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This Boss Berated An Employee For Moving Into An Office With A Window Because It's "Below" Their Position, And People Are Slamming Them Online
"It was so nice to be out of the harsh overhead lighting, actually know what the weather is, be able to track the passing of time, have circulating air..."
These 24 Social Norms Actually Make NO SENSE When You Think About Them, And I'm Wondering Why We All Put Up With Them
"One day my husband and I were getting groceries, and we needed more litter for our cat's litter box, and then I had a thought, 'How weird is it that we have to buy special dirt for our cat to poop in?'"
I Need At Least Three Beverages On My Desk At All Times, So Here Are My Favorites For $3 Or Less
Flavored water, sparkling water, herbal water, essenced water, I am here for it all!
People Whose NDAs Have Expired Are Exposing The Secrets They Were Forced To Keep, And They Range From Kinda Funny To Utterly Terrifying
“I worked at a place that made feminine hygiene products. The pads came out of one machine and went into several different branded boxes — both the one-cent gas station pads and the $10-a-box pads.”
17 Well-Paying Career Paths That Start With Entry-Level Positions And Require Minimal Experience
"It is NOT for everyone! But if it turns out you're good at it, the income potential is basically unlimited."
People Are Sharing What "Screams" You've Had An Extremely Sheltered Life
"She legitimately thought 'store brand' meant someone made a company called 'Store.'"
NBA Star Jaylen Brown Is Looking To Bring "Black Wall Street To Boston" After Signing A Massive $300 Million Contract
"I want to attack the wealth disparity here."
"We Couldn't Afford Cabs To Set": 14 Actors Who Were Paid Wayyy Less Than They Deserved
"Do you know how much they paid me to be on the billboard? Zero."
Women Are Revealing Their "Money-Saving Hacks," And I Honestly Never Thought Of, Like, 50% Of These
"After seeing all my colleagues getting leveled up, I advocated for myself and was denied. I jumped ship for 30% more, then got a promotion that makes almost twice as much."
15 Ridiculous Bosses Who Did NOT Think Before Sending These Absolutely Unhinged Messages
Imagine your boss bombarding you with texts about work while you're in the hospital. 🫠
33 Jobs People Really, Really Romanticized Until They Actually Worked Them
"Times used to be when you could live on residuals from shows you did. Those times are over, and that’s why we’re on strike."
This Woman Wants To Know If She's Wrong For Refusing To Give Some Of Her Lottery Winnings To Her Husband's Friend, And It's Starting A Convo About How To Handle Winning The Lottery
"We fantasized about what to do with our money, but the time to claim is drawing near, so we have begun having more practical discussions about how to claim it and what to do with it."
Here's How Megan Fox Reacted To Accusations That She Didn't Donate To Her Friend's GoFundMe After Sharing It
"One thing you're not going to accuse me of is being miserly or lacking generosity."
21 Unbelievably Ridiculous Office Rules That I Don't Know How These People "Obeyed"
"Outside a formally scheduled meeting, employees are not allowed to talk to anyone for more than two minutes."
This Viral Private Chef Shared 5 Things You Need To Know To Cook For A Billionaire
Apparently, you don't even need culinary school.
Renters Are Sharing The Most Important "Beige Flags" To Look For When House Or Apartment Hunting, And They Actually Make So Much Sense
"It makes the halls and walkways have a lingering scent of trash."
Here's How Much The "Modern Family" Cast Made During The First Season Vs. The Last Season
In 2012, the adult cast members banded together to negotiate for bigger paychecks before Season 4 of the show and ultimately filed a lawsuit.
Successful Women Who Never Went To College Are Sharing Their Jobs, And It's Seriously Changing My Perspective
"I'm a producer at a big animation studio. I dropped out of my business major because I failed calculus while reading fan-fiction during class. I later went to a convention and met a producer who was trying to film a documentary on the convention. He said they were looking for an editor..."
Former Rich Kids Are Revealing Their "Rude Awakenings," And Wowwy Wow Wow
"When I attended college, I was unaware of how to cleanse myself properly after using the toilet. There was no bidet, and I had never used toilet paper by myself."
People Are Recalling The Stingiest Thing Their "Friend" Did That Made Them Question The Friendship Or End It Completely
"She just sat by silently while her fiancé acted like a complete jerk. Everyone else at the table was mortified."
