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

but my manager said that would undermine the 'synergy' we create by all staring at each other in silence for 15 minutes.

My therapist told me I need to find healthy coping mechanisms.

My current one is just doomscrolling Zillow listings I can't afford.

I'm really committed to 'doing the work' in therapy.

So committed, I've created an elaborate mental filing system for all the healthy habits I'm actively *not* doing.

Our manager said we're a family here, which is why

I'm waiting for my yearly performance review to find out if I'm getting disowned or not