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"I Witnessed 'The Devil Wears Prada' IRL": Caterers Are Sharing Their Most Unforgettable On-The-Job Tales, And They're Wild
"That was my first and last job catering for an organized crime boss..."
These 14 Micromanagers Will Make You Hate Corporate America, If You Don't Already
"Can you email me weekly as to what your responsibilities are per day and how long it takes you..."
Adults, Share With Us The Exact Situation That Opened Your Eyes On How Others Live Differently Than You
Sometimes, even the smallest moment can really open our eyes when you're in your youth.
"That Smell Isn't Easy To Get Out Of Books": 23 Wild Secrets College And University Employees Learned On The Job
"A state governor contacted the university president, who contacted our department to check on the admissions status of the child of someone who worked in their office."
"I Dated A Coworker, And It Ruined My Career": 11 People Who Have Dated A Coworker/Boss Are Sharing Their Experiences
"Lesson learned: don't sleep with people at work!"
"I'm Stingy As Hell But Also Rich Enough That It Doesn't Really Matter": People Are Sharing Their Relationship With Money
"It feels like I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop, and I’ll end up just like my parents."
It’s My Birthday And I Loooove Free Things, So I Went To 11 Stores In Canada To Get Freebies — Here’s Exactly What I Got
I did the research so you don't have to.
Tell Me About A Stereotype You Associate With Items You've Seen In A Stranger's Grocery Cart
What's in your shopping cart says a lot about you...
Teachers Are Opening Up About The Most Difficult Parents They've Ever Dealt With, And I Don't Know How They Do It
"Parents who are in denial will waste your time and ruin your sanity."
17 Hotel Workers Disclosed The Things That Go On Behind The Scenes That Guests Might Not Know
"Third-party booking: Not only are you the first guests we'll turn away if we overbook, but you're often paying more than you would if you had booked directly."
People Are Sharing The Ridiculously Unfair Things Their Jobs Banned Them From Doing, And I'm Seething
Not allowing people to call out on weekends is sinister.
This Couponing 36-Year-Old Has A "Meticulous" Method For Grocery Shopping, And It's So Smart
"I am happily the person who will stand in the aisle and read the price per ounce on everything or triple-check the grocery app to be sure I'm using the right coupon."
Share Something That You've Lied About For So Long It Has Started To Feel Like The Truth
Let's get honest about those lies.
Chris Pratt Recalled Blowing Through His First Big Acting Paycheck Of $75,000 Because He “Never Had Any Money Growing Up”
“That was just a crazy amount of money to me… I never could have possibly imagined making that amount of money, and it went very quickly.”
"People Assume I'm Lazy" — People With ADHD Are Sharing What They Wish Their Co-Workers Understood About The Way Their Brains Work
An estimated 8.7 million U.S. adults have ADHD — and there are still too many misunderstandings about how it shows up at work.
21 Excruciatingly Entitled People Whose Outright Selfishness Will Make You Feel Sick To Your Stomach
I need to go touch grass because this is making me wayyyyyyy too mad right now.
People Are Exposing Which Monthly Subscriptions "Basically Pay For Themselves," And I’m Taking Notes
It's those services that bring us joy or make our lives better.
Former Coworkers Are Sharing How Someone Got Fired On Their First Day, And It's Equal Parts Funny And Sad
"I have never seen our HR manager run out of her office so fast."
14 Celebs Whose Family Members Are On Their Payroll
Kris Jenner is the longtime "momager" for her brood of extremely famous children. She reportedly gets 10% of everything they earn from their beauty brands, licensing deals, and modeling gigs!
People Are Sharing What It's Like To Job-Hunt Over 50 — And It's Harrowing
When you are over 50, the odds are stacked against you to land a job.
"This Could Make Or Break Your Job Application" — Experts Are Sharing The 1 Thing You Should Avoid On Your Résumé
This could be the reason why you’re not getting job interviews — but it's an easy fix.
"Absolute Nightmare": Homeowners Are Sharing The Struggles That They Were 100% Not Prepared For When They Bought Their Houses
"I didn’t think it was a big deal until I priced out new ones."
This Viral Way This Mom Stopped Her 2-Year-Old's Tantrum About Her Doll Is The Most A+ Parenting Idea The Internet Has Ever Seen
"So, off to work I went, with a bright pink baby doll..."
Nannies And Babysitters Reveal The Absurd Things They've Seen Parents Do While Working For Them
Nannies truly are unsung heroes.
Choose The Careers You Wouldn't Mind Having And I'll Guess Your Favorite Color With 99.9% Accuracy!
