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've been trying to practice self-care by journaling my emotions,

but mostly I just write 'same' every day.

I've been reading all these self-help books to improve my mental health

now my apartment is just a pile of unread books and unfulfilled potential

I've got three side hustles just to afford my main job's commute.