‘They don’t even pay enough for that like?!’: Job candidate walks out on Ulta 5 minutes into interview. Here are the red flags she noticed

In the middle of her job interview, a woman found out that beauty store Ulta wouldn’t let her freelance on the side—so she left. Many people work two jobs or have additional freelance work to make ends meet, have breathing room in their budget, or have enough money to save up for goals like getting …

‘I don’t want to get your waitstaff sick’: Woman says restaurant demanded $100 fee to cancel reservation after she found out her roommate has COVID

A woman went viral on TikTok after shaming a New York City-based restaurant for refusing to let her bow out of an existing reservation. TikToker @meliimelons, who posted the video last week, recorded the clip from inside of her home. In it, she said that an unnamed restaurant wouldn’t let her cancel her reservation even …

‘I still don’t know what happened’: Worker says she got hired and fired within 5 days. They told her they’re going to ‘continue their search’

A recent college graduate was thrust into the world of employment after a lengthy job hunt only to be fired within five days. Her experience is bringing people out of the woodwork to commiserate about how companies and hiring processes seem to work these days. Sierra Desiray Frederick (@sierra_fred) told TikTok viewers she had been …

Newsletter: Don’t fall for this ‘very sophisticated’ scam

Hello fellow citizens of the internet! Andrew here. Welcome to today’s edition of web_crawlr.  Our top stories today are about: An Amazon delivery driver leaving a customer’s package in a tree, how a warning about a “very sophisticated” scam went viral, the Daily Dot’s “Meme History” video series deep-diving on the iconic “Distracted Boyfriend” meme, and how conspiracy theorists can’t decide whether to …

Idris Elba & DB Maz’s ‘Knives Down’ Video Is A Poignant Anti-Violence Message Needed For Their ‘Don’t Stop Your Future’ Movement

For viewers, Top Boy, starring Michael Ward and Kane Robinson, is merely a high-paced fictional series showcasing the UK’s dramatized underbelly. Sadly, the violence depicted in the beloved show is all too real for those living in the country. For London native, Luther actor, and musician Idris Elba, he’s using his platform to shed light …

‘You’re not paying for good tequila’: Liquor store worker shares industry secrets ‘companies don’t want you to know’

TikToker and Liquor Store employee Anj (@anjalipersadd) stirred up quite the conversation in her recent video, “it’s been awhile,” zipping up to 767,000 views since she posted on New Year’s Eve. In the 52-second clip she delves into the liquor industry’s secrets, specifically targeting celebrity tequila brands. Anj’s message is straightforward: “You’re not paying for …

‘It smells so good and you really don’t need that much.’ – Woman Replaced Name Brade Laundry Detergent With A Cheap Brand From Walmart

I’m an All man myself… I use the brand’s fragrance-free detergent so my skin never gets itchy or irritated after I do laundry and hey, that’s what works for me. But if you’re in the market for a new laundry detergent, you’ll want to listen closely to what a TikTokker named Marcia had to say …

‘I had to pay back a year of food stamps’: Formerly incarcerated woman shares PSA on common habits people don’t realize can send them to prison

A formerly incarcerated woman revealed three different things that can land you in prison. TikTok user Amanda Dove (@prison_story) devotes her account to stories of her time in prison to prevent others from being put away. While doing her nails, the content creator revealed, “If you’re doing one of these three things, prison may be …

‘Don’t let that number put you off’: Recruiter says LinkedIn is ‘lying’ about the number of applicants on job postings

LinkedIn is one of the most popular job search sites out there. However, its feature that shows how many applicants there are for a role is turning some people away from even applying. This recruiter on TikTok explains why that number shouldn’t deter people from putting their name in the hat for a job opening …

‘Don’t buy a Samsung fridge unless you wanna do this’: Customer says Samsung fridge forces her to empty it every 2 weeks. Here’s why

A user on TikTok has sparked discussion after claiming that her Samsung fridge must be emptied every two weeks in order to defrost. In a video with over 1.4 million views, TikTok user Jessica Greer (@mrsjessicagreer) shows her empty fridge. “Don’t buy a Samsung fridge unless you want to do this all the freakin’ time,” …

‘I’m ubering to the hospital gang’: EMT warns what to expect when you call 911—says don’t let them ‘fearmonger’

In a deeply engaging and viral TikTok video, EMT worker and vlogger Sunny (@sunnysideuptv) shares an impassioned narrative, via one of her recent 911 calls, about the critical importance of understanding patient rights, particularly the right to refuse medical care or transport—known as Against Medical Advice (AMA). The video, which has amassed over 708,000 views, …