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Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I've Been Forced Into Helping With a Holiday "Competition" at Work. It Doesn't Get More Ridiculous Than This.

A boss requiring employees to buy a child's fundraising wrapping paper is an abuse of power that coerces loyalty and creates an unofficial obligation.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A Mom Received A Wild Letter From Her Kid's School; And Parents Are *Loving* The Vibe

The note gave different dollar amounts matched up with hilarious volunteer options like baking cupcakes, etc. For example, parents were invited to pay $15 if they would "rather not bake anything or shop for cupcakes this year." Anyone wishing to "not peddle products to my family and friends from catalogs" could do so for $50. Meanwhile, parents who did not wish to "run, walk, ride a bike or do any of the 'fun' things like these" were invited to pay $75 for the privilege.
Education
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Teachers at Oakland middle school raise money for water bottles to help kids safely drink water

Unsafe drinking water persists in several Oakland Unified schools, prompting staff-funded reusable bottles and reliance on district FloWater stations.
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