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Want to know trade secrets? What's in the special sauce? Or what it's like to work in an industry? Ask the People Who Work At that place! #PWWA

  • Want to know trade secrets? What's in the special sauce? Or what it's like to work in an industry? Ask the People Who Work At that place! #PWWA
  • If you have any questions, please send us a modmail!
  • RULES - Please Read Before Posting!

    1. All posts must begin with PWWA

    • All posts to this subreddit must begin with PWWA (People Who Work At). If a post doesn't begin with PWWA, the post will be automatically removed.

    2. Only post about specific company, job or industry

    • A post can ask any question relating to a specific company, job role or industry. An example of all:

    • C: - PWWA Starbucks, is it true you get unlimited free coffee? JR: - PWWA a coffee shop as a barista, do you have a passion for making good coffee? I: - PWWA a coffee shop, do you ever dream of starting your own?

    • Do not post questions that are unrelated to working in a place, industry or role and any unrelated content will be removed.

    3. No questions about specific staff members

    • Do NOT ask a question about a specific member of staff. That includes naming staff at a specific store location, giving a detailed description of the staff members or posting personal information.

    • You can ask generic or hypothetical questions about "what if a staff member was ill" or "what if a staff member is disabled" etc.

    • This is zero tolerance and you will be banned if you break this rule.

    4. Only specify a specific location if it's relavant

    • You can only specify the store or geographic location if it's relavant.

    • Posts asking about regional promotions or why certain products are only available here is fine. Asking about slow service at your local store isn't.

    5. No personal complaints

    • This includes complaints about the terrible service you received or asking questions that being answered, would only serve you.

    • Questions about store policies are fine if it helps you with a complaint, but only on the basis the post isn't about your specific issue.

    6. No freebies, discounts or favours

    • You may not under any circumstances, arrange to give other Redditors free food, discounts on items or coupons if you "ask for me when I'm in next Tuesday". Just don't do it.

    • This is zero tolerance and you will be banned if you break this rule.

    7. No advertising your business or pandering for it

    • Do not ask questions or post comments to advertise your local business, company or anything of the like.

    • This includes 'pandering'; which is setting up a questions indirectly and subtly to advertise or promote your latest venture.

    8. No personal agendas, crusades or petitions

    • Do not post specifically to further your own personal agenda, crusade or petition. This isn't a staff room or giant watercooler. This includes organising a company strike or making a stand. Do not bring that stuff here.

    • This also includes spamming the sub in order to drive down sales or put a local business into bankruptcy.

    • DO NOT SPREAD UNTRUE RUMOURS.

    • This is zero tolerance and you will be banned if you break this rule.

    9. Be polite, friendly and generally do not be toxic

    • This goes without saying but, keep all topics on point.

    • Do not start off a tangent of discussions around politics. There are plenty of other subs out there.

    • Be polite to each other and discuss things nicely. There is absolutely no place for Racism, Homophobia, Sexism etc - everyone is equal and welcome here and it's important that you disagree in a constructive way. Read up on the Reddit Etiquette rules too, they're generally on point.

    10. BE CAREFUL WHEN MENTIONING WHERE YOU WORK

    • Lastly, employers may stumble across this sub and departments do exist to manage a businesses online presence. Be extremely cautious when mentioning where you work, especially if you're going to say something that could put you in the firing line if you were identified.

    • Be aware of your post history and how you could be identified before posting. It's extremely unlikely based on the type of site Reddit is, but you are responsible alone for the things you say here and online generally!

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    PWWA Pick Up Stix: What's the Recipe for That Delicious Wonton Dipping Sauce?

    Asked this a couple of years ago, re-posting in the hopes that someone will know now. Or at the very least, which of these sauces even is it? It’s not mentioned by name anywhere I can find.

    0 Comments
    2024/04/11
    19:39 UTC

    44

    PWWA Organized Crime, how much do henchmen make?

    I just finished Better Call Saul and now I’m going through Breaking Bad again, and I start wondering how much money these guys are making. Nacho, Tyrus, Victor, Mike. They seem like the go-to guys with no specific job other than doing whatever needs to be done. How much money are the real life counterparts making doing this kind of thing? Not the head honchos of course, just the thugs.

    15 Comments
    2024/03/11
    05:56 UTC

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    PWWA drugs tests for employment reasons. How can I beat a drugs test?

    I've been told they're screening for weed and coke and if I've consumed either within the last month, I'll fail. I don't need to worry about coke, but two weeks ago, I had a tiny little bit of weed -just one bowl, I didn't know I had a drugs test on the horizons.

    It wasn't killer weed and I was wondering, would such a small amount even register? If so, is there anything I can do to make it so I pass?

