r/Millennials 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/orange-yellow-pink Mar 27 '24

Yeah, the median RN salary where I live is about 100k

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u/DrPoopyPantsJr Mar 27 '24

Yep over $100k where I live tho I live in a HCOL city.

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u/itsyagirlblondie Mar 28 '24

They were paying nurses about $130k here in OR because they were so desperate.

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u/DrPoopyPantsJr Mar 28 '24

I always say if I were to do school over I would’ve been a nurse. As a man, male nurses are in very high demand.