You’ve been watching Spongebob Squarepants wrong your entire childhood. Do you remember Spongebob’s annoyed tentacle neighbour, Squidward? I once thought I was supposed to be like the lively and free-spirited yellow sponge, but as I’ve gotten older, it’s apparent that I relate way more to Squidward. I’m sure many of you feel this way. And these are the reasons why:

He’s Always Tired

Squidward, "I knew I shouldn't have gotten out of bed today."

Bed sounds so much better than dealing with work. How many of you wish you could go back to bed right now?

He Speaks The Truth

Squidward, "Wake Me Up When I Care."

We all have those days—the ones that make it difficult to get up in the morning and go to work. Everything feels like it’s going wrong and we just don’t want to be involved. So, we get grouchy and sad.

Has Realistic Expectations

Squidward, "Hello, miserable life."

Squidward gets it. He doesn’t love his job but he needs it to pay the bills. Squidward didn’t follow his dreams because reality smacked him hard. Reminding us that sometimes we have to do what we don’t want to in order to keep going.

He’s Ready And Waiting To Be Acknowledged

Squidward, "Hello, you've reached the home of unrecognized talent."

He just keeps waiting for his potential to be recognized, knowing it’s going to happen at some point.

Thoughts On The Future

When we’re not sure what to do for the rest of our lives, the future can be a terrifying thought. It can leave us feeling stumped and uncertain… much like Squidward here.

Same Old Thing, Day In And Day Out

Squidward getting bored of routine

Doing the same things over and over can turn what was once fun and exciting into something mundane and tiring. It can send us spiraling into a funk that makes our daily routine less cheerful over time.

When Staying In Sounds Better Than Going Out

Squidward in a purple robe, happy

After a long week of work, the prospect of staying in and doing absolutely nothing is more exciting than going out.

Ready To Hide From Responsibilities

Squidward rolling up in a blanket and hiding under the bed

Responsibilities can stress us out. Squidward has the right idea—roll up in a blanket and hide from the world.

Your Dreams Are Harder To Accomplish Than First Believed

Here lies Squidward's Hopes and Dreams

When we’re younger, we usually have high expectations of what we think life will be like. We build things up in our head and make it seem like they are totally possible. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out the way we expect. Squidward got that right from the beginning, but don’t worry! These hopes and dreams can stay with you for the rest of your life… in student loans.

Squidward Lets Loose

Squidward dance

By the end of the week, a release is exactly what we need! And that might involve going out, dancing silly in the house, having a drink—or five—with friends, or chilling at home. Something’s gotta help you deal with the stress of stepping into adulthood, so make time for it!