TODAY IS: National All Is Ours Day: It’s a day to stop and appreciate all you have.
Do you feel closer to your co-workers, even if you’ve been working remotely? A new survey found that 53% of workers say they have grown closer to their colleagues during the pandemic – even though they are all working at home. And 43% said it’s been easier to connect with their colleagues on a personal level than it was when they were in the office together. This has everything to do with people getting a glimpse into their co-workers’ lives during video calls – meeting spouses, kids, and pets and getting to see their real lives.
Do you have a leftover problem? A new survey found that 61% of respondents said they always put their leftovers in the fridge – but never get around to eating them. 66% said even when they’re just cooking for themselves, they end up making enough food to feed a family.
What is the very best surprise you can get in life? How about the worst? Here’s a hint: They both have to do with money. A new survey found that 49% of those polled said randomly finding money (on the street, in a pocket, in a drawer, etc.) was the very best surprise they could get. The worst? Getting an unexpected bill.
Here are the Best Surprises:
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Randomly finding money — 49%
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Surprise parties — 48%
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Getting a tax return — 46%
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Surprise visitors like family or friends — 37%
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Engagements — 35%
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Pregnancies — 33%
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A new puppy/pet — 30%
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A snow day — 28%
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Canceled plans — 20%
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A deadline pushed back — 13%
Here are the Worst Surprises:
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Getting a bill that’s higher than you thought it would be — 57%
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Having to OWE money after you do your taxes — 46%
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Late fee on a credit card — 37%
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Child breaks something — 31%
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Pet has an accident in the house — 31%
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Unexpected visitors (i.e., the in-laws) — 29%
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Canceled plans — 27%
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Going on a date with someone and they don’t match their profile photo — 20%
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Last-minute video meeting — 20%