15 Facts About Ruth Handler, AKA The Woman Who Invented Barbie, That Are Super Interesting, Especially After "Barbie"
Ruth Handler, who is depicted in Greta Gerwig's Barbie, not only co-created the iconic doll but also helped create prosthetics for women who undergo mastectomies.
"This Is Going To Haunt Me Until I Die." Lawyers Are Revealing The Cases They Regret Winning, And It's Heartbreaking
"I had a family law case where my client fought really hard for the dog, and then ended up turning him over to a shelter. What an awful person. The ex-wife received an 'anonymous' tip and was able to get him back quickly."
This Woman Posted Her Salary For Every Job She's Ever Had On LinkedIn To Make A Point About Salary Transparency
"Salary transparency might feel like a taboo topic, but companies are already talking about our salaries behind closed doors. Let's continue that conversation with the doors open so everyone can participate."
People Who've Had Weddings, Tell Us What Money-Saving Hacks You Used While Planning Your Nuptials
We wanna know how you said "I do" on a dollar.
Teachers Who Quit Are Sharing The Moment They Realized It Wasn't For Them, And It's Much Darker Than I Anticipated
"At some point, you decide to save yourself — which is what I did."
This Woman’s Boyfriend Wants To Put Her On A “Payment Plan” So She Can Pay Back What He’s Spent On Her During Their 18-Month Relationship
"My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 months and are generally happy. There’s just one issue that keeps coming up: our finances. He has expensive taste and likes for us to do things that are often way out of my budget. He recently suggested that once I graduate and am earning a full-time salary, we will need to set up a payment plan for me to eventually pay him back everything he's spent on me since we first got together."
16 Things You'll Never Understand Until They Happen To You, Personally
"Growing up, I never understood why my dad would come home from work, sit in his recliner, and just stare at the TV. I’d think, 'there’s a whole world of fun things to do out there!"
This Person's Landlord Secretly Airbnb'd Their Apartment While They Were On Vacation, And Now They're Refusing To Pay For Broken Items
"Two of my neighbors said they didn’t even realize I was gone because they saw cars parked in front and people coming and going the entire time."
22 People Share The Moment They Realized They Were The "Poor" Friend Or The "Rich" Friend
"Embarrassingly, I did not realize I was the rich friend until I was an adult..."
"It Cost $0 And Took 30 Seconds": Homeowners Are Revealing The Minimal-Cost Projects Around The House That Were Life-Changing In Every Way
"I did it five years after a $10,000 remodel, and it made more of a difference than the remodel."
This Mom Whipped Out Her Financial Spreadsheet To Show Her Kids Their Dad Wasn't Even Paying Child Support When He Lied About Paying For Their House — Now, She Wants To Know If She Went Too Far
"He has been pushing the narrative that without him and the money he gives me, we wouldn’t have the home. It’s so false."
17 Extremely Messed Up Emails Bosses Sent That Employees Shared With The Internet
These jerks clearly haven't heard: "Never put it in writing!"
14 Entitled Rich People Who Got Humbled Really, Really, REALLY Quickly By The Real World
"He had a full-blown panic attack when he learned none of us have personal yachts."
"I Laughed, Handed Him My Badge, And Left": 26 People Who Had Enough And Quit Their Jobs With No Remorse
"I stood up, tossed my ID badge on the table in front of her, and walked out of the meeting. I was packed up and gone before the meeting was over."
I Would Immediately Demand A Refund After Walking Into Any Of These 17 Vacation Rental Homes
One home had roaches in the kitchen.
People Are Sharing "Really Dumb" Hobbies Practiced By Rich People, And Wow, I Didn't Even Realize Some Of These Were A Thing
"Technically, it can be an investment — but if they never sell it, then it's not."
Equestrians Are Dishing The Worst-Kept Secrets Making The Gossip Rounds At Every Barn, And I Was Reading Some Of These With My Mouth Hanging Open
"You will definitely run into some of the most entitled people of your life."
Lawyers Are Revealing The Most Shocking Case They've Worked On, And My Jaw Is On The Floor
"I had a client who murdered her husband so she could collect the insurance money. She promised to pay two dudes $20K each for helping her."
