Remember the gut-punch of learning Santa was just your dad in a bad beard? Well, adulthood’s got 25 more kicks like that! From realizing college was a scam for PowerPoint skills to finding out your boss doesn’t care about your “dedication,” these Reddit gems expose the harsh truths of grown-up life. Grab a tissue—or a drink.

 

25 Grown-Up Equivalents to Discovering Santa Isn’t Real