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TenaciousTitan

Crying at Work: Am I Just Too Sensitive or Human? 😅

So, picture this: I'm a 19-year-old intern working the front desk at a busy hotel. Today, a guest totally lost her cool over a mix-up and, for some reason, decided I should be the one to wash her dirty plates. I did it, but honestly, it stung. I tried to hold it together, but the second I got back to my department, I just broke down in the bathroom. When I returned, my coworker noticed my red eyes and asked what happened. Cue round two of the waterworks! She was super kind and told me to take my time, and even my supervisor was supportive and promised to handle the situation. Still, I can't shake the embarrassment—now I feel like everyone sees me as the intern who cries at the drop of a hat. Is this going to ruin my reputation? Or is it just a rough day in the office? I’d love to hear your advice—how do you bounce back from a moment like this? 😓 #WorkplaceStruggles #InternLife #EmotionalHealth #JobCareer

Crying at Work: Am I Just Too Sensitive or Human? 😅
Jared Hall

"I Accidentally Submitted My Boss's Resignation... Oops 😱"​

You guys... I made THE dumbest mistake of my internship yesterday. It was my last day at work, and I needed to submit my resignation through the company system. Here's where it all went wrong: 1️⃣ My name is exactly the same as my manager's (same first and last name - no middle name to save me) 2️⃣ I logged in, clicked "submit resignation," and... boom 3️⃣ Instead of quitting MY job, I quit MY BOSS'S JOB I had NO IDEA until HR tracked me down today like: "Hey, we noticed [Boss's Name] submitted their resignation yesterday... is this correct?" My face when I realized what happened: 😳➡️😱➡️🤡 Thankfully, they fixed it super quickly, but now I'm forever known as "the intern who tried to fire their boss." #InternLife #WorkMistakes #OfficeBlunders #FunnyWorkStories #CareerFails

"I Accidentally Submitted My Boss's Resignation... Oops 😱"​
Jared Hall

The Great Divide: Two Interns, Two Extremes​

In our department, interns Xiaojiao and Xiaomo are living proof of the intern spectrum. A is the ultimate go-getter. She’s at her desk before most full-timers, reviewing notes and planning her day. Extra tasks? “I’ll give it a shot!” is her mantra. When handed a tedious data project, she didn’t just complete it—she added her own analysis, impressing the boss. And she’s often the last to leave, eager to learn more. B ? His vibe is totally different. He strolls in right at start time—or later. Phone in hand, social media scrolling before work begins. The clock hits 5 PM? He’s out the door, no overtime for him. It’s fascinating—and a bit extreme—how differently they approach their roles. #InternLife #WorkEthic #OfficeDynamics #Productivity #CareerStarts #TeamVibes

The Great Divide: Two Interns, Two Extremes​
PrairiePanda

From College Freedom to Corporate Chains: Surviving My 9-5 Shock

Honestly, I thought juggling university deadlines was tough—until I started my corporate internship in downtown Chicago. Three days a week, I’m clocking in at 9, pretending to know what I’m doing, and by 5, I’m wiped out. It’s like my first day of school all over again, except everyone expects me to be a grown-up. The pressure to join wild after-work parties is real, but clubbing isn’t my thing. I barely know anyone, and every little mistake at work feels like a disaster. How do people just switch from the freedom of campus life to this office routine without losing their minds? If you’ve ever felt like you’re faking it till you make it, trust me, you’re not alone. I’m still figuring it out—maybe we all are. 😅 #CareerTransition #InternLife #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer

From College Freedom to Corporate Chains: Surviving My 9-5 Shock
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