‘It’s crossing a line’: Recruiter’s ‘mastermind’ tactics for headhunting a job candidate spark debate

When working in recruitment, there are two types of candidates for jobs. Active candidates, of course, are the people who actively apply for jobs, while passive candidates are the people recruiters headhunt because, while being a good fit for the role in question, they have not applied or shown interest in the job. One recruiter, …

‘It’s not about efficiency, it’s about control’: Worker says there’s no point to hybrid work, sparking debate

A TikTok user has sparked widespread debate after criticizing businesses that force remote workers to show up in person multiple times per week. In a self-described rant, Deran Christian, who works with brands to create user-generated content, argues that being required to regularly work from his employer’s office provides no actual benefit. “I need to …

‘Didn’t expect this little guy’: Robot delivers Taco Bell to hotel room, sparking debate

A TikToker has gone viral after filming a short interaction with a delivery robot working at a San Francisco hotel. This isn’t the first time fast food robots have gone viral on TikTok. In February, a Checkers restaurant became a trending topic on the video-sharing platform after it revealed a robot voice working in the …

‘Now that you’ve told everyone, they will raise the prices’: Five Guys customer lauds the cost of the ‘grilled cheese cheeseburger,’ sparking debate

Many believe Five Guys is one of the most expensive fast-food establishments one can eat from. With the cost of a “little burger”—one of the chain’s most affordable burger options—coming out to a little over $8 and the bacon cheeseburger—the chain’s most expensive burger option—coming out to nearly $13 without any additives at one Los …

‘That’s what it looks like in picture’: Customer roasts Dairy Queen’s rotisserie chicken bites, sparking debate

TikToker Justin Chopelas (@JustinChopelas) unboxed his rotisserie chicken bites from Dairy Queen in a viral TikTok, catching his initial reaction to the menu item. “So we went to Dairy Queen, and I got the rotisserie chicken. It was like $8,” Chopelas says, opening the box to reveal fries, a piece of bread, and what looks …

‘They really let me work an hour’: Waffle House worker says she was fired an hour into shift, sparking debate

Firing an employee can be a delicate process, and one that frequently has no great way of turning out, but one TikToker’s video about how her former job handled things is opening a discussion about wasting people’s time. Brooke (@brookeisrage) posted a video this week showing herself dancing and flipping off the camera while still …

‘I already paid for the meal? Why would I pay more!’: Man says he was asked to never return to restaurant after not tipping on $100 meal, sparking debate

A user on TikTok sparked debate after posting a video joking he did not tip on a $100 meal, resulting in him being asked not to return. In a video with over 496,000 views, TikTok user Keehlan (@keehlan) wrote, “Just got asked to never return to a restaurant after not tipping on a meal that …

‘Dry and thick’: Cake Boss’ new pizza ATM vending machine offers $10 slices, sparking debate

A Las Vegas blogger is warning people not to fall for the Cake Boss pizza vending machine, which she describes as “a tourist trap.” The Cake Boss, whose real name is Buddy Valastro, is a renowned Italian baker known for his reality TV show Cake Boss. Valastro runs Carlo’s Bakery, a family-owned bakery in Hoboken, …

‘Felt like I ate an expensive kids meal’: Zaxby’s $10 chicken tenders look like potato wedges, sparking debate

One TikToker isn’t happy with Zaxby’s chicken tenders, and his video rant prompted others to agree that the restaurant chain’s quality has gone down over the years. The TikToker, named Justin (@justinchopelas), posted a TikTok video sharing his frustration at the food he received. Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers and Buffalo Wings is a chain restaurant that …

‘Is it supposed to smell like a 6-week-old Coachella Porta-Potty?’: Taco Bell’s limited-time-only TRUFF Fries spark debate

In a viral video surmounting 4.1 million views, TikToker Caleb Lennon (@caleb_lennon) shared what the new Taco Bell TRUFF fries consisted of. Viewers were less than impressed. “These are the new truffle fries at Taco Bell,” the employee started the video saying. @caleb_lennon New Truff Fries at Taco Bell! #tacobell #tacobellking #tacobellman ♬ original sound …

‘Just taking on more work load/expectations without a pay increase’: Target worker says she was cross-trained to work at Starbucks just because she drinks it, sparking debate

A Target worker’s post is making the rounds on TikTok after she claimed that she was trained for Starbucks at the store just because she constantly drank it at work. @kaitlinsondae Ya girl is getting Starbucks trained💁🏻‍♀️ #starbucks #tarbucks #starbuckstraining #starbucksgirly #greenscreen ♬ original sound – Kaitlin Sondae “Ya girl is getting Starbucks trained,” TikToker …

‘When is your first time getting a sandwich for Jersey Mike’s’: TikToker’s video about customers who don’t know about ‘Mike’s Way’ at Jersey Mike’s sparks debate

A video sketch about a customer interaction at Jersey Mike’s has sparked a debate after going viral on TikTok. In a video with over 780,000 views, TikTok user Davarion plays out a scenario in which a customer orders a sandwich with just lettuce, tomato, and onion. After he’s completed his order, the employee looks at …