Ranked by Reddit votes on posts from Oct 26–29, once voting had settled.
The Reddit problemMy manager admitted I was passed over for promotion because the department would fall apart without me. Is it…
A kit for employees who are doing next-level work without the title: it turns a vague promise into written promotion criteria with a date, logs the extra scope as it happens, drafts a handover plan so the person is not too valuable to move, and works out what a promotion offer pays per hour once the new workload is counted.
The Reddit problemI'm getting really fkng sick of paying for things I already paid for
A twice-a-year check of a household's fixed bills: the user lists internet, phone, insurance, power and repeat purchases such as water filters, and the tool flags overlaps (a phone plan with hotspot next to home internet), bills that rose since last time, and the cheapest next step for each, with call scripts for the provider.
The Reddit problemLeft job, can't get 401k withdrawal bc employer says I'm still employed there
A step-by-step kit for people whose former employer has not closed their file properly: it records the last day and handover in writing, sends a dated separation confirmation request, writes to the 401(k) plan administrator, handles a payroll overpayment safely, and sets out when to contact the Department of Labor's benefits advisors.
The Reddit problemApplying for job with a salary range of $82,000 to $110,000. What should I put down for my desired salary?
A tool for job seekers looking at a posted salary range: it compares their experience with the stated and preferred requirements, suggests where in the range to ask and what to write in a desired-salary box, and drafts the counter when the offer comes in low in the band.
The Reddit problemInsane amount of birthday parties
A planner for parents of school-age children who are invited to more birthday parties than they can attend: it keeps every invite in one calendar, sets a monthly party and gift budget, suggests which to attend and which to answer with a card or small gift, and drafts kind decline messages.