Entertainment jobs = favorite color is orange
"Only Blonde Girls Were Allowed To Work The Floor": Former Popular Mall Store Employees Are Sharing Shocking Stories Of What It Was Like To Work There
"If there were any stains, the manager would tell us to 'just wipe it' with a wet wipe and put it back on the floor."
15 Interior Designers Who Will Inspire You To Renovate Your Space And Make It Your Own
Paint colors and floor plans and artwork, oh my.
7 Unexpected But Relatively Common Signs Of ADHD In Women
ADHD presents differently in women because of societal pressures and conditioning, which leads to fewer diagnoses among girls.
"Our Parents Were Impacted By Capitalism": This Gen Z'er Makes Up To $1,000 A Week And Forewent A "Traditional" Job — Here's What Her Everyday Life Is Like
"Our generation has realized how unhealthy and unreasonable some of the typical expectations of jobs are and how deeply it impacts our personal freedoms and ability to pursue the things that make us happy outside of our careers..."
Bartenders Are Revealing The Red Flags You Should Keep An Eye Out For When Trying A New Establishment
"If I see a bartender touch the tap spout with a glass someone was just drinking from, I immediately leave."
29 Specific (And Expensive) Things People Regret Spending Their Money On
"I haven’t opened the box yet. I bought it three years ago."
People Are Sharing The Exact Moment They Realized They Were Being Scammed, And We Gotta Watch Out
"I got a phone call at 11 p.m. from (I thought) my crying 4-year-old child saying a man took him and he doesn't know where he is... A man came on the phone and said, 'If you want to see Johnny again, you need to pay $5,000.'"
"Working With Celebs Was Fun, But Wore Off Quickly": 19 People Exposed The Realities Of "Glamorous" Jobs
"I was told I had the job millions would dream of. The truth is, I was underpaid, overworked, and at my boss's beck and call."
Americans Owe $1.75 Trillion In Student Loan Debt, And These 22 Screenshots Show Exactly Why People Call The System A Scam
After making 40 student loan payments, their total loan balance increased by $6.
Red Lobster's Bankruptcy Announcement Has Sent The Internet Into A Tailspin, And One Theory As To Why They Filed Is...Mind-Boggling
"We have to retrieve the Cheddar Bay Biscuit recipe."
7 Grocery Shopping Mistakes That Cause You To Overspend
Though you can’t do anything about inflation, you can slash your grocery spending by making a few changes to the way you shop — while still enjoying your favorite meals and not going hungry.
People Are Sharing The Spicy Workplace Affairs They Either Participated In Or Witnessed, And It's An HR Nightmare
"Over the span of two years, I had FOUR workplace affairs."
17 Photos Of People's Grocery Carts That'll Either Make You Say "Yikes" Or "I Wish I Could Get All That For $50"
Hot take, grocery stores, but I don't think cut-up mangoes should cost $10...
People Who've Worked In Politics Are Spilling Secrets From Their Jobs That More People Should Know, And Some Of These Are Unsettling
"I’ve worked on campaigns where the higher-ups pushed and pushed their organizers to the point of hospitalization because they didn’t have time or energy to eat, rest, and take care of themselves."
If You've Ever Dated A Coworker Or Boss, I Want To Know How It Went
I'm sure HR departments everywhere are collectively sighing.
14 Luxury Hotels That Were Actually Pretty Deceiving To The Public Eye
A lot happens, folks.
6 Common Work Habits That Are Secretly High-Functioning Anxiety In Disguise
These office behaviors may seem normal, but they could be red flags that something deeper is happening.
There Are Thousands Of Jobs Out There, This Quiz Will Use AI To Find The Perfect One For You
Consider this quiz to be your high school guidance counselor, without the cramped office.
People Say NO ONE Should Break These "Unspoken Rules" Of Work, And I'm Curious If You Agree
Whatever you do, don't put fish in the microwave.
7 Critical (But Doable) Chores Around The House That Most People Don't Even Realize They Have To Do, According To A Home Expert
At best, forgetting this task can negatively impact your electricity bill. At worst, it can send your appliance to an early grave...
"The Cheating Is Off The Charts" — Teachers Are Weighing In On TikTok's Claim That Kids Can't Read, And My Jaw Is On The Floor
"I am tired of everyone blaming COVID."
28 Major Best Friend Betrayals That Destroyed Friendships Forever
"She invited the guy who cheated on me and the girl he cheated with to have dinner at her house."
"It Shouldn't Come Out Of Anyone's Mouth": AAPI Folks Are Revealing The Outrageous Microaggressions They've Experienced IRL, And I'm Seething
"The next day, a manager incredulously asked me, 'Why didn't you tell us you're Filipino? We need more diversity points for our store!' I didn't work there for much longer."
