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Scrambled cities: If you're not gonna do the work(on your soul), then you might as well work til you die

 There are two tiers in normal life. Those who are survive and those who thrive.  But nothing is a mistake in life: Nothing comes by chance. You have to prepare for it.  If you thought life was about making money and beating out the Jones's, you've lost already.  Life is: Desire for connection. All unhealthy competition is isolating. We live in an isolated-enough world already. This connection comes from a surprising place: Self-acceptance. A lot of us need to go back to the classroom. A lot of us need to take a silent breather and check in with what we need. This takes serious work. It's the real work. It relies on respect for others and self-respect.  A lot of people in the self-help community try to push the self aside: Manning up is the only side of it they see. But there are certain non-negotiables in this life. Certain things we can't cheat ourselves out of. We are not a piece of meat being acted on.    However, this is where God comes in. Some o...
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One scamp bites the dust while a new eats dem apples

In a chic Toronto bedroom, filled with curated décor, a vibrant girl with an exotic flair and a sleek bob sits behind her Apple computer. She’s not selling her soul on OnlyFans; instead, she’s rocking the gig economy as a copywriter for Dingus and Zazzy Inc. But let’s be real—"honesty" is a flexible term in this game.

As she juggles messages on Basecamp like a pro, her thoughts drift to her brand-new party fridge that just landed in her $2,000-a-month apartment in one of the trendiest neighborhoods. Is it a Smeg? Nope! Just a big ol’ fridge for fun times.

Scrolling through her inbox, she chuckles at a new colleague from South Africa. He’s sharp and gets rave reviews from clients, but in this hip company, being cool is the name of the game. His latest attempt at banter? Calling a song “cake.” What even is that? Cue the eye rolls!

"Wow. This song is cake, you guys!"

Silence. A single thumbs-up emoji floats by, and suddenly, it’s a meme-worthy moment. The news of his blunder spreads like wildfire. Enter Natalie, the tall, chatty blonde from England, who feels compelled to sprint (in spirit, of course) to Becca Kay, our resident queen bee, to report this grave offense. Becca cackles like a witch, cigarette-stained carrot-fingers to boot; sipping her tequila, delighting in the gossip.

The next day, our poor colleague finds himself locked out of the platform, effectively jobless. One moment he’s part of the team, and the next, he’s erased from existence, his contributions lost in the digital void.

Welcome to Dingus, where "cool" reigns supreme, and the stakes are as high as the skyscrapers outside. If you’re not in the inner circle, you’re out—no second chances.

Becca Kay, clearly thriving in her role as the cool kid, dreams up a bot that checks in on every employee every two minutes. "Hey friend!!!" becomes her mantra, a bubbly mask for the chaos lurking beneath.

Each time an ex-employee tries to reach out, they’re met with the same scripted replies:

“Hey friend!!! We love your work, but…” “Hey friend, thanks for the feedback! Just a heads-up…” “Hey friend, if there’s an issue, let’s chat—before we consider legal action…”

It’s a cycle of empty platitudes and faux concern, while Becca relishes her newfound power, ensuring that everyone remembers: the cool kids are always in charge.

Welcome to the wild world of Dingus and Zazzy, where your self-respect might just end up on the pavement outside, and the only thing harder to swallow than the truth is that tequila shot.



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