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October 21, 2026

I Don't Remember Applying for the Position of Household CFO

October 21, 2026

Somewhere along the way, I became the household CFO. No interview, no salary, and absolutely no training. Just bills, budgets, mysterious charges, and a growing suspicion that half my dollars have abandoned their assigned positions. I'd like to speak to Human Resources.