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24 Employees Who Went The Extra Mile And Were Punished For It

Jason Mustian — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:24:51 +0000

They say no good deed goes unpunished, and in the corporate world, that seems especially true. What should be, in theory, a meritocracy, based on work output and effectiveness is often not, rewarding those who play politics well over those who produce the most. I’d maintain this phenomenon is a failure of management at almost […]

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“Worked An Awful, Dead End Job For Way Too Long”: People Over 30 Share Their Biggest Regrets

Alex Buscemi — Thu, 02 May 2024 18:55:28 +0000

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People Who Won A Lifetime Supply Of Something Reveal What Happened (20 Posts)

Kate Hackett — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:17:47 +0000

I’m sure we’ve all heard of those contests where you win something in a “lifetime supply”, right? A lifetime supply of Rice Krispies! or soda! or whatever! You’d be right to wonder — wait a second, what does that actually mean? And usually, there’s some fine text that determines exactly what a “lifetime supply” of […]

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Millennials & GenZ Are Sharing Things They Wish Their Parents Would Admit About Reality In The Modern World

Jason Mustian — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:11:33 +0000

Millennials and GenZ often find themselves seeking advice from their Boomer parents on navigating the challenges of today’s world. However, the advice given by Boomers may not always align with the realities of, you know, reality. This can leave millennials and GenZ feeling frustrated and unsure of how to proceed. Recently, Buzzfeed asked its community […]

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‘Toxic Femininity’ Is A Thing And People Are Sharing Examples (15 Posts)

Kate Hackett — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:24:51 +0000

Sure, you know what toxic masculinity is, but now people are sharing examples of toxic femininity thanks to a question posed by u/VysX_. “There’s toxic masculinity, but what are examples of toxic femininity?” the Reddit user asked. People shared things that women do that could be seen as problematic. A quick review: toxic masculinity is a […]

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20+ Women Reveal Creepy Things Guys Do They Might Not Realize Are Creepy

Hannah Riley — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:29:29 +0000

Alright look, no one wants to come off as creepy. It seems like most people who come off wrong were actually trying to flirt with someone and it went horribly wrong. There are some creepy things guys do that they might not even know they’re doing. Following someone home is obviously creepy, but you might […]

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People On TikTok Are Showing Off How They’ve “Glown-Up” After Leaving Conservative Households

Patricia Grisafi — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:42:17 +0000

The latest trend on TikTok? Showing off your glow-ups—after leaving your conservative town. It’s heartwarming to see folks embrace their new identities and looks and find confidence in their self-expression—something 24-year-old teacher Jay Burleigh says she was not able to do until she left her hometown. Burleigh, who is from Louisiana, said she grew up […]

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27 Former Poor Kids Tweet About The Things They Have Now That Were Considered “Luxuries” Growing Up

Max — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:07:24 +0000

Writer and publicist Victoria Barrett asked a question of her followers on Twitter that brought up a lot of difficult memories for people who grew up in poor households. Barrett characterized herself as a “former poor kid,” indicating she’s moved up the economic ladder in adulthood, but she still remembers what it was like to […]

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People Are Sharing The Most “Wholesome Secret” They’re Currently Keeping

Hannah Riley — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:45:04 +0000

There are a ton of bad secrets to keep. You know: lying, cheating, stealing, cutting people’s brakes– all the standard offenses also known as “crimes”. There’s also wholesome secrets which include things like: paying it forward to someone who needs it, reminding everyone to come to a friend’s party so they’re not embarrassed when no […]

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People Confess The Darkest, Marriage Ruining Secrets They’ve Been Keeping From Their Spouses (20 Posts)

Kate Hackett — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:48:06 +0000

I can’t FATHOM keeping some of these from the person I purportedly love, but here we are. Recently the BuzzFeed Community went ahead and shared the craziest secrets they keep from their spouses and I just can’t pick my jaw up off the floor with so many of these. Marriage is supposed to be about […]

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