As inflation soars higher and interest rates creep up, the dream of owning a home and achieving financial stability slides further out of reach. A lot of people hold off on big life choices like getting a house or having kids until they're more stable financially. When thrust into these situations, one's drive for achieving top-tier financial security takes center stage and oftentimes supersedes finding any enjoyment out of our day-to-day work.
Working hard but feeling like you're not reaping the rewards? Stuck with stagnant wages, no career advancement opportunities, and an unfulfilling work environment? It's what leaves many of us dissatisfied, not just in terms of our own personal happiness but also as a drag on overall economic vitality. Given all that, we have to continue adapting finding ways to bring stability and fulfillment into our lives.
Topic: Millennials Get None of the Era’s Dividends! - page 3. (Read 558 times)
Hey, Millennials — the generation that grew up with the internet and smartphones — do you ever feel like you’re the forgotten children of history? We were once told to work hard, study diligently, and the world would be ours. But reality seems to have a different script for us. From financial crises to high inflation, Millennials have experienced a series of “missing era dividends,” as if the world owes us a check that never gets cashed.
I dont agree with that. Especially because I am a millennial.
I think millennials were very luck.
The 2008 economy crisis was basically a buying opportunity. SP500 sky rocket since millennials started to make money:
Since 2009, when most millennials were beginning their carrers, sp500 increased 500%, an amazing opportunity.
Do you want more dividends than that?
Also, US market is still booming, there are basically jobs for everyone
I don't quite see what "dividends" have to do with it. I understand that it is said in a metaphorical sense, within the historical account you make but for comparison maybe you would like more to have enjoyed the dividends had you been born another time, as it seems to be understood, but don't compare yourself only with the boomers, man. Try comparing yourself to those who had to go to WWI or WWII and enjoyed the "dividends" of dying in it or coming out alive after seeing atrocities and with post traumatic stress the rest of their lives.
Hey, Millennials — the generation that grew up with the internet and smartphones — do you ever feel like you’re the forgotten children of history? We were once told to work hard, study diligently, and the world would be ours. But reality seems to have a different script for us. From financial crises to high inflation, Millennials have experienced a series of “missing era dividends,” as if the world owes us a check that never gets cashed.
The Baptism of the Financial Crisis
The 2008 financial crisis was a major setback. Just as we were gearing up to make our mark, the economic wave crashed over us. The job market turned into a post-apocalyptic scene, with unemployment rates soaring and newly minted graduates taking any job they could find. Picture someone with a master’s degree working at a coffee shop — sounds inspiring, right? Actually, we’d prefer stable career paths over “starting from the bottom” motivational stories.
The Cutthroat Job Market
The job market is like a giant gladiatorial arena, where a high degree is the bare minimum. Our generation not only competes with peers but also with overqualified “gods” in the job market. Internships, gig work, and temp jobs have become the norm. Job stability? What’s that? Sometimes, it feels like we’re starring in a workplace version of “The Hunger Games.”
The Pandemic “Assist”
Remember the COVID-19 pandemic? That really added insult to injury. Remote work sounded like a dream at first, but we ended up as 24/7 on-call “work machines.” Those once-clear career plans were turned upside down. Mental health? In this “work frenzy,” anxiety and stress became our new normal. Plans and goals seemed to vanish overnight.
The Squeeze of High Inflation and Rising Interest Rates
Next, welcome to the era of high inflation and rising interest rates. House prices skyrocketed, leaving us staring at our dream homes from afar. The constant rise in student loans and living costs made it hard to breathe. Financial security became the top priority, and major life decisions? They had to wait. More and more Millennials are delaying buying homes and starting families, simply because their wallets can’t keep up.
Work hard to make money, but the wallet stays empty
In this environment, financial security became paramount. According to a global survey by payroll services company ADP, only 25% of Millennials (ages 24–34) prioritize enjoyment in their daily work when choosing a job, compared to 45% of Baby Boomers aged 55 and over. Instead, 56% of Millennials prioritize salary, a higher percentage than the 44% of younger employees aged 18–24. Millennials also value career development opportunities more than other age groups. We’ve turned into realists because dreams don’t pay the bills.
Despite working hard, many Millennials feel they’re not getting the returns they deserve. Job satisfaction surveys reveal that many Millennials are dissatisfied with their salaries, work environment, and career development opportunities. Stagnant wage growth and career bottlenecks make it difficult to find a sense of achievement and satisfaction at work. This not only affects personal career happiness but also has a negative impact on the economic vitality of society as a whole.
The Baptism of the Financial Crisis
The 2008 financial crisis was a major setback. Just as we were gearing up to make our mark, the economic wave crashed over us. The job market turned into a post-apocalyptic scene, with unemployment rates soaring and newly minted graduates taking any job they could find. Picture someone with a master’s degree working at a coffee shop — sounds inspiring, right? Actually, we’d prefer stable career paths over “starting from the bottom” motivational stories.
The Cutthroat Job Market
The job market is like a giant gladiatorial arena, where a high degree is the bare minimum. Our generation not only competes with peers but also with overqualified “gods” in the job market. Internships, gig work, and temp jobs have become the norm. Job stability? What’s that? Sometimes, it feels like we’re starring in a workplace version of “The Hunger Games.”
The Pandemic “Assist”
Remember the COVID-19 pandemic? That really added insult to injury. Remote work sounded like a dream at first, but we ended up as 24/7 on-call “work machines.” Those once-clear career plans were turned upside down. Mental health? In this “work frenzy,” anxiety and stress became our new normal. Plans and goals seemed to vanish overnight.
The Squeeze of High Inflation and Rising Interest Rates
Next, welcome to the era of high inflation and rising interest rates. House prices skyrocketed, leaving us staring at our dream homes from afar. The constant rise in student loans and living costs made it hard to breathe. Financial security became the top priority, and major life decisions? They had to wait. More and more Millennials are delaying buying homes and starting families, simply because their wallets can’t keep up.
Work hard to make money, but the wallet stays empty
In this environment, financial security became paramount. According to a global survey by payroll services company ADP, only 25% of Millennials (ages 24–34) prioritize enjoyment in their daily work when choosing a job, compared to 45% of Baby Boomers aged 55 and over. Instead, 56% of Millennials prioritize salary, a higher percentage than the 44% of younger employees aged 18–24. Millennials also value career development opportunities more than other age groups. We’ve turned into realists because dreams don’t pay the bills.
Despite working hard, many Millennials feel they’re not getting the returns they deserve. Job satisfaction surveys reveal that many Millennials are dissatisfied with their salaries, work environment, and career development opportunities. Stagnant wage growth and career bottlenecks make it difficult to find a sense of achievement and satisfaction at work. This not only affects personal career happiness but also has a negative impact on the economic vitality of society as a whole.
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