I suggested replacing our daily stand-up meeting with a simple email update, but my manager said

that wouldn't be 'collaborative' – code for 'I like hearing myself talk'.

My manager told me to 'optimize my passion' for the company.

But honestly, my only passion right now is optimizing my sleep schedule.

My therapist asked me what my biggest fantasy was.

I told her: a 40-hour work week.

I've been working on my emotional regulation in therapy

Now I can cry about my student loans in a more intentional way