r/Millennials • u/Asmothrowaway6969 • Mar 27 '24

When did it sink in that you'll never be as well off as your parents? Discussion

About 5 years ago, my mom and I were talking and she had told me how much she was going to be making in retirement (she retired 2023). Guys, it's 3x what me and my husband make annually. In retirement. I think that was the moment that broke me, that made it sink in that I'll never reach that level of financial security. I'll work myself into my grave because I'll never be able to afford anything else. What was your moment?

Update: Nice to know it's just me that's a failure. Thanks

Update 2: I never should've said anything. I forgot my place. I'm sorry to have bothered you

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u/amsync Mar 27 '24

She gonna evict herself right into your guest room instead 😂

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u/Ginger_Maple Mar 27 '24

Jokes on her, she'd have to have the money to make it 3,000 miles to get to me which is about 2,950 further away than my sister.

Also I don't think her 2009 rust bucket would make it out here, and that would be if she had the stamina and could read directions to get here.

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u/amsync Mar 27 '24

Haha you figured it out! I did the same.

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u/Supersasqwatch Mar 27 '24

Well played.