Some people love to say that if you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life, but realistically, how many people ever get to earn a living that way? Also, I would hazard a guess that most of the lucky individuals who do happen to adore their profession would …
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Worker calls out due to daughter’s meltdown, boss replies ‘NO’ with no further explanation: ‘My job offers no benefits […] and I only make 14/hr’
It’s pretty much universally understood that when you’re calling out of work, you’re letting them know, not asking permission. Odds are if you’re calling out you’re either sick, someone in your family is sick, or otherwise having an emergency. It’s not something to be taken lightly. This is especially true if you have children. Everyone …
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‘Stability isn’t a trap’: Workers dispute whether a 9 to 5 is better than other types of work
Alongside things like the level of education that we get and who we choose to marry, what we do for work and how we do it can be one of our most defining life decisions. Most able adults spend a significant portion of their lives and a significant amount of hours in a day dedicated …
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‘I can’t seem to land a job here that offers any PTO’: German man moves to America for his wife, is shocked by American work culture
It’s no secret that Americans and Europeans have different attitudes about work. The stereotype that Americans hold about Europeans is perfectly encapsulated in the Kroll Show sketch, «Spotted Ox Hostel.» Kroll plays an exaggerated European (unclear from which country), who explains he goes to work «for one-half hour, two half-hour…» and then breaks for lunch …
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Boss approves PTO day and then rejects it the day before employee’s planned absence: ‘Nobody wanted to cover for me so I was expected to come in’
Paid time off is one of the great things about working a salaried job. You can take a vacation and not worry about money you might be losing out on. This is important for your mental health as a worker. They say that the days before your vacation (when you’re anticipating it) are even better …
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The Best Relatable Work Memes This Week (February 10, 2025)
Here we are, in the days leading up to the ultimate celebration of love. Even if you don’t have a special someone to share it with, there are the day-after candy sales to look forward to, and if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, then maybe the HR department at your workplace is concocting some kind …
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20+ Clever Schemes Workers Use To Avoid Doing Their Jobs
It’s human nature to be a little lazy. It’s so fun to not do something you were supposed to do. Like John Mulaney once said, «In terms of instant relief, canceling plans is like heroin.» He couldn’t be more right. If you’ve been dreading something, the idea of simply not doing it is so attractive …
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‘He’s trying to crush your self-esteem and manipulate you into agreeing to a lower amount’: Boss tells employee they make too much money and that they regret hiring them at their current rate
There’s an adage that goes, «You get what you get and you don’t get upset.» This is usually told to children who have a penchant for complaining no matter what. Maybe they’re out of Superman ice cream at the ice cream parlor, then you’ll have to settle for cookies and creme. But this phrase can …
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The Best Relatable Work Memes This Week (February 3, 2025)
It can often seem like some cruel joke being played by the universe that we live on a planet full of such abundance and wonder, yet society tells us we need to tie ourselves down with a 9 to 5 if we want to experience just the tiniest snippet of that. Even the most utopian …
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‘Your employer is in the wrong and they know it’: Company scams employee at charity raffle, takes his money and sends him a different item
Charity is always a good idea. If you have a little change knocking around, giving it to someone who really needs it can not only make their lives better but make you feel good too. Helping others is a great way to help yourself, whether it’s through money, time, or spreading awareness. It’s important, though, …
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