19 "Normal" Things Affluent People Have Said That'll Give You A Sneak Peek As To How The Other Half Lives
"I meant it's not my fault I was born into a rich family."
Grocery Shoppers Are Sharing What's Fine To Buy Generic And What Has To Be Brand Name
Make every dollar you spend go the distance.
A Boomer Dad Called His Son "Spoiled" Because The 23-Year-Old Says He Can't Throw A Wedding For Under $7,000, And He Needs A Lesson On Inflation
"I said my own wedding, after haggling and deals, only came out to around $7,000 so I do not think this is an issue. He argued against me and said that my wedding was 40 years ago and prices were different."
People Are Sharing Jobs That Are Total Scams, And It's Really Eye-Opening
"You don't have to prove anything that people who study medicine or psychology have to, you just have to prove that you don't cause harm — and that tells you all you need to know."
People With Jobs That Involve Tips: Tell Us Your Do's, Don'ts, Or General Rules For Tipping In Your Line Of Work
If tips are expected, appreciated, or an option at all in your job or industry, we want to hear from you.
16 Actors Shared What They Splurged On When They Got Their First Big Hollywood Paychecks, And It Makes Me Think Of What I Would Do
$3,000 on a dog...but, so worth it, IMO.
8 Outdated "Professional" Workplace Rules People Wish Would Come Back, And 13 That People Say They're Super Happy To See Becoming Obsolete
"I think it’s great that personality is now allowed in Corporate America."
People Are Revealing The Creative Ways They Save Money By Sharing Things, And I'm Taking Notes
These tips on sharing could save you a lot of dough.
A Viral Tweet Claiming Airbnb Hosts Are Making 50% Less Money In Major Cities Has People Cheering, But It's Not That Simple
A tweet claimed Airbnb's revenue is down nearly 50%, but Airbnb says that's not really accurate.
People Are Sharing Their Stories From Working In Fine Dining, And The Industry Seems To Have A Lot Of Skeletons In Its Closet
"He asked the servers to go around and pick up any full or half-drunk glasses of wine from empty tables, take them to the back, refill the wine bottles, then serve them!"
These 15 Companies With Ridiculous Recruiting Expectations Prove That The Whole "No One Wants To Work Anymore" Excuse Is Nonsense
Oh, I see you have a degree in quantum physics. I can offer you a salary of $15,000.
This Realtor's Viral Explanation Of Why It's So Hard For Millennials To Buy Homes Is 100% Correct
"Any time a millennial is trying to explain this to a boomer, they use the same example..."
McDonald's Employees Revealed Gruesome Things Entitled Customers Have Done, And I For One Am Fed Up
"A guy drove through the drive-thru and placed his order. When he got to the window to pay, he reached through it and punched me in the face."
"Biggest Mistake Of My Life" — People Are Sharing The Financial Decisions They Made In Their 20's That Ended Up Costing Them Big Time In The Long Run
"I quit a job and moved without having another job lined up. It was in 2002 when the tech jobs were collapsing, and I spent eight months un-and-underemployed in my new city. I didn't rack up credit card debt on fun things. I ran it up paying for food and utilities because my various piecemeal jobs barely paid rent and the minimum payment on the card. When I finally did get a full time job, it was at $10k less than what I was earning before I moved, and my rent in the new city was double what I was paying."
Sure, You May Have To Deal With Strange Or Dangerous Characters, But Which Movie-Inspired Job Fits You?
While you were busy watching the main characters, you totally ignored your future co-workers in the background!
People Are Sharing Things They Splurged On That They Later Really Regretted Buying, And Yeah, Some Of Them Basically Flushed Money Down The Toilet
Sometimes, we spend a lot of money on something and it feels completely worth it. Other times, we buy something expensive and we feel swindled.
"Shrinkflation" Has Gone Too Far — Here Are 19 Items That Are No Longer A Bang For Your Buck
You can short me on cereal, but don't you dare shrink the size of my toilet paper squares.
Rich Parents Are Sharing The “Final Straw” That Made Them Cut Off Their Spoiled Kids Financially, And Wow
"I cut my son off. He went to college and failed all of his classes. My other daughter, who is older, tried to tutor him. He offered to pay her to stop, using my bank account."
