I've been doing the work in therapy to improve my attachment style

Now I can healthily detach from my responsibilities and procrastinate with self-awareness

I'm trying to start a family, but the only thing I can afford to nurture is my debt

I suggested replacing our daily stand-up meeting with a simple email update

but my manager said that would 'kill the synergy' – code for 'I love hearing myself talk'.

I just got a raise, but it's all relative

because now I can afford ramen noodles twice a week instead of once