brb constructing a new format where real news is relayed in the guise of communication from your advisors in a game of Civilization, complete with that little drum noise
Everything is perfectly fine, this is just a major financial institution offering with a straight face the advice to “taste samples at the weekend” as a practical tip for good meals because college is expensive.
When we* say something about Adulting being hard, there's two parts.
1) Taking responsibility. Sure. Nobody likes having to do it. Would much prefer not to.
2) Dealing with the horrific shitty bureaucracy involved in (1)
* people of a certain age/disposition
I would *prefer* not to have to take responsibility for {insert thing like proactive healthcare}.
But once I decide/accept to, I don't think Some People* understand exactly how much of a run-around it is to actually get those things done these days.
* Sure, boomers
Mostly, this horrific practical bureaucracy happens (huh I wonder why) to coincide with older, larger institutions and bureaucracies. Not just government.
For all the talk of Canceling Things, it sure is hard to Actually Cancel Some Things these days.