Man's spot-on theory on why millennials and Gen Z are so burned out blows up the internet
Many people have been trying to figure out why younger generations are struggling and exhausted all the time. A common observation from older people is that Gen Zs and millennials don’t seem as enthusiastic about work. However, there are profound reasons why they seem so burnt out and tired. A man named Freddie Smith (@fmsmith319) revealed why younger people are demotivated and exhausted. His reasons are resonating with many and have become an eye-opener to a majority. A study noted that 25% of younger people are feeling burned out, per Study Find. 83% of Americans believe that the beginning phases of adulthood are more challenging than what it was a decade ago.
Smith noted that many people believe that Gen Zs are “lazy” because they seem burned out all the time. However, he disagreed with the notion and said that the group is tired not because of work but because of a system that’s “rigged,” per Newsweek. He noted that despite working 40 hours a week, younger people have “nothing to show for,” at the end of the month. They are unable to save or even keep anything because they’re drowning in debt and expenses, one after the other. Sharing a possible thought younger people have, Smith shared, "It's like, ‘I earn $3,00,000 a year but have nothing at the end of it. If anything, I have $25,000 debt.’”
The man went on to explain that when they see no possible income coming in and constantly feel they have nothing, it's bound to discourage them. "It feels like you're pouring from an empty cup every day. You do everything right—get the degree and work long hours, but you're still drowning in rent, debt and rising costs. There's this mounting frustration that no matter how hard you try, you're not getting ahead,” he noted. “And then you guys are telling them, ‘You’re broke because of your coffee.’ No, it’s because of the 25% inflation, 30% increase in rent, the 25%-30% tax,” he added.
The man mentioned that these problems have become a limitation due to which people can’t have kids and maintain relationships. “It’s all a decline in living standards,” he remarked. Coming to millennials, Smith revealed that the case is not very different. “Millennials are living with roommates in their 30s and not having kids,” he sadly revealed. "It's hard to feel inspired or hopeful when you're constantly just trying to stay above water,” he said. Concluding strongly, the man said, “Humans are good at adapting, but there’s a fine line between adapting and being taken advantage of and we’re being taken advantage of.”
"Burnout isn't a personal weakness, it's often a logical response to an unsustainable system. Not everyone wants to be a millionaire, but everyone should be able to work a full-time job and live a decent life. Dignity shouldn't be a luxury,” he remarked. @scorpio.bre said, “As a millennial—I’m making the most money I have ever made and I’m still the most broke I’ve ever been.” @destinyanishow said, “We’re not seeing the fruits of our labor.” @simplyjoy noted, “We’re literally living in the worst time to be an adult.” @waywardwaitress remarked, “Working full time, earning nothing, owning nothing. Why would we not be exhausted?”
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