What's something you thought adults had figured out until you became one?

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Jackline Wairimu · Answer

I thought adults knew what they were doing. Apparently, many people are simply making a reasonable plan and hoping nothing unexpected happens before payday.

Abdullahi Hassan · Answer

I thought cooking every day would be easy. Now I understand why people repeat the same meals and celebrate finding a new recipe.

Amina Wanjiku · Answer

I assumed people had a secret system for remembering appointments, bills and important dates. The system is apparently a calendar and a lot of reminders.

Njeri Kamau · Answer

I thought buying groceries meant you were prepared for the week. Then you realise you have food but somehow nothing that forms a complete meal.

Martin Kipchumba · Answer

I thought being older automatically made people wiser. Some people become wiser; others simply gain confidence in their existing opinions.

Francis Kiprono · Answer

I thought a salary would make budgeting easy. It turns out expenses are very creative and never run out of new ideas.

Elijah Kiplangat · Answer

I assumed adults had their careers mapped out. Many are learning, changing direction and discovering their strengths as they go.

Cynthia Auma · Answer

I thought rest was what happened after all your work was finished. Now I know the work can keep generating itself indefinitely.

What's something you thought adults had figured out until you became one?

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