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Originally Posted by Fish
The reality is that many young people today would be incapable of actually doing something similar in today's economy. Most young people today cannot afford several vehicles, boats, etc. Simply working your ass off no longer provides young people all those extra things that you enjoyed. It's just not that simple these days. I know many young people who are very hard workers with great work ethic and have held a job for years, yet they can't even afford to own a home. Let alone extra vehicles, boats, etc. as reward for their hard work.
I'm not defending young people, because many are definitely lazy and unappreciative. But the idea that the entire younger generation simply needs to roll up their sleaves and get a job and everything will be provided like it was in the golden years, it just doesn't apply the same as it did 50 years ago. It's not all the younger generation's fault. Wages have been stagnant for decades while costs have skyrocketed. The playing field has absolutely changed.
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Wages have been pushed down by NAFTA and illegal immigration. This is not meant to be a political statement as it is documented and quantifiable. I was a free market guy as an Economics major, but it has decimated the middle class. That being said, I see many of today's youths using door dash regularly, having the newest and best Iphone/Galaxy etc. Wealth doesn't come easy, but I've seen a lot of young folks with average jobs who are in great shape in their 30's.