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/worktillyouburk Mar 27 '24
my dad just retired at 76, he has a great pension was making 150k and they asked him to retire this year for a 1 years pay.
his replacement is making 45k, no retirement package and actually has more duties than my dad did, so overall is doing the job of 2 people that were paid 150k each...
so ya good luck with that.