i finally got a promotion at work. i’ve been busting my ass for months, and it feels like a win. but here's the thing: every time i share good news, my friends turn it into something about them. they either act like i'm “lucky” or make some backhanded comment about how “it must be nice” to get ahead. it’s like they can’t just let me have a moment without trying to make it about their own struggles. i'm so fucking tired of it. i’ve been working hard for this, but the thought of having to listen to their jealousy or shitty comments makes me want to keep it all to myself. i shouldn’t have to hide my success, but i know the second i tell them, it’ll turn into a competition. i hate that i’m scared to share something good because of how they’ll twist it into something negative.