European vs. American Work Culture Shocks Europeans Who Can’t Believe We Put Up with This
Americans are in love with work. We brag about our long hours and lack of sleep while buying productivity-boosting self-help books so we can make … Read more
Opinion
America’s Insidious Middle-Class Trap Keeps You Struggling, and it’s By Design
America celebrates its strong middle class as a virtue, calling it the backbone of society. In our ideal world, an American middle-class lifestyle means a … Read more
15 Things People are Obsessed with that Turn Dangerous
What are you obsessed with? Do you have a fun fixation on a book series, historical era, or innovation? Although most of these interests are … Read more
The Nine-to-Five Scam Brainwashed into Thinking 9 to 5 Hours Are Best
“Workin’ nine to five, what a way to make a livin’ Barely gettin’ by, it’s all takin’ and no givin’” -Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 … Read more
Mass Media Sells Righteous Indignation in a Depraved Bid for More Money
How DARE You! Your blood boils, your pupils dilate, and you feel your cheeks burning red with rage. The anger coursing through your body is … Read more
He Makes 3X his Girlfriend’s Salary and Demands a 50/50 Split
Moving in together is a huge step. You must mesh your schedules and learn each other’s quirks to see if you’re compatible in daily life. … Read more
America’s Cruel Paid Sick Leave Policies Make Wellness a Privilege
The lack of structured paid sick leave policies in the United States leads to a dangerous underbelly of illness, infection, and poverty. When only the … Read more
Taking Up Space While Female: Empty Train Edition
Public transport has unspoken rules. Passengers should give up their seats for the elderly and infirm. When it’s busy, keep to your own seat, and … Read more
12 Unfair Double Standards in Life We Wish Would End
Double standards will never go away. The famous saying “We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their actions” rings true everywhere; it’s human … Read more
In American Your Tax Dollars Feed the Wealthy; No Wonder We Hate Paying
Everyone hates taxes. Watching a quarter of your earnings fly out the window before it even hits your bank account hurts, especially for those barely … Read more