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'I don't know how to bring up these things': Teenage worker keeps getting scheduled to work when she's not available, seeks advice about confronting boss

'I don't know how to bring up these things': Teenage worker keeps getting scheduled to work when she's not available, seeks advice about confronting boss

Lots of people start working between the ages of 14 to 17, depending on which US state you live in. That's the age when you can finally get your working papers , and join in with your cool friends who have jobs. Then you start a minimum wage shift and it's rough! You start to wonder why you were so eager to start working in the first place. This teen has a common problem with holding a job while you're still in high school : the scheduling is insanity. As she writes, she's had to change her sch…
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'My roommate is holding our wifi hostage': Woman demands roommate return wifi after feud

This is real pettiness. After a “ big fight, " these two roommates have stepped into new territory.
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'I don't want a travel buddy': Introvert trapped in super awkward commute with talkative new coworker

The commute to work is supposed to be a sacred space of personal time, but this woman's cheerful coworker is ruining it for her. As u/PersonalYesterday865 wrote to the British Problems subreddit, she's struggling with her people-pleasing ways. She's not quite sure what to do about her friendly coworker who just started working at the same job as her. The OP has learned that they take the exact same commute, and as an introvert, she's freaking out about losing her much-needed alone time. Luckily…
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AITA for telling my son he deserved his gf breaking up with him?

'He’s a proper mummy’s boy, I want him to just grow up': Dad upsets son after siding with his ex-GF

Parents, would you ever side with your child's partner over your actual child? One dad was put in that predicament himself, and went to r/AmItheA**hole asking for advice . U/inappropriatedress77 explained that his kid had been dating a woman for about two years, but the relationship was long-distance . Although the family loved when the GF visited, her BF would never fly to see her. He claimed it was because he was scared of flying because he's never done it. As a father, u/inappropriatedress77…
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'She seems more focused on mundane little things': Longtime Service Industry Employee Likes New Boss, But Not Her Management Style, Asks for Advice on How to Tell Her

It's rare these days to get a manager that you actually like. Usually, boomers are in the upper management and they think the world revolves around them and/or around a toxic management style. The whole “eat or be eaten” mentality that spirals many managers into treating their employees like crap—especially in the service industry! Why does that industry attract a certain type of toxic management style, who knows?! On longtime service industry employee recently got a new manager and they love h…
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'Our employees are like a family': 30+ People share their biggest job application red flags

Job searching is an exciting and frustrating experience for many folks, but luckily, some Redditors are sharing their best tips to avoid working at a shady business .
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Man Argues That the the Secret to Getting a Promotion at Work Is Actually by Doing the Bare Minimum

Man Argues That the the Secret to Getting a Promotion at Work Is Actually by Doing the Bare Minimum

His logic checks out
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People Share Their Weirdest Yet Strangely Effective Advice

If it works it works.
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Survival Myths That Could Be More Deadly To Follow Than Not

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Street Smart Tips To Help Stay Safe Out There

It's a big world.
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Obvious Signs That Someone Is Romantically Interested

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Dumb Life Pro Tips To Help Achieve Worse Outcomes

Solid advice.
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Bad Life Pro Tips To Really Jack Up One's Game

Don't do these.
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Job Red Flags To Look Out For At A New Workplace

It's a jungle out there.
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Glaring Red Flags That Made People Dip Out Of Relationships

Relationships are all about give and take. And that doesn't mean “I give them all my passwords and they take all my money.” These people had some pretty straightforward signs that the person they were seeing was untrustworthy, dangerous or straight up goofy, and made the right choice to run. There are better options than being miserable. For some more wild behavior, here are reasons people didn't go on a second date.
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Therapist's Unconventional Answer Is Meaningful Motivation Advice

One common problem people often run into is a freezing kind of fear or complete lack of motivation when it comes to completing everyday tasks. It's easy to be discouraged when looking for a perfect solution, but being able to break those thinking habits can be crucial to doing the things you need to get done in your life. Here's a man's meaningful vulnerable thread about mental health.
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