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The main difference is when my folks worked shit jobs, they could still afford a house and car, raise a family. You do the same now, and you're in abject poverty.

The normal standard of living line was much lower and much easier to achieve. I think a lot of ppl have come to the conclusion that busting your ass and doing the bare minimum will net you the same short term result, so why bother.

When houses are un-obtainable, I think ppl have started to gravitate towards instant gratification via material purchases. This is fueled by Social media as it has made it extremely easy to see other ppl's highlights. I've never seen that many people with 25k Rolexes on the bus in HK.

Give me that dopamine injection.

100k used to some mythical number that means you're doing pretty well. Today, 100k single income means you are qualified for a 1bed room apartment next to Highway.