I recently reached out to a company for a quote, expecting a smooth and straightforward interaction. Enter the Customer Success Manager — who, in a plot twist worthy of a Netflix original, responded by asking for exactly the information I had already provided in my initial email attachment. So much for success management! At this stage, my success was definitely NOT being managed, but hey, maybe the title is aspirational? Here’s hoping they live up to the “manager” part of the deal, eventually.

But it got me thinking: what’s the deal with all these bizarre job titles cropping up? “Customer Success Manager”? Sure, but could they throw in a “Customer Success Recovery Specialist” too?

What are some of the weirdest job titles you’ve come across lately? And most importantly, how did the people holding them actually perform? Were they, you know, successful? Or were they more like “Failure Facilitators” in disguise?

Let’s hear your best (or worst) examples!

This could be a really powerful movement: look how hard they came down on it last time

Kerala India, private form punishes employee for not meeting Targets by making them walk like a dog!

a few weeks ago, my workplace raised my salary. now, a raise is normally a good thing because you're making more money. however, my salary was only raised by one cent. not one DOLLAR! one CENT! i'm still making 15 dollars an hour. i like my job and i know that they were trying to do something nice but this honestly feels like more of an insult then if they just didn't give me a raise at all.

Dems must reject the economic illiteracy of Trump's blanket tariffs that will drive prices up, investment down, growth down--pushing us towards stagflation. That doesn't mean embracing status quo policies that led to Trump. Gov't has to improve life for many struggling.

We can do it in a financially sound way. The way we reduce deficits is by taxing the wealthy more, cutting the bloated defense budget, cutting fossil fuel subsidies, & having Medicare negotiate against drug manufacturers to lower costs.

We also need new high paying jobs and economic growth. The times demand a Marshall plan for America's economic renewal. We can spur high paying job creation in every town & city that will lead to growth & increased tax revenue reducing deficit.

We cant simply go back to an America where we neglect inequality, or watch jobs being shipped offshore passively, or are resigned to wealth piling up in NY and SV while most Americans have no economic security.

Why would we want to go back to that --where people in too many communities do not have high paying jobs, young folks can't afford a house, many are struggling to pay medical debt or afford childcare?

We need a transformative vision so that ordinary Americans have a shot at success in the modern economy. That is what my economic patriotism is about. It is about finally getting economic security and independence for the majority of Americans.

Taxing the very rich & cutting defense contractors to pay for Medicare for All, universal education and $10 day childcare. And having the biggest high paying jobs development initiative this country has seen in decades. A pro growth, fiscally sound, progressive vision!

Stand with the workers of Store 1572 as they challenge corporate intimidation & fight for their rights! Your words of support can empower them to stay strong & united! Here’s what helps most:

• Message of Encouragement: Even just a "Solidarity with Store 1572! Stay strong!" 
• Share your Union Experience: If you've been part of a union, share your experience!​ 
• Counter Corporate Propaganda: Help debunk anti-union lies & misinformation they’ll be subjected to! 
• Highlight Power of Collective Action: Emphasize what workers rights & solidarity mean in practical terms.

During the 2024 Trump Campaign, he promised the following in his "Dedication To the Forgotten Men and Women of America" (also in attachement) :

"1. Empower American Families Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We will end policies that punish families."

He promised the above to all Americans, which includes parents working in an office setting whose nature of their work is behind a computer. In today's digital age it's absolutely unnecessary to demand 100% office presence.

The Negative rhetoric being projected out there by the administration regarding working from home only hurts and punishes working parents. Admist all this negative talk about it, he and many of his people work from home and the golf course.

Here's a link to the whole document: https://www.donaldjtrump.com/platform

Click on "Read More About the Trump Republican Platform" button at the bottom of the page.

What kind of recourse can the American people take against this failed promise? I know politicians lie all the time but how can broken promises best be exposed? Social media?

Pretty sure they ignore letters to the White House. Tried that already.

My mom was diagnosed with brain cancer a year and a half ago. She lives in another country, and I visit her as often as I can. My boss and coworkers know about the situation. My birthday is coming up in two months, and my husband wants to take me to the Caribbean to celebrate. I feel guilty asking for vacation time for anything other than visiting my mom — especially since she had surgery on Christmas. Would it look selfish if I take time off for this trip?