16 Absolutely WILD Stories About "Nightmare Customers" Who Are Wreaking Havoc On The World Of Customer Service
"I've seen all kinds of tantrums thrown by grown-ass people, including this awful woman who came in right before closing when everyone was gone, demanding help, and threatening to throw two of my coworkers off the second floor balcony."
People Are Sharing Telltale Signs That Someone Grew Up Poor, And They're Spot On
"I never saw it as strange until my husband asked why I was doing that."
People Are Confessing "Bad Money Habits" They Judge Others For Having, And I'm Feeling Just A Wee Bit Attacked Right Now
"People who refinance their home in order to take a vacation. You took a week off and now need to spend 30 years to pay for it. Brilliant idea, bozo."
Reese Witherspoon Said She Didn't Want To Do The Explicit Roller Coaster Scene In "Fear," And Remembers Asking For A Stunt Double
"It wasn’t a particularly great experience."
19 Infuriating Photos That Are Peak Late-Stage Capitalism
"Capitalism is, fundamentally, an economic system that promotes inequality." —Annalee Newitz
We Now All Live In A Enchanting Faraway Kingdom And Everyone Has One Magical Job — What's Yours?
It's not a wizard or witch.
This Man Said He Was Shocked After Walking Into His Airbnb That Was Just A Bed In A Bathroom, And My Jaw Is On The Floor
"I bet the cleaning fee is like $500."
Couples Therapists Are Sharing Their Secrets, Stories, And Advice, And They're Actually So Fascinating
"Usually, what I have in my office is two people wanting to be heard."
Go On A Shopping Spree And I’ll Tell You How Old Your Soul Is
Time to see if your inner age matches your real age!
This Dad Wants To Know If He's Wrong For Financially Cutting Off His Child A Year After They Graduated College, And People Have A LOT Of Thoughts
"I bought them a car as a graduation gift and have been paying for the insurance and maintenance. I’ve also allowed this child to use my account at the grocery store. I’ve also been paying my child’s $5,000 a month apartment rent and utilities since last year, and now their lease is coming up and they want to resign it."
People Are Sharing The Worst Purchases They Ever Made, And Yes, Some Terrible Mistakes Were Made
"Bought a college textbook only to find it online like a day later."
Here's What You Need To Know About Student Loans Since The Supreme Court Said No To Forgiveness
"Everyone is struggling right now, and this renewed payment will be the straw that breaks the camel’s back."
"It Truly Changed My Life": People Are Sharing The Life-Changing Things They Bought For Less Than $100, And I Wasn't Expecting Some Of These Items
"It honestly saves you so much money in the winter and makes you more comfortable."
People Are Revealing The "Dead Giveaway" Signs That Someone Is A LOT Smarter Than They Let On
"You're making a point while throwing a negative filter over it — it's a bit like writing on a mirror with rotated handwriting."
This Boss Feels So Entitled To Employees' Time That She Thinks Going Out On A Saturday Night Is "Unprofessional"
"I had a boss who used to call me during my off hours. Next time I submitted payroll, I included those after hour work calls. Guess what... he never called me outside of work again."
Design A New Closet For Barbie World To Find Out What Your Job Would Be In The Barbieverse
Are you a doctor, an astronaut…or both.
People Are Sharing What Rich People Fantasize About Having (Since They Already Have Money), And TBH It's Kinda Sad
Imagine having an original Picasso and being like, "But it isn't as nice as my friend's original Picasso."
"It Was Just So Sexist": 23 Unnecessary Comments Made By Handymen And Realtors To Women Who Own Their Own Home
"I had hired someone to install new flooring. He looked around and said, 'Wow, it’s really girly in here' in such a judgmental and disparaging way."
17 Spoiled Rich Kids Who Got Humbled Really, Really, REALLY Quickly By The Real World
"I don't remember seeing my college roommate go to class, and she eventually got expelled sophomore year over academic dishonesty. I guess this was the last straw for her parents because they cut her off pretty soon after that."
19 Things Only Rich People Have That People Think Will Be Normal For Everyone In 5 Years
And here I always just thought it was stuff like fridges with the water dispenser in the door...
16 Shocking Wedding Caterer Secrets And Stories That'll Make Any Bride Drop Her Bouquet
"During a bride's toast, she said she actually thought she was asking out the groom's twin brother on their first date, and that she thought they were more compatible."
