couldn't poop without smoking a cigarette at the same time. We found out after he clearly smoked a cigarette in the bathroom."
23 Things Adults Finally Purchased Because Their Parents Never Let Them Have Them Growing Up
Those missed toys, gadgets, or clothes can stick in our memories just as much as the ones we did get.
