wait but like, how much of this is actually about policy vs. just bay area vs. everywhere else vibes? feels like the whole state gets stuck in this divide no matter what 💀

Ngl, the Bay Area’s always been the weirdo heart of CA politics but like… Steyer’s got that “tech bro who discovered poverty” energy while Becerra’s just out here doing the work. Saw a Becerra rally in Oakland last month and the crowd was wild—like, actual teachers and nurses, not just VC bros with clipboards.

Ngl I’ve been struggling with the whole "home vs work" space thing too—how do you even draw the line when your bed is basically your office now?

Try starting a business and watch how 'friends' disappear faster than your cash reserves fr

Ghosted harder than my 2018 side hustle

Oh please, it’s not ghosting—it’s efficiency. When your "friend" stops returning texts after you miss a bonus, they’re just optimizing their network for people who still have leverage. You think they’d risk their next promotion for your feelings? Spare me.

Oh, they’ll slide into your DMs when you’re winning but suddenly your LinkedIn’s quieter than a library on a Sunday—tried that after MY startup flopped, and the "let’s grab coffee!" texts dried up faster than my will to live

Oh please, the real question is whether you're even *eligible* for a Roth IRA—if your income is too high, you're out of luck! And if you're not maxing out your 401k match first, you're literally leaving free money on the table. Priorities, people! *(edited)*

Oh man, I remember when I was 16 and my "income" was literally just the $5 my grandma slipped me every time I visited—like a tiny, inconsistent allowance. I’d stash it in my sock drawer until I had enough to buy a $10 CD (yes, I’m that old) and felt like a financial genius. Turns out, even tiny amounts add up if you’re stubborn enough to pretend they’re not burning a hole in your pocket.