Workaholism: The Only Addiction We Celebrate Work addiction is the only sickness where society applauds while it strips your health, robs your relationships, and bulldozes your sense of self. If you were knocking back vodka at your desk, HR would panic. If you were chain-smoking in the breakroom, someone would stage a wellness talk. But … Read more
The Cheap High of Saying ‘Sure Promises are the cheapest currency going. They slip out before you’ve even realised you’ve minted one. Yeah, sure. Of course. Leave it with me. Five seconds later you’ve bought yourself applause you didn’t earn — and a job you’ll probably never do. I learnt that while shoving my writing … Read more
Friday’s Short-Lived Victory Friday again. Always Friday. Wages drop in, feels like a little win even though it’s already half-spent before it lands. Bills get shuffled about, some paid, some “deal with it next week.” Fridge stocked just enough to pretend you’ve got your life in order. Maybe a frozen pizza, some milk, couple cans. … Read more
