Leveling Up in the Real World: The Guide

Level 1: Surviving Adulting

Learn to adult like it's a video game.

Complete daily quests to earn experience points.

  • Do the dishes.
  • Pay your taxes on time.
  • Don't get fired.
Level 2: Navigating Office Politics
Level 2: Navigating Office Politics

Level up your office skills.

Master the art of small talk and backstabbing.

  • Say "hello" in the hallways without being creepy.
  • Steal credit for your ideas.
  • Don't get caught in the supply closet.
Level 3: Managing a Social Life
Level 3: Managing a Social Life

Level up your relationships.

Make friends, but not too many.

  • Don't get too drunk at the party.
  • Remember people's names.
  • Don't ghost your partner.
Level 4: Adulting (The Final Level)
Level 4: Adulting (The Final Level)

You did it.

You have leveled up in the real world.

  • You can now afford avocado toast.
  • You know how to adult.
  • You're basically a grown-up now.