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In reply to the discussion: This, my friends, is far too typical for my generation. [View all]CoffeeCat
(24,411 posts)My post went off point from your post, and I appreciate your kind thoughts. I agree with you about some Boomers
failing to understand why their younger children are experiencing tougher times. The economic reality of this country
has been turned on its head since 2008. Everything has changed. There's been a downward pressure on salaries, for sure.
We took a 30 percent paycut and my husband is a network engineer--a professional. Our benefits have been drastically
cut and we pay $500+ a month when we used to pay $0. Food and gas have skyrocketed.
Many boomers had it easy, especially the older boomers. They worked hard and excelled in a booming economy. Many of them made out like bandits in the stock market. Yes, there are many people who are succeeding, but it's not as easy as it used to be.
I'm in the suburbs, and your point is well taken. People have buckled down. I know many parents who are working extra jobs in the evening--at Home Depot, Kohl's, etc., because costs and the cost of college have made it nearly impossible to afford everything that used to be affordable.
Thank you for the interesting OP and conversation.