Adults Over 40, Tell Me The Daily Routine Or Practice You Regret Not Starting Younger
I put sunscreen on even when I'm inside...
21 Very, Um, "Creative" Life Hacks From “Extreme Cheapskates” That I'm Not So Sure Were Worth The Money Saved
Someone actually found roadkill and then cooked it for dinner.
Teachers Are Sharing Just How Much The Pandemic Changed Their Jobs
"I am no longer just a teacher. I am now a social worker, therapist, guidance counselor, parent, etc. all while trying to get kids to care about whatever topic we're covering."
Hey Men, If You Have These 23 Things In Your Apartment, Women Consider You A Walking Green Flag
I can't believe we've reached the point in society where a man not having dried pee on his floor is a "green flag," but here we are.
This Gen Z Worker Refused To Do A 90-Minute Task Because It "Seemed Like A Lot Of Work," And People Have *Thoughts* About It
"We accepted this type of behaviour from the Boomer employers our whole lives."
Women Are Sharing The Times Their Male Boss Or Colleague Said Something Truly Inappropriate To Them
"My colleague, in her late 20s, was told by our CFO that he doesn’t believe women can be law firm partners because of parenting/family needs."
"The Work-Life Balance Is Ridiculously Good With Great Pay" — People Are Sharing "Boring" Jobs That Are Secretly Really Great, And I'm Sold On A Lot Of These
"I have never worked in such a chill environment before."
"She Decided To Price Gouge Me": Black Renters And Homeowners Are Sharing Their Expierences
"I'm a single Black female, and I've heard the horror stories from other people's experiences."
25 Photos From Canadian Grocery Stores That Show How Disgustingly Overpriced Everything Is
$3 CAD for one apple? Are you kidding me?
People Are Revealing The Wild Rumors That Went Around About "That One Teacher" In Their School (And Ended Up Actually Being True)
"The professor stepped out of the room and returned almost a second later. She packed everything up, said a quick, tearful goodbye, and left."
19 Shocking Cruise Ship Secrets And Tips I Learned After Going On Seven Cruises
Booking a cruise is just like buying a car, meaning you can negotiate the price and get bonus perks, so ~never~ pay the price you see online.
People Who Got Involved In Office Romances And Affairs Are Sharing All The Nitty-Gritty Details, And It's Intriguing
"We had incredible sex together, and I experienced a wild side of her I had never seen before. Afterward, we got dressed and ran a very successful meeting."
This Gen Z'er Makes $120K A Year And Still Feels "Stuck" — Here's What His Life Looks Like Right Now
"Everyone thinks the grass is greener on the other side and that making more money can solve the problem. Everyone thinks more money equals more free time, and that's just not the reality..."
"We Don't Clean The Ballpit, Like, Ever:" 28 Employees Reveal The Shocking Industry Secrets They're Not Supposed To Tell Customers
I was today years old when I learned that they can see what you type before you press send when you're on a live customer service chat. 🫨
29 Real-Life Secrets Of The Super-Wealthy, According To People Who Have Worked For Them
"He had one 747 for himself and another for his staff, which numbered around 400 people."
"This Infuriates Me": Women Say Pads And Tampons Have Been Getting Smaller, But There Might Be Something Else Going On
People say their tampons and pads have been shrinking, but there might be something else going on.
This Unemployed 28-Year-Old Stopped Doing All Chores After His Wife – Who Earns All Their Income – Jokingly Called Him A "Househusband"
"She told me that she would stop calling me a househusband if I was going to 'get that upset about it,' but that it wasn't an untrue term and I needed to stop being insecure."
13 Actors Who Opened Up About The Jobs That Changed Their Lives Because They Were Running Out Of Money
Before landing an audition for Schitt's Creek, Annie Murphy revealed she had "like $3 in [her] bank account" and her house had just burned down.
9 Stubborn Homeowners Who Won't Budge As Their Neighborhoods Evolve Around Them
And I thought I was stubborn...
"Dead Butt Syndrome" Is A Real Thing — Here's How To Tell If You Have It
If you sit most of the day, there's a solid chance you have this.
Everyone Is Either More Millionaire Or Billionaire Material — Eat A Richy Rich Brunch To Reveal Which Side You're In
Are you destined for millions or billions...
Employees Who've Had Or Witnessed Scandalous Workplace Affairs Are Telling Their Stories, And Ohhh Boyyyy
"The company covered the whole thing up and blamed me. I quit before hitting my year mark."
