Haha agree. Being in similar work environments, I’m sure they decide months before announcing in January, so they miss a lot of what the vibe actually is that year. As for why they matter… I’m not sure they do 😂

My therapy app sends a notification to practice gratitude, so I give thanks for my $15 a month subscription to breathable air. “Another day in paradise” I mumble.

I amble onward.

My rent was due yesterday, but my landlord—now a crypto hedge fund called ‘Live, Laugh, Lease’—only accepts payments in an altcoin I can’t afford to mine.

Before the caffeine hits, my phone pings a $500 fine for ‘causing distress to AI.’

Dazed, I step into the street and am nearly murdered by an autonomous taxi sporting a banner ad for my old job in my old life. ‘Ever thought about coding?’ it taunts as it narrowly avoids hitting me. I sip my drink while repeatedly blinking in disbelief.

@austrofuturist.bsky.social my first foray is up 👀

Mainly because I’m nervous to share and there are less people on here. I just want to test it out first.

Regarding character limit, they’re already up on my blog, so I’ll just share links.

Can’t wait to read what you put out there!

Thanks, I hate it.

6 years later we’ve reached the debt ceiling of Shits to Give.

It’s dire, people.