Marketplace All-in-One From "This Is Uncomfortabe": Help! My coworker wants a copy of my house key!
Feb 6, 2026
Sarah Hagi, culture writer and co-host of Scamfluencers, joins to unpack workplace chaos. They flag scammy boss behaviors and how to confront misuse of your image. They cover pushback on no-raise policies and how to politely refuse a coworker asking for your house key. There’s also advice on feeling excluded as a younger team member and some lighthearted workplace dilemmas.
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Document And Demand Compensation
- Put your concerns in writing before confronting someone who uses your name or photo without permission.
- Ask them to remove you or propose a formal consulting agreement with your rate.
Pay-Secrecy Signals Bigger Problems
- Policies that ban raises and forbid pay discussion are often used to control employees and hide inequity.
- The National Labor Relations Act protects most workers' right to discuss wages and file complaints.
Organize Slowly And Use Legal Protections
- Start with low-stakes, trust-building conversations with coworkers if you want collective action on pay.
- Consider filing an NLRB complaint if your employer enforces an illegal no-pay-discussion policy.
