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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.
24 Women Just Revealed The Most Heinous Thing A Man Has Ever Said To Them While On A Date, And Prepare To Be So, So, So, So, So, So Mad
It is sooooo bleak out there. Woooof.
Despite Sometimes Huge Gaps In Income, Here's How 9 Celeb Couples Split Their Money
"I didn’t know how to write a check, but, somehow, I was paying for everything."
"My Neighbours Stole My Electricity" — People Are Sharing The Boldest Ways They've Seen Others Try To Save Money
"I'm sure she effectively lowered her cost of living through the theft and manipulation."
“I Will Interrupt Men Back” — People Are Sharing The “Microfeminisms” They Practice Every Day
"I'm sure I'm not the first person to speak about this or even give it a name, but the way this trend has taken off says to me that it's something very important to women around the world."
"It's Completely Absurd": People Are Sharing Things That Rich People Have "Ruined" For Everyone Else
"It used to be for the masses — but now is totally out of reach for most people."
I'm Aching To Know How Much You're Willing To Spend On These 15 Common Dating Scenarios (Especially In This Economy)
Spending $300 on a first date is wild...
People Are Sharing Just How Out Of Touch Their Boomer Parents Are
There is "girl math" and "boy math"...and then there is "boomer math," which is its own thing.
Sorry, But Even The Most Expensive Michelin-Star Restaurant In The World Can't Compete With These 31 "Struggle Meals"
"Plain pasta. It's so good and I always cook too much and end up shovelling it into my face like a goblin."
Live Luxuriously To Determine If You're Truly More Old Or New Money
Just discovered a wad of cash or did your father hand it to you...your taste will have to tell.
Tell Me About A Job You Had That's No Longer Needed In 2024 Due To Technology — Or Just The Passage Of Time
All former Blockbuster employees, please rise...
Jeff Goldblum Said His Kids Won’t Inherit Any Of His Money, And Here’s A Ton Of Other Celebrities Who Feel The Same
“I'm not going to do it for you…and you're not going to want me to do it for you.”
People Are Sharing The Things They Will Never Buy Cheap, And I Think You'd Agree Some Of These Are Worth Paying Extra For
As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.
"It Supercharged My Savings": 31 Frugal Habits That People Say Really Help Them Spend Less Money
"I've been doing it for just over a year and I figure I've saved over $4,000."
Even In This Economy, Here Are 16 Specific Things People Will Not Think Twice About Spending Money On
"The peace of mind alone is well worth it."
17 Subscriptions, Products, And Services That Thrifty People Recommend To Save A Buck
I need to send each of these people a thank-you card.
19 Shocking Industry Secrets Customers Aren't Supposed To Know
"You would be genuinely surprised by how many people don't do simple math and get excited by big signs."
This Gen Z'er Makes $82K A Year And Is Still Struggling Financially — Here's How It Affects Her Daily Life
"It's not that Gen Z doesn't want to work — we're just not tolerating the work culture that older generations accepted. No one should feel like they need to work 80 hours a week for a job that only pays for 40."
The Secret Motive Behind Grocery Stores Changing Their Layouts Explained
If you can't find your favorite products, that's on purpose — and it could be driving up your grocery bill.
Trust Your Gut: Your Food Preferences Reveal The Perfect Job For You
Your tastebuds have TASTE! 🍽️
"I Had 10 Minutes Until My Flight, Only To Discover..." 19 Unfortunate And Avoidable Travel Mishaps That Actually Happened To People
"It was one of the first purchases I made on Priceline back when you’d buy the airfare online, and they’d send paper tickets in the mail..."
People Are Sharing Signs Someone Grew Up Poor, And Wow, These Are Real
"Based on the meals they make. Even in adulthood, nothing beats that cinnamon sugar buttered toast."
"It's Overused And Overhyped": People Are Sharing The "Popular" Home Upgrades That Are Getting WAY Out Of Hand In 2024
"Speaking as an architect here, for the love of god, too many people think it’s acceptable to do this..."
"I Did A No-Spend Year": 23 Frugal Habits People Tried And Ended Up Keeping Because They Liked Them So Much
"It was way easier and more enjoyable than expected."
"Young People Need To Adapt": 21 Older Adults Are Revealing The Behaviors Younger People Should Stop Before They "Get Left Behind"
"I work with people in their 20s and 30s who message me using the same kind of language my 12-year-old stepdaughter uses when she texts me. If you want to be taken seriously, make the effort to sound like you do."
