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'Somehow, I was offered $160K': Guy scores a job that doubles his old salary; he questions his competence and finds wholesome encouragement online

Born from humility and self-doubt, imposter syndrome can strike at any time, but when you have double your salary on the line, it helps to get a second opinion.
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'She is refusing because she thinks it's immoral': Boss refuses to give employee a job recommendation because they're married

'She is refusing because she thinks it's immoral': Boss refuses to give employee a job recommendation because they're married

When asking someone to be a reference for you, you'd better be darn sure they're willing to say positive things about you. Although it can be awkward to ask, having someone who will testify to your character and work ethic is really important as you're job searching. Lots of companies won't ask for references until you're already deep into the interview process. By that point, a reference can absolutely make or break your prospects of working for that company. While I've never done so myself, q…
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'I have no clue [why I was fired.]': Experienced barista gets inexplicably fired after first day at new job

'I have no clue [why I was fired.]': Experienced barista gets inexplicably fired after first day at new job

Starting a new job is always tough. Sure, you might have tons of knowledge and industry experience, but there's always a different way of doing the same old thing at every new organization you walk into. You might think that a square peg would always just fit into the square hole, but your new job may require you to revolve the square 360 degrees clockwise, counterclockwise, and then on a vertical axis—all before putting it in the same square hole you always did before. Sure, it may be stupid,…
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'[My] driveway is constantly blocked': Brooklyn resident asks for advice with parking issue

'[My] driveway is constantly blocked': Brooklyn resident infuriated by people parking in their driveway

New York parking is no joke. It's a battle at the best of times. If driving stresses you out, don't ever drive in New York City ! It's super stressful, and it's nearly impossible to ever find parking. Even in Brooklyn, where traffic tends to be lighter, parking problems still arise. One Brooklyn resident shared that they live near the beach (Maybe Coney Island? It's a popular tourist spot, though the OP didn't specify). Random people will constantly park in the OP's driveway. It must be infuria…
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'Got engaged to a horse girl': 20+ Things people wish they could redo from their youth

These people had jokes and great advice of what to do and not do while you're young. If you are young, take notes! Being in your 20s is a wild ride. You're a teenager for a long time, then suddenly, you're out in the real world, getting a job, getting married, having kids… or just watching as your friends and colleagues do those things. While you might be the same age as your friend group, suddenly you all have different responsibilities in life. There's also just a lot of freedom in your 20s.…
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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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server asks advice on how to tell his new boss that she sucks, even though he really likes her as a person

'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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What's one thing in a job description that gets an immediate skip from you the second you see it?

'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

Oh cool, confusion.
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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

We're all doin' our best out here.
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