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Samuel Dunsiger

@dunsiger.bsky.social
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Writer, author, occasional joke teller, career coach and accessibility advocate. Overall, a purveyor of random verbiage. workbeat.substack.com

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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so here's a gentle reminder that accessibility is more just than a checkbox or a blanket accessibility statement in job postings.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Your workplace wants you to be yourself — just not too much. New research finds workers are changing parts of their personality to fit in at work. My latest Substack piece looks at the contradiction between employers calling for “authenticity” and the pressure to conform.
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Your Workplace Wants You To Be Yourself. Just Not Too Much
New research finds workers changing their personalities to fit in.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Great news: you've made it to round 14 of the interview process! After a skills assessment, a 1,000-question personality test and solving a 1987 murder, you're now being asked to perform open-heart surgery on the hiring manager. Check out my @weeklyhumorist.bsky.social piece.
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Congratulations! You’ve Been Selected for Round 14 of our Interview Process – Weekly Humorist
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is your reminder that I'm still job hunting and actively looking for a pSamuelosition.
Screenshot of an email subject line reading, “Your application for the pSamuelosition Job Developer at [organization name redacted] has been received,” with "pSamuelosition” instead of “position.”
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𝙱𝚊𝚋𝚎 𝚁𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 @unfitz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Cast Away is my favorite film about a hard worker who finally got the lengthy island vacation he deserved.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Maybe the most important political story of our time. People just want the bullshit to stop.
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71% of Americans Say They're Completely Exhausted
A CDC report shows that people are not feeling relaxed and restful in the United States.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Do you actually know your colleagues? New research suggests that many workers in fact don't. In my latest Substack piece, I look at why remote and hybrid workers are increasingly becoming virtual (pun intended) strangers — and why RTO mandates aren't the answer.
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Your Coworkers Are Becoming Virtual Strangers
RTO mandates aren’t the solution though.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September 1 means our priorities have shifted.
George Costanza from Seinfeld saying "I gotta focus. I'm shifting into soup mode."
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
If Trump can rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, then we should rename the Ugly Betty actress as Ontario Ferrera.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Google Maps, I’d like to report an error. I believe this body of water is mislabeled.
Google Maps screenshot of Lake Ontario, which is labeled “Lake America.” The label is circled in red.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
SOURCE CALLOUT: For an article I'm writing, I'm looking to hear from disabled folks who've experienced bizarre, well-intentioned “help” from strangers. As someone who stutters, people often finish my sentences or even try to “diagnose” me. What's the weirdest way a stranger has tried to “help” you?
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
From Pennywise in IT to Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Mr. Hector in Home Alone 2 to Wadsworth in Clue, there are very few actors who can capture sinister charm, gleeful menace and sheer theatricality and Tim Curry was one of them. RIP to a cinematic icon.
Tim Curry in ClueTim Curry in Home Alone 2Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show Tim Curry as Pennywise in IT
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Marianne Dhenin @mariannedhe.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I'm always confused as to why this seems so hard for employers to understand!! 🙃
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
A four-day work week sounds like a panacea for employees, but is it actually accessible? In my latest article on Substack, I explore how the four-day work week can affect workers with disabilities — and why flexibility matters more than simply having Fridays off.
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Are Four-Day Work Weeks Actually Accessible?
Flexibility matters more than just Fridays off.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
"Save the cheerleader, save the world." Rest in peace, Hayden Panetierre.
Hayden Panettiere as Claire Bennet in Heroes
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Black Widow working from a New York bathhouse in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the future of remote work.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Workers aren't just worried about inflation anymore. They're starting to believe they'll never catch up. Knowing whether you're underpaid matters, even if it won't fix the rising cost of living. My latest Substack article explores how to benchmark your salary: workbeat.substack.com/p/workers-sa...
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Workers Say Wages Still Aren't Catching Up
But you can find out where your salary stands.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
LinkedIn is where people announce new jobs. LinkedOut should be where they share the toxic jobs they escaped.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
When you upload your resume only to have to manually type in your entire work history anyway.
Scene from The Odyssey where Matt Damon's Odysseus is tied to the ship's mast, screaming and facing the call of the Sirens.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
AI-generated resumes and cover letters won't help you stand out in a job market already saturated with AI. In my latest piece for Substack, I explore how to use AI in your job search without falling into its traps. Please read, share, subscribe, etc. workbeat.substack.com/p/how-to-use...
workbeat.substack.com
How to Use AI Without Hurting Your Job Search
Career experts recommend using AI as a starting point.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The cyclops is the true hero of The Odyssey. He was just chilling in that cave, herding sheep and living his best life, until the villainous Odysseus and his men barged in, antagonizing him.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The most confusing part of The Odyssey is how a 3-hour trip somehow took 10 years.
