‘What is this sandwich about to do?’: Worker asks for raise. Boss caters Chick-fil-A for staff instead

At a time when many are still searching for gainful employment, labor discussions have taken over the internet. Users across sites like Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok have turned to the respective platforms to voice concerns about their current work, recount their struggles trying to find a new job, or simply lament the present …

‘The entire staff has barricaded us inside’: Longhorn Steakhouse customers say workers wouldn’t let them leave after seating them

You’ve experienced it. That moment when you sit down at a restaurant, realize you don’t want to eat there, and awkwardly get up to leave. Well, when one TikTok duo tried to pull this move, the staff allegedly refused to let them go. In a viral video, Syd (@sydstallings) is seen filming from the bathroom …

‘Your skin is a billboard’: Sephora staff pushes $129 moisturizer—then sends customer to Target when she says no

When a woman at Sephora wasn’t willing to spend a whopping $129 or even $65 on a face moisturizer, instead of helping her find an affordable alternative, the sales associate suggested the woman go to Target instead. That’s exactly what the customer did, to the worker’s surprise. “So I just had the most wild encounter …

‘Because people have manners and it makes it easier for staff’: Shopper refuses to take items out of basket at checkout, questions why other customers do

A shopper went viral on TikTok after refusing to take their groceries out of a basket while at a grocery store checkout. In a recent video, user @muslimfizz filmed themselves checking out at an unnamed grocery store. They kept their items in a handheld basket on the conveyor belt instead of placing individual items onto the …

CEO Brags Online That AI Outperforms 90% Of The Customer Service Staff He Just Laid Off. People Try It And Think It’s Horrible.

There has been a lot of fear-mongering around AI, and if too many CEO’s believe like this one, people are right to be afraid of it invading businesses around the globe. The CEO in question is 31-year-old Suumit Shah, who runs an e-commerce platform called Dukaan. They’re getting reamed online after firing 90% of their …

Wheelchair User Says Airline Staff Pushed Without Consent

A wheelchair user trired to educate airline staff about pushing consent when they began moving her without her express permission. People who use wheelchairs on a regular basis continue to struggle with getting the same kind of respect and courtesy that people without wheelchairs get. This is especially true when they’re about to board a …

‘Their mind has crumbled.’ Employee Talks About How District Managers Set Impossible Standards For Staff And Are “Delusional”

This former Ulta manager called out district managers, claiming “surprise visits” caused her stress and she didn’t even have health insurance! TikToker @Spicyspamburrito told her followers she believed district managers, regardless of what area they worked in, “be it food services, be it retail,” are all “delusional.” She was very specific, “This is a group …

‘We actually took the staff out to a Korean restaurant’: Jobseeker asks interviewer how company celebrates diversity after seeing staff page

A jobseeker asked a prospective employer about how they celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and got an answer that included Cinco de Mayo parties and staff outings to Korean restaurants. The TikTok video documenting the Q&A came from creator Pat Pat (@89texpatpat), getting more than 1.7 million views and 259,600 likes since going …

Kate Winslet Talks Paying Staff Salaries On New Film, Topless Scenes

Kate Winslet Talks Paying Staff Salaries On New Film, Topless Scenes Earlier this month, the historical biopic Lee premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film, which is an adaptation of Anthony Penrose’s 1985 biography The Lives of Lee Miller, stars Kate Winslet as the titular World War II photographer and former model. Sitting …

‘Unlimited food and drink for $1 an hour!’ A Woman Spent 12 Hours At A Golden Corral Buffet And The Staff Happily Helped Her The Entire Day

Finally, some good news! Have you ever stayed at a buffet for hours upon hours and waited to see how long it would take for restaurant employees to tell you to get lost? Well, that didn’t happen to a woman named Madison. The entire staff was actually really nice to her! And she posted a …

‘Honorary staff member.’ Servers Show A Lot Of Love For Customers Who Bus Their Own Tables

A delighted server posted a clip to show his surprise when customers bussed their own tables. It starts with somebody piling up the dishes like any good customer should. Photo Credit: TikTok And then the server notices the work that has been done. Photo Credit: TikTok It’s enough to make you cry. And the caption …

Jimmy Fallon Apologizes to “Tonight Show” Staff Amid Toxic Workplace Claims

Jimmy Fallon Apologizes to “Tonight Show” Staff Amid Toxic Workplace Claims Warning: This post includes brief mention of suicidal ideation. The publication spoke to two current and 14 former employees about their experiences working on the NBC talk show, shedding light on the apparently “ugly environment behind the scenes.” The report, which was published yesterday …