HAPPYish

Thom Payne, a 44-year-old, finds his life turned upside down when his new 25-year-old boss, a so-called “wunderkind,” enters the scene, frequently using buzzwords like “digital,” “social,” and “viral.” Thom is left wondering if he needs a personal “rebranding” or if he simply has a limited capacity for joy. Perhaps the quest for happiness is a futile pursuit, given that true happiness is a lofty goal. In a world as absurd as ours, perhaps the most one can realistically aim for is to be somewhat happy.