As Starbucks continues to unveil its new machine automation, scrutiny and questioning have continued to mount, and one TikToker argued the new automation is not around to really help baristas—but to appeal to shareholders. In a recent TikTok video, user @nitetoast, who describes their account as a place for “corporate gossip,” shared their opinions on …
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‘I don’t use my own equipment without compensation’: New employee says she was asked to use her personal laptop for work, sparking debate
In a TikTok shared by a woman in online business services (@lj.obm), the issues of onboarding for a new job are explored. “Real onboarding conversations, part three,” the overlay text on the video reads. Throughout the video, the woman asks questions over the phone regarding the laptop she was supposed to receive for work. She …
’15 dollars an hour nowadays is nothing’: Subway franchisee brags about starting pay being $15, sparking debate
A Subway franchisee claps back at a commenter who suggests she pay her workers “$15 an hour,” saying, “we already do,” sparking debate about minimum wage. In the video posted by TikToker and Subway Franchisee Amanda (@amarx76) on Oct. 14, she responds to a comment that says, “Pay your workers $15 an hour.” In the …
‘Cause why would I pay for sumn if I work here’: McDonald’s workers uses customer’s orders to gain app points, sparking debate
A McDonald’s worker admitted to using customers’ orders to gain points on her personal account. User tjdadon (@boujieeja) posted her video to TikTok and quickly amassed over 2.2 million views. The video has text overlay that reads: “Me when I successfully use y’all orders to gain points.” The McDonald’s worker proves her claim by showing …
‘Scared to call out on my birthday for a 9 hour shift’: Worker’s video on feeling guilty when needing to call off but no one can take shift sparks debate
In the United States, it’s quite typical for a worker to be asked to find someone to cover their shift if they, for one reason or another, can’t make it to work. As a result, workers can feel stressed if they can’t find someone to take their shift. A TikToker satirizes the guilt that comes …
‘$17 for tilapia?! They’ve lost their mind’: IHOP customer blasts people who order grilled tilapia at the breakfast chain, sparking debate
A TikToker who goes by GONER (@crygoner) on the popular social media platform called out IHOP customers who order grilled tilapia from the popular breakfast food chain. The creator touches on a sentiment that many people seem to have about folks who frequent businesses that have distinct specialties, but then go and order something from …
‘You figure out your financial status buying toothpaste’: Customer calls out Crest vs. Aquafresh pricing gap, sparking debate
A TikToker who goes by Silly (@sillyazz45) on the popular social media platform launched a viral debate on the economics of toothpaste choices. He joked about being from an “Aquafresh” family, after showing off the pricing of “bougie” Crest offerings and other shiny packaging on the shelves of the store he was in. “Boy, you …
‘They should be thankful that you even showed up’: Starbucks barista shares what it’s like to come to work on your day off, sparking debate
Time and scheduling is a popular topic among service industry employees who share their experiences on TikTok. A recent video posted by a Starbucks employee has sparked continued discussion of being asked to come in to work on days they are not scheduled. The video posted by Sam (@thatboiodh), who is also a Twitch streamer, …
‘What are you doing?!’: Pizza Hut worker blasts customer who ordered Supreme Pizza with no toppings, sparking debate
Move over, ‘none pizza with left beef’ — there’s a new ridiculous pizza order making its way across the internet. In a video with over 62,000 views, TikTok user @alank97_ shows a customer’s Pizza Hut order. The order is for a Supreme Pizza minus all of the toppings. In their place, the customer has opted …
‘RedZone comes first’: Candidate abruptly quits job interview after learning he’d have to work on football Sundays, sparking debate
A TikToker has garnered widespread attention after filming himself abruptly leaving a job interview once he learned the position would interfere with watching football. The footage, which has been viewed more than 470,000 times, was shared on Thursday by TikTok user @hey9letters. During the clip, the interviewer states via a video call that the job …
‘It’s like politicians. They got there because of who they know’: Lawyer says many senior police officers are ‘incompetent,’ sparking debate
A response to a question posed by TikToker Jenna, whose content focuses on corporate humor along with discussions about folks’ gripes and realities of working in professional settings, has gone viral. Jenna asks, “what’s something you were not prepared for in the corporate world?” A TikToker’s viral answer to Jenna’s question doesn’t focus on a …
‘Disney should just pay their employees a living wage’: Travel vlogger says Disney Cruise Line has ‘weird’ tipping policy, sparking debate
Believe it or not, people are still going on cruises. A recent TikTok about the tipping policy on the Disney Cruise Line sparked debate about how much gratuity is gratuitous. This week, TikToker Gary Bembridge, a “cruise travel vlogger” who runs a travel tips site, posted a letter given to Disney Cruise Line travelers “towards …