I just started my first job out of college, but the boss is not giving me anything to do except menial tasks. Was it a bait and switch? How can I prove myself without looking pushy? Be pushy! But in a nice way. Don’t be annoying — keep smiling, be positive and do the menial … Read more
Is work more important than a workout? A furious debate has erupted online after a Gen Z worker told their boss that they were unable to make an early meeting due to a gym class. The angry employer wrote to “Demoted” podcast hosts Natalie Marie and Ross Pomerantz to ask whether the young worker should … Read more
Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career front? Recently, social media has been buzzing about “toxic positivity” — begging the question of whether too much optimism hinders employee productivity. As one … Read more
The Walmart employee whose final sign-off after 10 years on the job went viral on social media is thankful for the overwhelming response which she said “feels like a dream.” Gail Lewis’ video which shows her clocking out at the Morris, Illinois Walmart store before speaking about her emotions over leaving the longtime job has … Read more
A longtime Walmart employee has gone viral on social media as she gave an emotional sign-off to her fellow employees, signaling the “end of an era.” Gail Lewis has turned into an internet icon for calling it quits at the multinational chain in Illinois, where she’s worked for the past 10 years. “Attention Walmart, this … Read more
They better pour themselves a cup of ambition. Some Gen Z workers are struggling to with their 9-to-5 jobs, lamenting the reality of the real world where they’re forced to rise early and commute to their cubicles. While some say there’s seemingly have no time for themselves, one Zoomer, who goes by @ellsaatthedisco on TikTok, … Read more
There’s a guy on my staff who runs a betting pool each Friday for the Sunday football games, for anyone in the office who wants to join. Isn’t that illegal? As a manager, if I allow it to continue, can I get into trouble? I wonder if any readers are old enough to remember “The … Read more
I’m a sales leader and I have a woman on my team who is an absolute rock star at her job. She’s our biggest revenue earner and has the best customer relationships, and if we lost her it would have a huge negative impact on our company. The problem is, we are both single and … Read more
The average employee spends 10 hours and 47 minutes a week drafting emails that few recipients read, according to new research. The survey of 8,000 small business employees (split evenly between Americans and Brits) asked respondents how much time they spend on emails: they draft an average of 112 emails a week, spending just over … Read more
After more than four decades commuting 40 minutes to work for a minimum wage salary at an unknown company, elderly man John was “rewarded” for his service with a measly barbecue. The sub-par recognition of John and his dedication to the company for 42 years was upsetting to his colleagues, many of whom had also … Read more
Don’t forget to update your passwords. The NBA got a reminder of that on Monday morning when a supposed former member of its social media team found themself with access to the league’s official Facebook page — and they had some grievances to air. “How do I log out of this?” they wrote. “Haven’t worked … Read more
I caught one of my top employees stealing office supplies and selling them online. I was stunned, and when confronted he was very apologetic and begged for his job. He said that he is in a very tight financial situation and was desperate for money. It would seem obvious to let him go, but I … Read more
A WFH employee who was sacked after her boss tracked her computer activity has revealed she has turned to Centrelink and fears “never” getting hired again. Suzie Cheiko, 38, worked for Insurance Australia Group for 18 years before she was given a formal warning about her performance and output in November 2022. She was put … Read more
You’re lovin’ it — but is it too good to be true? A McDonald’s employee revealed how the fast food chain’s iced tea is made — and she claims it’s a lot sweeter than most customer’s might think. TikTok user @gia2bad claims she’s letting viewers in on how the beloved drink is really made, leaving … Read more
A former airline staffer revealed one of her top tips to never do when flying is to pick the shortest layover. While inexperienced travelers may think the smartest option is to make their journey as short as possible, Megan Homme warned she will pick the longer option every time. “If you have the option between … Read more
What’s sex got to do with it? Tina Turner once scolded “60 Minutes” journalist Mike Wallace after he repeatedly made sleazy remarks about her sex appeal, a former CBS employee alleges. Leslie Molson, who worked at CBS between 1996 and 2004, took to Twitter Thursday to claim she saw unreleased footage of an interview Wallace … Read more
A flight … and a show! TikTok user Joey MacNeer captured a JetBlue Airways flight attendant’s animated safety demonstration that has the internet thinking he should swap the runway for Broadway. In a 20-second clip that’s already landed 1.2 million views since it was posted Thursday, the flight attendant performs a can’t-miss dance routine, using … Read more
An employee at a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Chicago was caught on video destroying the store after he was allegedly not paid for a month of work. TikTok user Sarah (@itsrah26) posted on Tuesday a now-viral video of the unidentified man cutting open bags and boxes of food, and other damage in the fast food restaurant. As … Read more
This video of a Spirit Airlines flight attendant is really taking off. A TikTok of a Spirit Airlines flight attendant mocking her employer’s nature of charing their passengers for every little thing soared its way into viral altitude. The TikTok, which was posted in mid-March, and has since gained 278,000 views, shows the unnamed flight … Read more
She can now TikTok off the clock. A former TikTok employee Simona has gone viral after vlogging her final day at the social media company after she was laid off and as she steals “company assets.” “Come with me to steal company assets from TikTok because I was laid off,” the Tiktoker says in the … Read more