23 Working People Are Sharing The Common Misconceptions About Their Professions That Couldn't Be Further From The Truth
"Fire sprinkler designer here; fire sprinkler water is NOT clean and clear like the movies depict..."
Travelers Rejoice — Airlines Must Now Provide Cash Refunds For All Canceled And Delayed Flights
The Biden administration is defining a significant delay as lasting at least three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international ones.
We Want To Know How You Grocery Shop In 2024, From Your Must-Purchase Items To The Money-Saving Tips You'd Recommend To Anyone
Tell us all the details of your grocery habits and how you've adjusted to rising prices.
Make A Salad To Find Out What Career You Should Have
No limit on toppings here.
13 Celebs Who Were Their Families' Main Breadwinners As Literal Children
Wil Wheaton said, "As I got older, my only request, ever, was to please let me be a kid and stop making me work. Until I ended contact with [my parents], they gaslighted me about this whenever I brought it up."
19 Jobs That Make Over $150K
Doctors, lawyers, and salesmen aren't the only people breaking six figures.
People Are Telling This Woman To Get A Divorce After Her Husband's Prank Made Her Throw Her $10K Wedding Ring Into The Ocean
"I was blinded by rage and hurt, and I’m not a confrontational person at all, so all I did was stand up, take my rings off, and throw them into the ocean."
"No Judgment, That's Just What Happened": People Are Sharing What Became Of The "Brainiac" Of Their High School Class
"Even in high school, students and teachers were convinced he'd win a Nobel prize someday."
Over 3 Million People Have Seen This Viral Post Of Someone Accepting A "Bridge Job," And It's Proving How Wildly Burnt Out We All Are
"I'm taking this job because I'm not desperate now, and I don't want to be later."
Maya Rudolph Shared How She Created Her Own Path To Fame, Despite Having Two Famous Parents
"I knew I had to get there myself."
Employees Are Sharing Secrets Their Jobs Don't Want Them To Reveal And Let's Just Say The Tea Is Hot
"My ex-boss used to buy glue from Home Depot, remove the sticker on it, and place his own label, claiming he had his own chemist and factory in Asia that produced the glue."
Here's How To Craft The Perfect Excuse For Your Next Day Off
Don't tell your boss that I told you.
19 Shocking Luxury Hotel Secrets That'll Truly Leave You Speechless (Not Exaggerating Here, Folks)
"The front desk knows every female sex worker. We give them water on the way out and call them taxis. Management doesn't like it."
"I'm Living Two Different Lives": This 19-Year-Old Student Explained The "Terrifying" Reality Of Living With Unsupportive Parents In 2024 And How It Affects Their Daily Life
"Every morning, I go to school, put a rainbow keychain on my backpack, and become a proud queer student. Every night, I put the keychain back in my bag and go home to a family that would disown me or take everything away from me if they knew who I really was. There are so many painful details that add up far too fast, but at the end of the day, the point is that I'm living two different lives, and they're only separated by a couple of streets."
"A Parent Said I Was A Whore Because I Had This On My Wrist": Frustrated Teachers Are Revealing The Wildest Thing A Parent Has Said Directly To Their Face
"I really think she thought I would take this just because she cosigned the lie."
People In Their Early 30s Are Part Of This Micro Generation That Is Shaping History — Here's Why It's Important
"If you're in your early thirties, you're gonna want to listen to this..."
This 28-Year-Old Spends $3,200 On Rent For A Studio, And It's Only Going Up — Here's What She Makes And What's Next
"They just brought me my new lease...they want $3,444 a month. For my 450 sq. ft. studio."
I Can't Stop Thinking About This Woman's Video Talking About How All Our Basic Human Needs Have Been Paywalled In Modern American Life
"It seemed little by little normal until now, all of a sudden, I'm buying something all the time."
18 Insider Secrets From 18 Different Jobs That Employees Only Wanted To Share Anonymously
"A lot of our doctors found out, too late in med school, that their jobs would involve informing patients that they have an STI in front of their spouses at eye exams."
Bless These 29 Women For Bravely Sharing The BS Men Have Spewed At Them On Dates, Because Wowww
"At the end of a lovely first in-person date, he told me my body was 'made for sex.' There was no second date."