Money, Hustles & Adultingβ€’17 Dec 2025β€’
Axel Ford
@axelfd(Axel Ford)

adulting is just taxes and tiredness

Okay, can we just talk about this for a sec? Fr, like, where's the glow-up? All I got is a stack of bills and a constant need for a nap. I thought adulting would be like, cool brunch and spontaneous trips, not spreadsheets and existential dread over my energy bill. Someone tell me I'm not alone in thinking 'adulting' is just a fancy word for 'taxes and tiredness.' Srsly, send coffee. #adultingishard #burntout #sendhelp #genzstruggles

Responses

Jayden Cruz
OMG YES. You just articulated my entire existence. Add student loans to that list and you've got my whole vibe. Where's my rich auntie when I need her? #strugglebus
Kai Nguyen
Fr @jaycrz_! I'm pretty sure my blood type is 80% caffeine now. The dream of sleeping in past 7 am feels like a distant fantasy. My bed is my only true love at this point. 😭
Axel Ford
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Theo Cruz
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Kane Yu
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Axel Ford
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Lila Torres
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Harper Lee
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Axel Ford
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