A screenshot of Google Maps showing a 3-hour driving route from Troy to Ithaca, but in New York.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The Odyssey is just the latest addition to the burgeoning subgenre of Matt Damon trying to get home.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
First look at Dune: Part Three, filmed on location in Toronto.
A parody movie poster for Dune: Part Three showing Toronto transformed into a desert world. The CN Tower rises through an orange, dust-filled sky while a lone hooded figure stands in the foreground overlooking the city. The entire scene is bathed in a smoky amber haze, making Toronto resemble the desert planet Arrakis.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Toronto looks like it has Breaking Bad's Mexico filter on.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The flag of Norway looks like it can be the universal flag for delivery packages.
The flag of Norway. A close-up of a brown cardboard box with two strips of dark brown packing tape crossing in the shape of a cross.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Nothing to be ashamed of, Canada! We had a good run and we held our own against one of the best teams. Well done, Morocco!
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
What date does the 4th of July fall on this year?
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As July is Disability Pride Month, here’s a reminder that disability is not a flaw, but a valuable perspective that shapes how we experience the world.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Jaws: The Canada Day Version
A moose swimming in a lake is spotted by two people in a canoe.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Canada is turning 159 tomorrow and in celebration, it's going to be 159 degrees outside.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Edward Norton was seen talking to himself during the U.S-Turkey World Cup match tonight.
Edward Norton talking to Brad Pitt at the US-Turkey World Cup match
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who don’t wait until a lightsaber duel to finally open up emotionally.
Darth Vader "I am your father"
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
After a few years of working on my inaugural book on disability and employment, I'm delighted to share that I've signed a contract with @mcfarland.bsky.social to bring it to fruition! More details to come, but for now, I'm beyond thrilled to share that the book is officially on its way.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
I refuse to eat expired food but I have no problem drinking water from my Brita filter that I haven't changed in years.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Happy Pride Month to everyone except the companies who simply add a rainbow to their logo and do absolutely nothing else to support the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Has anyone else noticed that no new cereals are being made? I guess cereal innovation peaked in the 90s.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
"Sorry son but I'm unable to attend your wedding because I'll be busy driving the communists out of Cuba" is one hell of an RSVP.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I’m technically a POC. Not a Person of Colour, just a Plain Old Caucasian.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
My mom has been one of my biggest supporters yet I don’t always let her know how much she means to me. Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, your mom, mothers-to-be, grandmothers and all mother figures out there. Make it known how much they mean to you.
Me and my mom from my early year. We are both looking at the camera and smiling, while wearing white shirts.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In lieu of flowers, simply watch CNN.
A screenshot of an X/Twitter post with content that reads "'watch cnn' lol. It's what he would've wanted." The post includes an image of a screenshot from CNN that says "BREAKING NEWS Ted Turner dies at 87. Watch CNN"
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Thinking about freelancing but not sure where to start? In my latest Substack post, I break down what goes into getting started as a freelancer. thebreakroomdispatch.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
thebreakroomdispatch.substack.com
How To Get Started As A Freelancer
Here’s a quick and easy guide for taking the plunge into freelancing.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Happy Star Wars Day! May the Firth be with you.
Colin Firth from Pride and Prejudice holding a blue lightsaber.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
The craziest thing about Ask Jeeves shutting down yesterday is that they have still been around this entire time.
Screenshot of Ask.com landing page announcing website shutdown. In big black font, it reads "Every great search must come to an end."
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Whatever it takes to stand out in today's job market
A screenshot of a job application message box labeled “Your message to the hiring manager” and inside the text field is the content “I love you.”
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
As employers have summoned employees back to the office and workers are replete with frustration, we forget how return-to-office mandates leave people with disabilities behind. Here's a piece I wrote on how RTO mandates are an #accessibility issue thebreakroomdispatch.substack.com/p/why-return...
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Why Return-To-Office Mandates Are An Accessibility Issue
The push back to the office is leaving workers with disabilities behind.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
"Can you explain this gap in your resume?" Sure, it's from the space bar.
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Christa (she/her) @wordrascal.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I was interviewed for a short piece by @dunsiger.bsky.social: What Freelancing Really Looks Like When You Have a Disability open.substack.com/pub/thebreak... #ADHD #AuDHD #disability #freelancing #neurodivergence #career
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What Freelancing Really Looks Like When You Have a Disability
The flexibility that makes freelancing so ideal can also be your worst nightmare.
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
It's deeply comforting to know that Artemis II astronauts deep in space are having the same Microsoft Outlook issues that you have at your cushy B2B SaaS work-from-home laptop job.
Arm wrestle meme where one arm is NASA and the other arm is regular people and "Outlook sucks" is where the arms meet
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Samuel Dunsiger @dunsiger.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Every day is April Fool's when you're living in this generation and economy.
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