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SUNDAY, 10 OCTOBER 1993
You'll never get on the property ladder.
The only plot you'll ever own is two metres deep, and there's a waiting list.
— Zack, unqualified
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PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
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- You asked the chatbot if you were a good parent. It said "absolutely" before…
- Hard work pays off eventually. It's paying off right now. Your boss just bought…
- You've been "about to start the gym" since January. It's October. The gym has…
- You manifested your dream job. The universe received the request, checked your CV and…
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