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In reply to the discussion: This, my friends, is far too typical for my generation. [View all]kmlisle
(276 posts)I have children and nephews and nieces in their late 20s who work 3 jobs to keep up. The assumption that we are oblivious as a generation also assumes we have no family with younger members. Every generation has its challenges and I would agree that this one with the combination of college debt and a terrible economy with narrowing opportunities and income inequality in many ways is especially difficult and stressful for young people.
On the other hand there are always opportunities that your parents did not have, if you can only see them and seize the day. The old Chinese proverb about Danger and Opportunity comes to mind. We brought our children up with the idea that they should look for a career that really satisfies them in ways more than making money. One where they could give back and enjoy and take pride in the work they did no matter what. My daughter, though poor in money, is very rich in these other qualities in her work and I am very proud of her.
My generation had its own challenges including lack of opportunities for women that have improved a lot over the years and blessings in that the jobs were there when we graduated. I would wish for all our next generations a job that lets you give back that you can take pride in and also that is sufficient to pay the bills and plan for the future. That last part is the tragedy of today's young workers. That is being taken from them slowly and surely.