Every day, it feels like I’m logging into a new website for work. Each one needs a username and, of course, a password. But not just any password….a strong one. That means I have to use uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, special symbols, and probably a secret code only I can decipher. And as if that wasn’t enough, some of these websites make me change my password every week! Who can keep track of all that?
I’ll be honest, sometimes I forget which password I used where. Did I use “Firefighter123!” or “Fireman!456”? Oh, wait, I used that one last week, so now it’s “StrongPassword789!!!” Trying to keep track of it all is like solving a puzzle, except the prize is getting to log in and do my work.
Let’s not forget usernames! Some websites want my email, others want me to create something unique, and I can’t remember which one I used for what. I’ve tried using the same password for everything, but websites are getting smart. They know my tricks and won’t let me reuse passwords, no matter how clever I think I am.
Then there’s the password manager. It’s supposed to keep track of all my passwords, but guess what? It needs a password, too! So now I have to remember the one password that holds all the others. If I forget that one, well, I might as well just give up.
Don’t get me wrong…I understand why this is necessary. We need strong passwords to protect our accounts and make sure everything is safe. I get it, especially in a job like mine where things have to run smoothly. Websites need to work well to keep everything organized and efficient.
But man, it can be overwhelming sometimes. Keeping track of all these usernames and passwords is like having another job on top of the one I already have. Hopefully, one day, they’ll come up with a better system. Until then, I’ll keep doing my best to remember it all… or maybe just write it down somewhere safe…..anyone else feel the same way I do?????