12 Photos Of Kitchen Secrets That Will Forever Taint Your Perception Of Restaurants
After you see these photos, you won't be rolling your eyes the next time someone says, "There's food at home."
Experts Say These 6 Common Work Habits May Actually Be Signs Of ADHD In Adults
Don't ignore these common signs.
28 Divorcees Opened Up About Their Lingering Regrets From Past Marriages, And It's A Hard-Hitting Reality Check
"I regret not being strong enough to break it off before we reached the altar. I knew it wasn't forever, and I never loved her."
This 23-Year-Old Barista Went Viral After Breaking Down His Expenses In The US Vs. Australia — Here's Why He Says "We're All Being Scammed"
"I've been having such a hard time getting on my feet, and I was so confused why, but now I know: Money does not go as far in America, and we're being scammed."
18 Things That The Pandemic Ruined Way, Way, Way More Than We Realized
Everything from nightlife to the quality of products is now different.
If You've Ever Worked In Event Catering, We Want To Know The Stories You'll Never, Ever Forget
Caterers ALWAYS have the wildest stories, so we want to hear yours.
"Use The Notes App To Scan Documents" — Here Are The 7 Best iPhone Hacks That Just Might Change Your Life
Here's how to make your phone work for you instead of the other way around.
People Are Losing Their Minds Over Amazon's Tiny Container Homes, So We Found 3 That Are All Under $25,000
It's sad that my best chance at owning a home comes in the form of an Amazon tiny house.
Teachers, How Have Your Jobs Changed Since The Pandemic?
The pandemic has changed a lot of things — especially for teachers.
Three Guys Swear They've Discovered The Most Grueling Job In The Country
How many times have they saved your life in a crunch?
People Are Sharing The Everyday Jobs They Used To Work That Have Slowly Become Obsolete Over Time, And I Never Considered Some Of These Until Now
"I still tell people that was the best job I've ever had. As a shift manager, I was making $10/hour when the minimum wage was, like, $5.50. I got five free rentals a week, including video games, if I wanted..."
Fellow AAPI Folks — Tell Me About The Microaggressions You've Faced In The Workplace
Is HR in the room with us right now...
This Math Quiz Gets Harder As You Go — And It'll Give You Intense Middle School Flashbacks
Don't you dare pull out your calculator.
"It Used To Be 'Poor People Food'": 17 Foods And Drinks That Have Gotten Wayyyy Too Expensive
"I bought an orange for $1.25 the other day. One orange."
This Gen Z'er Feels "Expendable" After Chronic Brain Fog Forced Him To Quit School — Here's How It Affects His Budget And Day-To-Day
"When the fog hits, I might as well be a different person: I get aggravated more, I get confused in conversations, I can't plan, and I get very impulsive, which means I've had to learn how to handle that — which has taken the better part of over a year at this point. I'm only 25, but I feel like I'm 85."
Current And Former Students — Tell Us The Juicy "Teacher Drama" That Was The Talk Of Your School For Years
If there was a scandalous rumor about "that one teacher" in your school, we want to know about it.
People Who've Worked In Politics, Tell Me A Behind-The-Scenes Secret The General Public Should Know
Is there a real-life Olivia Pope?
33 Divorced People Just Shared Their Biggest Regrets And The Lessons They Learned, And It's Both Heavy And Insightful
"Never marry someone without running a background and credit check."
"It’s Truthfully Really Cringe": 16 Times People Were 100% Wrong About Other Cultures But Opened Their Mouths Anyway
"A woman asked me if leprechauns are real in Ireland. I told her they were and lived in trees. She was so excited. This lady was a student at Harvard."
7 Surprising Money ‘Rules’ Most People Don’t Know (But Should)
Finance experts reveal the advice that they personally make sure to follow in their own lives.
"They Force People To Be Renters Forever": Would-Be Homeowners Are Sharing The Surprising Reasons Why They've Given Up On Their House Hunt In 2024
"I make $90K a year and can't afford to buy a house. That used to be considered good money."
18 Partners Who Turned Out To Be Major Jerks By Betraying Their Significant Others Prettyyyyy Badly
"I caught them many times, and they lied each instance."
People Over 60 Are Revealing "Time-Sucking" Habits They Wasted WAY Too Much Time On In Their 30s, 40s, Or 50s
"That may have worked for men, but definitely not for women at that time."
People Are Calling Out The Annoying Home Feature They Didn't Notice Until After They Moved In
"We bought a house that was built back in 1947 and were charmed to death with what we then saw as 'character'..."
14 Photos That Perfectly Encapsulate How Mildly Infuriating Tipping Culture Has Become
It makes no sense at all for a kiosk at the airport self-checkout to ask for a tip.
