re: Can anyone here admit that a lot of hardworking young people are fricked?

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I just realized this is most likely an elaborate troll. There is no way you're really this obtuse.

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if so, the commitment to the bit is uncanny

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I just realized this is most likely an elaborate troll. There is no way you're really this obtuse.

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I was thinking so for a moment but enough of his posts are “serious” that I think he’s just another crazy person like Roger.

I mean think about it, he’s 55 and childless with nothing to do. He’s likely an insane person

Edit: he does turn into a troll when he realizes he’s backed himself too far in a corner but it’s very obvious so more support he’s starting off being serious

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Tex, you want me to help with your truck or not?

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Keep it from burning oil for me. My friend is a certified mechanic at a nearby shop and has run the diagnostic for me. There’s no leak. If it’s the piston rings, I’ll need a new engine.

Mingo, if Tex wants my help with his truck and makes a new thread, can you stay out of it unless you know something about it? Please? We won’t talk about finances, I promise.

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He just told you what is wrong with his truck.

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He posted at 1:59. I posted at 2:01. I do have to write my post don’t I and might not see interim posts before I hit submit?

And you don’t know if he has a blown engine. Not enough information yet.

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So what did you study in college? Did you graduate? What line of work are you in now?

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I'm doing just fine. But this whole conversation is not about me an individual. It's about the macroeconomic factors fricking over several of the younger generations.

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I'm doing just fine. But this whole conversation is not about me an individual. It's about the macroeconomic factors fricking over several of the younger generations.

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I was assured that massive illegal immigration, uncontrolled money printing, eagerness of companies to offshore jobs or bring in H-1Bs, and skyrocketing cost of living and inflation has absolutely no effect on your daily life and the real problem is that you’re just not trying hard enough.

Compared to what?
I seem to recall the infamous "misery index" with out-of-control interest rates and terrible unemployment during the reign of the peanut farmer. But people worked hard and made their way through it.
If you choose a degree or trade in something foolish, you will struggle.
If you choose something that you can realistically make a living out of doing, you will not struggle as much.
Choose wisely.
Then work hard and make responsible choices with what you earn.
If you burn through your money and fail to invest it well, you will never get ahead.
Or you can just live in Mommy's basement and whine about how hard your life is.

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year after another older guy and I retired the company folded.

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So all the young hard workers ended up without a job?