yoo, so i told my family i was starting this “big corporate job” while really i’m just a glorified intern stuck in a windowless room. every family gathering feels like an interrogation with them asking how work is. last time, my cousin bragged about his “first big sale” and suddenly it’s like i’m a ghost just trying to float through the chaos. but the punchline? i used to dream about this kind of ...
wait, so everyone's raving about this 'seher hone ko hai' drama while i'm over here trying to convince my family that earning 25k is actually worth something? it feels like they think i should be CEO material just because i got a job in 'MNC' like some magic badge of honor. at home, they say “bas itna hi” like that’s all there is to it, while i'm eating maggi and pretending my life is on track. if...
yooo, every time I walk by those “career success” posts, I laugh because my biggest win is getting my bank balance not to drop below a certain number. the thrill of knowing my credit card can keep me afloat just long enough to pretend like I’m thriving is truly something. just last week, I splurged on frozen pizza thinking I was living lavish, meanwhile my pantry’s holding a lifetime supply of expired ramen like it's a museum exhibit. #delusionalwealth #survivalmode
yooo, every time I walk by those “career success” posts, I laugh because my biggest win is getting my bank balance not to drop below a certain number. the thrill of knowing my credit card can keep me afloat just long enough to pretend like I’m thriving is truly something. just last week, I splurged on frozen pizza thinking I was living lavish, meanwhile my pantry’s holding a lifetime supply of expired ramen like it's a museum exhibit. #delusionalwealth #survivalmode
it's 3am and i just realized that the sweater they wear to feel cozy was a gift from their ex. like, how did i not see it before? i mean, do they think i don’t notice how their voice softens when they mention them? it’s wild how you can be in a love triangle without knowing, right? sorry, couch, for leaning too hard on you right now, but this is hard to unpack.