Author Annie Dillard famously said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” So given the fact that the average person spends one-third of their adulthood at work, it’s only normal they want to be happy there. Sadly, that’s not always the case. There are plenty of ways companies make … Read more
The boss-employee relationship is dictated by influence — the unevenness of power in the organization shapes how bosses and subordinates relate to each other. Sadly, as Reddit user anon-cant-quit has experienced, it can get pretty ugly. The classic “you are replaceable” play has to be one of the oldest tricks in the book but a … Read more
Losing a child is a very hard thing to go through for every parent. But even in such cases, they shouldn’t neglect their other children, no matter how difficult their pain is. After all, these children are still here and they need acknowledgment from their parents. Just like today’s OP, whose parents make her honor … Read more
I don’t know about you, but personally, every New Year, I make a solemn vow to myself to do something (or not to do something), and sometimes I even write these promises down in a notepad somewhere. Only to open this notepad on the same page 365 days later, laugh heartily… and make another New … Read more
As it turns out, some people really are just more beautiful than others. In fact, some men are so gorgeous that they end up being recognized for it, as stated by the most handsome face of 2023 list. Published annually by content creator giant TC Candler and The Independent Critics since the 1990s, the list … Read more
Life can often be unfair. Some people are forced to become caregivers out of the blue, but they take on these new responsibilities with pride. What helps them weather the countless storms is knowing that they’re making these sacrifices for their loved ones. No matter how tough things get, they’re always by their side. At … Read more
Parenting can be tough, and in all the toughest jobs, it’s important to for our mums and dads to keep a healthy sense of humour. Also, us kids aren’t always easy, so can you blame them when they goof off and play with us from time-to-time? Judging by these hilarious photos, these parents have clearly … Read more
You know the internet has an infinite amount of entertainment lined up for you to enjoy when 5.7 million people follow an Instagram account, the identity of which revolves around one of the most basic concepts out there defined in three words: animals doing things. That’s the whole meaning of life, isn’t it? Just doing … Read more
Nobody’s perfect—nor should we be. Perfection is boring. We’re all about people embracing the heck out of their ‘flaws’ and being at peace with them. But that’s easier said than done. We all have small aspects of ourselves that we’d change if we could. Our partners, on the other hand, might not want us to! … Read more
Duolingo is a language-learning platform that includes a website, an app, and a sociopathic owl mascot that specializes in threatening users to continue their courses. From passive-aggressive notifications after a period of inactivity to visiting your bedroom while you’re asleep, it knows no limits. As the owl became more and more confident in its wicked … Read more