I spend a lot of time around money. Which is funny, because money is one of those things people are supposed to be “bad at” or “good with,” as if it’s a personality trait. Most days, it looks less like confidence and more like squinting. Spreadsheets you don’t open right away.Numbers that feel louder than…
I’ve noticed that I’m very good at jobs I was never hired for. Project manager of everyone’s emotions.Backup calendar.Unofficial reminder system. None of these came with onboarding. I don’t remember applying, but apparently I’m qualified. What’s interesting is how normal this feels while it’s happening. Remembering things for other people feels productive.Responsible.Almost impressive, in a…
Sneaky Shame There’s a particular kind of shame that doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t feel dramatic or obvious.It doesn’t come with a spiral or a crash. It shows up quietly, disguised as responsibility. It sounds like, I should already know this.Or, Everyone else seems to manage this fine.Or, I’ll deal with it once I’m more on top of…