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.

Some families have house rules. Ours has a monarchy, a laminated crown, and a ruler who dismisses his staff with the words, “Go back to work.” Welcome to life in the royal household.

Adulthood came with beautiful promises, questionable instructions, and an alarming amount of paperwork. We'd like to speak to management.