Meet Alex Chen, a recent engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo who landed a job in the competitive tech scene of the Bay Area. Growing up in a household where financial success was highly valued, Alex frequently observes the stark earning disparities in the industry. Now navigating the dating landscape, Alex is both amused and perplexed by the intense focus on income that defines their social interactions, reflecting a blend of ambition and an evolving understanding of self-worth beyond monetary value.