These 19 People Quit Their Job Almost Immediately After Getting Hired, And Their Reasons Range From Incompetent Bosses To "Wow, That's Illegal"
"Every time my boss gave me my paycheck, he wouldn't let go of it until I snapped it out of his hand. Sometimes, he would even pull back like he was taking it back. He would only do that to me."
This Is What AI Thinks The Average College Student From Each Of These 50 Majors Looks Like
I feel like I had a class with the business students.
People Are Sharing Stuff That Rich People Ruined Forever, And It's A Real Conversation-Starter
"The wealthy used to build public works, fund exploration, fund the arts. The only thing rich people do these days is hover up more resources so the make-believe number in the bank that they've attached to their sense of self keeps going up."
Couples Therapists, Tell Us Your Secrets And Stories From The Job
We wanna know what you're ACTUALLY writing on the clipboard.
First Responders Are Sharing What You Should And Should NOT Do In Dangerous Situations, And It's So Important
"It's way too common to find people choked to death on toilet stalls at restaurants. By instinct, they don't want to disturb others and seek a place where they try to get whatever is stuck in their throat out. Please, if you are choking, try to get help, and let everyone know that you are in trouble. 'Oh I don't want to embarrass myself and ruin people's night, so I'll just die in the toilet' is a wrong mindset in that situation."
I Can Guess Your Future Job In Just 8 Questions
Let me guess, you want to be a lawyer... 👀
Most People Over The Age Of 19 Can't — Let's See If You Could Survive A Day As A Popular Influencer
Sorry, but I wouldn't be able to post a minimum of 20 stories per day.
Could You Survive A Day As A Starbucks Barista?
This is going to be a hard day at work...
19 Photos Of Absurd Rules Jobs Enforced That Show The Very Real Horrors Of Working In 2023
"If you call out on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, it is an automatic suspension for a week."
"I Clocked Out For Lunch And Didn’t Come Back": People Who Quit Their Jobs On The Spot Are Sharing The Breaking Point That Led To Their Decision, And I'm On Their Side 1,000%
"I worked there for less than a year, and it was easily the worst job I’ve ever had."
19 Super-Outrageous Things You Wouldn't Want To Find In Your Hotel Room, As Told By The Guests Who Actually Experienced It
You might want to check your room a little more closely next time...
17 Celebs Who Did Movie Roles They Hated For (Lots Of) Money
Sometimes, the only line an actor needs to remember is the one at the center of their paycheck.
11 Screenshots Of Clueless Coworkers Who Are Making This Year A HUGE Pain For Everyone Around Them
Just be glad you don't have to work with these people. 🙄
29 Wildly Infuriating Stories From People Who Dated The Rich That'll Make You Cry Into Your Bills
"The moment I realized I wanted to be far away from this man was when he bought a bottle of Louis 13th cognac (worth around $4,500), just to show off that he could to strangers at a bar. He didn’t even drink it or bring it home with him."
"We Lasted 6 Uncomfortable Months": People Who've Endured Unthinkable Living Circumstances Are Sharing The Moment That Made Them Finally Move Out
"The landlady seemed nice enough for the first few months, but then the issues started..."
People Are Sharing The Things They Badly Want But Cannot Afford, And It's Heartbreaking
"Insulin for my kid. Hard to afford both that and college for her simultaneously."
People Are Choosing Staycations This Summer Because Everything Is Expensive, So I've Ranked The 6 Best Ideas
A whopping 62% of Americans aren't traveling this year due to inflation, and honestly, same.
People Are Sharing Famous Companies That Went Bankrupt Over Dumb Decisions, And Now I Finally Know What Happened To Sears
"Sears was posed to make e-commerce a thing back in the late '80s with no chance for outsiders like Amazon to catch on."
I'm Absolutely Appalled By The Supreme Court's Decision To Overturn Student Debt Forgiveness, And After Seeing These 17 Screenshots, You Will Be Too
"After over 40 on time payments I'm proud to announce I've successfully paid off less than $6.00 on one of my student loans!"
"He Shut His Own Oxygen Off And They Acted Like I Killed Him," And 15 Other Shocking Patient Stories Straight From Medical Professionals
"If I had a nickel for every time someone said they use urine for eyedrops, I'd have $0.10."