    25 Comments
    2024/03/06
    09:23 UTC

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    PWWA website hosting/design

    A family friend who ran a business like this for years passed away recently. His son will determine which sites they can continue to host (minimal-to-no-change needed), and which they cannot. How does one “sell websites” to other hosting services? How is website valuation handled? (Additional relevant info beyond answers to these two questions is also welcome!)

    0 Comments
    2024/03/01
    22:36 UTC

    41

    PWWA bingo centers what are some secrets that you can spill about the bingo industry?

    13 Comments
    2024/02/13
    03:06 UTC

    7

    PWWA meal delivery services (Hello Fresh, Home Chef, etc) - how many times can we cancel and do the winback deals before your system stops offering them?

    0 Comments
    2024/01/19
    19:50 UTC

    2

    PWWA The Oak Ridge National Laboratory, what have you learned from Frontier so far? What problems in science is it currently solving?

    Btw, ily 🫶

    0 Comments
    2024/01/09
    20:33 UTC

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    PWWA(s) a freelance designer for CAD programs, AutoCAD, Fusion, etc.

    Does it make enough in your area to make a living without a side gig? I've been thinking of doing it but I'm worried I won't make enough, I don't mind working at McDonalds, in fact, I think everyone should work there (or somewhere similar) at least once, to see how they're treated. Anyway, I'm teaching myself how to use Fusion 360 and I took HS classes in AutoCAD. But, with the need for online stuff with the Metaverse and everything, is freelance Fusion (which I prefer because I find it easier to use) designer a viable career?

    0 Comments
    2023/12/27
    16:52 UTC

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    PWWA Starbucks

    Last time I was at my local Starbucks, I noticed a sign listing all the baristas names and their orders. Is this actually in all of the (or most) stores? If so, do they walk up to you and ask for your order, or do they just check the system the next time you order? Also, side question, have you ever had someone order your drink for you as a treat (hopefully on break)?

    2 Comments
    2023/12/27
    16:46 UTC

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    PWWA Disneyworld as a princess (or any actor if its worldwide (pun intended))

    I've heard that since Disney is (supposedly) the happiest place on Earth, princesses get a cut in their pay if they're caught by another worker, and they aren't smiling. Is this true, if so, have you ever broken the rule? If not, are there any actual rules that are similarly odd?

    2 Comments
    2023/12/27
    16:39 UTC

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    PWWA Red Robin what does the opening prep cook do.

    I starting soon and was wondering what my prep list is going to look like.

    1 Comment
    2023/12/13
    19:12 UTC

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    PWWA Amazon drivers, are you rewarded to follow delivery instructions?

    I.E. If I submit a positive compliment when instructions are followed?

    5 Comments
    2023/11/16
    19:16 UTC

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    PWWA job that require no degree or experience how hard was it to get it?

    6 Comments
    2023/10/29
    21:02 UTC

    3

    PWWA at morgues

    Why some of you are not scared of night shift? i would be shitting my pants if i needed to work there

    0 Comments
    2023/09/29
    22:44 UTC

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    PWWA prison or jail system

    For the employees who read and approve any correspondence prior to it being given to an inmate, are you ever sent any random message specifically for whoever is reading? An example is I send texts to a friend who's currently incarcerated and now and then I will include a p.s. for the person reading for approval, something like " for whoever is reading this besides my friend I truly hope you have a great day!!" I'm curious if anyone has that job what they think?

    0 Comments
    2023/09/25
    15:59 UTC

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    PWWA Medpace in the Dallas area, what is it like to work there?

    Hi, I have been stuck in the DFW area with many letters after my name that apparently mean things, but "job" isn't one of them! I cannot find a job in this area. It's dry for biotech, so I am desperate. I have heard really terrible things about MedPace in Cincinnati, but people are reticent about the location in this area. I have been told to stay away, but with my combo of degrees, I don't think anyone else will take me. It is a weird situation. If anyone knows anything about MedPace in DFW, please let me know! Thanks!

    3 Comments
    2023/09/06
    10:36 UTC

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    PWWA any job, would you be able to take interview questions for class assignment of mine?

    Hi everyone don't know if this is the right place to post or not but I don't know who else to ask these questions to. Got a class assignment to interview one person working pretty much any job really, would appreciate anyone answering this. You don't have to answer some questions if you don't want.

