I just got a raise, but it's all going to inflation

so basically I'm just getting paid in nostalgia for the prices of 2019

I've been trying to save up for a down payment on a house

but at this rate, I'll be able to afford a mortgage when I'm eligible for a senior discount

I'm trying to buy a house, but it seems like the only thing I can afford is the Zillow subscription

I told my manager I was feeling burnt out and needed a break from the constant hustle.

He just smiled and said, 'That's not burnout, that's just the fuel for your fire!'