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✨Things I Cannot Survive Corporate Life Without✨

aka my 24 y/o corporate girly starter pack 👜👩🏻‍💻

1️⃣ Slippers under my desk – because who is actually sitting in heels for 8 hours straight? Not me.

2️⃣ Extra dress shoes – emergencies happen (rain, blisters, broken heel… corporate girly disasters are real).

3️⃣ Snacks – my desk is basically a mini pantry. If you hear crinkling, mind your business.

4️⃣ Water bottle + caffeine of choice – hydration AND fake energy.

5️⃣ Hand cream + lip balm – office air = desert.

🌸 These little things lowkey keep me sane while pretending to have my life together in corporate America.

What are some of your must haves to survive your job?

#lemon8partner #fyp #corporategirly #relateable #workessentials

2025/9/26 Edited to

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I feel this on a spiritual level! Especially the snacks part, gotta have my desk pantry.

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