    1. What's your name? (Give any name you like, nickname, online alias, etc)
    2. What's your job title?
    3. Name and type of company?
    4. Company/business location (city and state)
    5. How long have you been employed in your current position?
    6. Describe what you do on a typical day.
    7. What do you like most about your job and why?
    8. What do you like least about your job and why?
    9. How did you decide to get into this field, and what steps did you take to enter the field? What alternative ways can one enter this field?
    10. What training would you recommend for someone who wanted to enter this field now? What skills and background are needed to get into this field now?
    11. What are the opportunities for promotion?
    12. Is this field expanding (why or why not)? Taking any new directions? If so, in what direction is it moving?
    13. What related occupations might I investigate?
    14. Can you give me the names of other people who might share your enthusiasm for this kind of work? How can I contact them?
    15. Is there anything else about this field that would be helpful for me to know?
    4 Comments
    2023/08/28
    05:46 UTC

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    PWWA Solar / power storage companies

    How stable do you find the environment to be? Seems like all of the green energy companies in Michigan are sort of fly-by-night or sketchy startups, but they're mostly panel installation. There's a position I'm interested in with one in Chicago, but I'd be leaving a very stable company where I'm valued, but dead ended.

    1 Comment
    2023/07/11
    13:22 UTC

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    PWWA higher education, what made you choose to work in a college/university type of setting? How is the pay compared to the private sector?

    Hello everyone! I hope your day is going well so far.

    For those who work in higher education, what made you choose to work in a college/university type of setting? How is the pay compared to the private sector?

    3 Comments
    2023/06/19
    14:05 UTC

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    PWWA movie cinemas

    What do you do if nobody has bought tickets for the showing? Do you keep the movie playing or turn it off?

    5 Comments
    2023/06/16
    18:01 UTC

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    PWWA AirAsia

    Is it ok to check in an empty luggage?

    0 Comments
    2023/06/01
    14:22 UTC

    10

    PWWA banks, auditing, or accounting firms

    What is recapture of credit losses mean on a bank's financial statement?

    It might just be because I'm trying to read a financial statement late at night, but I'm completely blanking on what recapture of credit losses means for a bank; Google isn't helping.

    4 Comments
    2023/05/11
    20:20 UTC

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    PWWA movie cinemas

    We have all seen pre-roll ads about letting a staff member know if we spot people trying to record the film or movie soundtrack. What would you guys do if someone actually reports a pirate? Or if you actually caught a movie pirate?

    3 Comments
    2023/05/06
    21:25 UTC

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    PWWA at Dealership Service Departments in Austin

    More specifically at Ford dealerships, Why is there such a long waiting time to get my vehicle in for diagnostic and service? I mean it seems the simple service like oil changes are quick but I am trying to get my truck in for service to have the transmission checked and the dealership is telling me it’s a 21 day waiting period, although I was bummed, I said okay make me an appointment, they then said, ‘No you don’t understand you need to leave your vehicle here until we get to it’, they said, ‘We are probably the shortest wait period in the area’. Apparently I need to leave it with them otherwise it’s a liability were I get into an accident they are liable. I’m so confused right now…

    3 Comments
    2023/05/04
    03:04 UTC

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    PWWA Burger King: Why are workers during a overnight shift always trying to avoid doing too much?

    Half the time we’d get told “mobile orders only” or no one would answer the drive through. Once in a rare moment they’ll answer, make us some food, but one time without thinking I asked for a chicken sandwich and the workers literally had a huge conflict and the one girl starts almost crying and later explains she’s doing everything alone tonight. Hopefully management looks at the cameras. That night I started filming but not in the way of any people after we heard actual yelling in the background, since they have the stickers up “don’t film the workers”. Like, Burger King seems super toxic..

    17 Comments
    2023/04/26
    11:41 UTC

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    PWWA where property taxes are determined in Travis County Austin TX

    How is the rate of property taxes in Austin sustainable? I mean, I get there is NO State Tax in Texas, and the higher property taxes compensate for that, but even so people are getting killed with property taxes! What is the end goal? How am I supposed to afford buying a house, in Manor for that matter? How is 14k per year justifiable? Sorry for the rant, but I just moved here 2 1/2 years ago to buy a house and was immediately priced out from people offering 'over asking price' and am now considering leaving.

    3 Comments
    2023/04/24
    15:04 UTC

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    PWWA Zoos

    What do you do when animals start mating in plain sight? Children potentially can see it.

    10 Comments
    2023/04/15
    15:11 UTC

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    PWWA cruise ships as musicians or comedians

    I’m a musician who would like to get into playing on cruise ships. How did you apply and tell me about the experience. Thanks

    4 Comments
    2023/04/08
    18:37 UTC

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    PWWA: Any UK supermarket

    What’s the IPH target for the online shoppers? My Sainsbury’s target is 186 currently

    0 Comments
    2023/03/20
    10:23 UTC

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