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re: Millennials are struggling to live alone and enter adulthood, U.S. census data shows
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:29 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:29 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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The study says young men, ages 25 to 34, have plunged in the income ladder, with 41% of them earning less than $30,000 a year. That’s a change from 25% of young men making such low wages in 1975.
Jesus Christ get your shite together you bunch of losers! You're dragging down my demographic.
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Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:34 pm to DollaChoppa
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You know, ive kinda been considering quitting my job and moving in with my parents. I guess the idea of it just appeals to my generation. Its not my fault, its society's
I am 25. I can not tell if you are serious. Everyone wants to say people are lazy and not put any effort into seeking the real problem (which ironically is the definition of laziness).
Finding moderately well-paying jobs is just as much about contacts and networking as it is education. Also, I feel like the job standards may have increased more so than people care to admit. There are jobs that high schoolers were allowed to do back in the 90s that require degrees, interns, etc. to be considered for employment.
We have a situation of job requirement inflation in addition to price inflation.
All that said, I understand that previous generations have had it hard too. I think the statistics seem worse due to the high volume of college graduates. Other reasons my detractors should consider is that companies have limited resources regardless of qualified applicants.
I have to find the link, but a Harvard University professor has said that they could double the enrollment with qualified, top-tier candidates if they wish. What makes you think companies can not do this as well.
Sometimes well qualified or high potential people get stuck. And you can pull the bootstraps all you want, but at some point, you need an opportunity with a company.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:34 pm to TitleistProV1X
quote:the frick do you care?
You're dragging down my demographic.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:37 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Read this on Drudge earlier. Baws just gotta have a will and a work ethic. One thing my father taught me. Nothing in this life is coming for free. That job isn't coming to the front door. You gotta go out and work for everything you want. I'm not even 30 and I'm kicking arse because I know I have to
This post was edited on 4/20/17 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:38 pm to Byron Bojangles III
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the frick do you care?
I don't want to be tied to those types of statistics. Shite is embarrassing. Millennials are setting the bar pretty low for my two kids.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:41 pm to meauxses
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This isn't that surprising. Most people I know that go to school in their home town live with their parent. Why add the expense of housing while you're in school if you don't have to.
I'd rather not bring a chick home after a night of drinking and have Mom come tuck us into bed. Guess that wasn't an issue for you though buddy
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:41 pm to Pecker
Eh, here in dc, if you're 25, you've been on your own for a few years now. The generalization in the op is just that, a generalization.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:42 pm to volod
One issue is requiring a degree for a shitload of jobs where it's unnecessary.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:45 pm to volod
quote:i think this is overstated in regards to entry level jobs at NOT top tier firms.
Finding moderately well-paying jobs is just as much about contacts and networking as it is education.
i hate to be so anecdotal, but i have friends who got decent/good jobs trolling job boards, lsu career services, etc.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:46 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I'd go as far to say that they have way to many people in college. Go ask a master plumber how his helpers are. Most can't find good help. That is a career to get into that requires very little book smarts and can pay huge dividends if time and effort is applied.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:46 pm to volod
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Harvard University professor has said that they could double the enrollment with qualified, top-tier candidates if they wish. What makes you think companies can not do this as well.
It isn't even close to being the same thing.
If you double enrollment that means the school takes in more tuition money. If a company doubles the number of employees their payroll doubles.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:47 pm to TitleistProV1X
Too many guidance counselor and parents told their kids over the last 30 yrs to follow their dreams and go to college and major in some liberal arts degree. The problem is, they have never squired any skills and come into adulthood saddled with 10s of thousands $$ worth of debt only to find that their creative writing major will only get them a $19,000 job if any at all.
They never learned a trade or a valuable skill high paying employers value. Meanwhile, the kids the same age that did not go to college and attend vo tech school for $5,000 are now making 60 bucks an hour as a plumber or electrician, probably got married around 22 and have a kid or two by 30, plus own a home a boat, a camper, etc.
Most of the kids honestly thought they were going down the "right" path because their whole existence they have been told to be unique and dreamchasers. In reality, they were given the absolute worst real world advice and only learn so once it's too late.
I know numerous college grads and masters degree holders who end up working at a plant as an operator , a job which requires a high school diploma in most cases, because they can't find a job which remotely pays the same amount even with their degrees.
They never learned a trade or a valuable skill high paying employers value. Meanwhile, the kids the same age that did not go to college and attend vo tech school for $5,000 are now making 60 bucks an hour as a plumber or electrician, probably got married around 22 and have a kid or two by 30, plus own a home a boat, a camper, etc.
Most of the kids honestly thought they were going down the "right" path because their whole existence they have been told to be unique and dreamchasers. In reality, they were given the absolute worst real world advice and only learn so once it's too late.
I know numerous college grads and masters degree holders who end up working at a plant as an operator , a job which requires a high school diploma in most cases, because they can't find a job which remotely pays the same amount even with their degrees.
This post was edited on 4/20/17 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:52 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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Millennials are struggling to live alone and enter adulthood, U.S. census data shows
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:55 pm to Cowboyfan89
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I've been working full-time since I finished undergrad, moved out of my parent's house about the same time, worked and paid my way through grad school, and got married and have a kid.
These idiots that put work before anything else are going to regret it when they are in their 40s and browsing eHarmony for their "perfect match".
Posted on 4/20/17 at 10:59 pm to tigerinthebueche
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Wow, adulting is hard. Who knew?
Must have been nice for the previous generation going into a booming job market begging for bodies without experience. Or not having to undertake massive student loans in an economic recession just to get part of what jobs are looking for. All while not having to pay cell phone and cable bills knowing that the social security you are forced to fork over will never be returned to you.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 11:01 pm to tigerinthebueche
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Wow, adulting is hard. Who knew?
t-minus 7 hours before you have to report for duty, wagie
Posted on 4/20/17 at 11:02 pm to Jack Ruby
quote:Nowadays, damn near every job requires a college level degree and 3-5 years experience
I know numerous college grads and masters degree holders who end up working at a plant as an operator , a job which requires a high school diploma in most cases,
Posted on 4/20/17 at 11:03 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
When was the last census and why wasn't I aware of it?
Posted on 4/20/17 at 11:14 pm to Rougaroux
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30 year old here. Wife, two kids, college degrees. Been working fulltime since 20. Worked summers and winters roughnecking (to pay for school) before that with partime jobs during the semester. Making 6 figures good benefits. Ole lady works too (not making quite as much, but the best benefits out there. No help from parents. One kid in day care and one in pre-k (we pay for). Own two houses (actually the bank owns them right now), nice vehicles... These lazy, entitled millenials make it easy to be successful by working hard and being halfway cool.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 11:24 pm to rocket31
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minus 7 hours before you have to report for duty, wagie
Sugar momma or you living with parents?
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