People Who Used To Be Poor Are Sharing "Luxuries" That They've Since Realized Are Actually Necessities, And If This Isn't A Sign To Raise The Minimum Wage, I Don't Know What Is

“Growing up, medicines like Tylenol were unnecessary because you can ‘tough it out.’” View Entire Post › Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mayaogolini/former-poor-people-share-luxuries

Single mom besties move in together to raise their families as a platonic unit

Many kids dream they will one day grow up and share their lives with their best friends. But for most of them, this dream fades away as they become involved in romantic relationships and start families. However, for two friends in New Zealand, the dream has become a reality and they love their new arrangement. …

Neil deGrasse Tyson's impassioned speech on how not to raise your children

Three years ago, astrophysicist, author and science communicator Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared on the Impact Theory podcast, hosted by Tom Bilyeu, where he shared some passionate advice about preserving children’s curiosity. Dr. Tyson believes that for a child to truly make a difference and be a “mover and shaker” in this world, the most …

‘I wasn’t even worth a livable wage’: Worker calls out $5,000 raise compared to executive bonuses at her company

TikTok user Angela Buccellato (@theresumerescue) blasted management at her former staffing company, saying while they received bonuses and new cars, she only received a $5,000 pay increase. That came even though she claimed to be responsible for the company’s increased profit.  “I wasn’t even worth a livable wage,” Buccellato said in her TikTok.  @theresumerescue #stitch …

TikTok star's fans raise $144,000 for 'guardian angel' Uber driver who stood by her after robbery

This story originally appeared on 05.03.22 Becca Moore is a popular TikToker with over 800,000 followers who’s known for her funny, laid-back takes on dating. Like any influencer-type she was at the Coachella music and arts festival in Indio, California recently. While she was at Coachella, she was robbed of her phone, rental car keys …

Reduced Lactose Baby Formula May Raise Risk of Obesity Later

Sept. 8, 2022 — Parents who give their infants lactose-reduced infant formula may be setting their children up for an increased risk of obesity in toddlerhood, new research shows. Researchers have long established that infants who drink infant formula instead of breast milk already carry an increased risk of obesity. But the new study found …

‘I figured it was about time somebody told her no’: Woman says manager bragged about denying her a raise because she’s ‘one of those girls that never gets told no’

Asking your boss for a raise can be hard, especially when they tell you “no” and then brag about telling you no in a work meeting. One TikToker says this is exactly what happened to her. The TikToker, Malorie Harris (@malorieharris), shared a video explaining what happened about three years ago in her corporate job. …

‘Aquaman’ Star Jason Momoa Shaved Off His Trademark Hair To Raise Awareness For Saving The Ocean

Getty Image While the rest of the world is wondering if Harry Styles really spat on Chris Pine in front of a full auditorium, Jason Momoa is over on Instagram trying to solve the plastic waste problem in America. Momoa uploaded an Instagram video of him holding his signature long hair in his hands, before …

‘Donna, that was so mean’: HR sends joke email to employees telling them that they’ll be receiving a raise

In a viral TikTok video, a woman shares the most “toxic” workplace moment she’s ever experienced—a joke email about a salary increase. In the clip, which has has over 64,000 views as of Friday, creator Lauren (@laurenleo0) recounts her experience at a previous job. She claims the Human Resources manager sent out an email, thanking …

‘It’s f*cking laughable’: Worker says her job would rather replace her with 6 people than give her a raise, sparking debate

A worker says in a now-deleted TikTok that her job is bringing on a total of six employees to cover the responsibilities of her role after she quit instead of giving her a raise. In the video originally posted by TikToker Clara Sterling (@thatclarafied) on Aug. 26, she says that six days from her final …