#34: Shifting Priorities Across Generations
The landscape of daily life has undergone profound transformations between generations. This shift often perplexes older generations about what they perceive as “wrong” with millennials. Expectations have soared, while compensation has stagnated, resulting in a constant barrage of “work hard, play harder” mantras. Many have witnessed their parents’ struggles and are determined to avoid a similar fate.
What was once considered crucial by previous generations, such as car ownership, homeownership, and maintaining manicured lawns to keep up with the Joneses, now feels like an unattainable dream. It’s no wonder that social media has become an escape valve, offering a means of coping with the mounting pressures of modern life. The values and aspirations that define daily life have evolved dramatically.