The article illustrates the challenges of transitioning into adulthood, particularly in the context of managing finances. The narrator, Katie, reflects on her feelings of uncertainty while discussing her financial goals with advisers in a professional setting. Despite her initial discomfort, she recognizes the importance of defining her aspirations and acknowledges that her past experiences with minimum wage made these discussions feel surreal. This juxtaposition of her previous life and current responsibilities portrays the struggle of young adults attempting to portray maturity in unfamiliar situations.
Speaking with financial advisers made me feel like I was play-acting at adulthood, grappling with self-doubt while navigating this new stage of life.
I felt the pressure of defining my financial goals, a task that suddenly seemed significant now that I had a steady job.
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