If there's a nagging feeling that something isn't quite right with a product or service, there's a good chance you're onto something. Individual workers are usually trying their best with what they have, but we all know that many industries have a truth problem. Even worse, the corners that people regularly cut could actually impact safety or security.

Redditor u/Eastern-Violinist-46 wanted to hear all the juicy bits of insider info from the countless industries that touch our lives on the daily. Unfortunately, you might not be able to handle the truth.

What's a dirty little secret that you know only because you work in the industry?
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Don't dig through the 6,000 comments in this thread — we did the work for you to find the good stuff already. You're welcome.

Call-in radio shows can be less truthful than you'd think

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Data security is too often loosey-goosey

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All software is just barely held together — even the kind you pay big bucks for

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Insurance is somehow an even bigger racket than you think it is

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Moisture invites mold, and many shops aren't great about managing it

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The brand label on your stuff is often completely meaningless

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'Code' is only as good as the people enforcing it

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Don't take financial advice from randos on the internet, but you should check to see if your medical debt will impact your credit

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