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I’m Finally Ready To Tell You About The Most Gruesome ‘On The Job’ Stories Anyone’s Ever Told Me

I’m Finally Ready To Tell You About The Most Gruesome ‘On The Job’ Stories Anyone’s Ever Told Me

Joel Farrelly Joel Farrelly
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Here are three terrifying first-hand accounts from people with mundane jobs that I CAN legally tell you about.

We Should Really Stop Telling People What A ‘Real’ Job Is

Sarah Botelho
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The reason we’re trained to feel this way is because somewhere along the line, society has decided that art is no longer worth pay. And as long as people think that, the arts will be an industry full of untapped talent that will eventually crumble in on itself because not every creative person has the luxury of working to pursue their dreams for free.

8 Lies You Tell Yourself Once You Get A “Real” Job

8 Lies You Tell Yourself Once You Get A “Real” Job

Morgan Flick Morgan Flick
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“I Will Have So Much Money .”

6 Things You Learn When You Get Your First “Real” Job

6 Things You Learn When You Get Your First “Real” Job

Nicholas Milanes Nicholas Milanes
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“Real people” are a myth.

When Did We All Get So Old?

When Did We All Get So Old?

Chelsea Fagan Chelsea Fagan
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There are even those who have transformed from party girl to sanctimonious mommy whose life is now “so meaningful,” all at the ripe old age of 24.

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