I understand the frustration of an extended adolescence but not the failure of this generation to fight for what they want. As someone who had an extended educational adolescence, I still moved out of my parents’ home at 19, paid my own way through med school (my parents’ gift to me was to pay my car insurance, which was much appreciated…
I understand the frustration of an extended adolescence but not the failure of this generation to fight for what they want. As someone who had an extended educational adolescence, I still moved out of my parents’ home at 19, paid my own way through med school (my parents’ gift to me was to pay my car insurance, which was much appreciated), and worked hours as a resident inconceivable to most of my friends. Turning 30 was tough, though, when I was working 110 hours a week, staying overnight at the hospital every third night (no guy puts up with that), and making a pittance for a salary, when my college chums were making 6 figures, getting married, buying houses, and having kids. I chose a path of professional development that did not allow personal development. But at least I lived in my own place, however lowly it may have been.
I understand the frustration of an extended adolescence but not the failure of this generation to fight for what they want. As someone who had an extended educational adolescence, I still moved out of my parents’ home at 19, paid my own way through med school (my parents’ gift to me was to pay my car insurance, which was much appreciated), and worked hours as a resident inconceivable to most of my friends. Turning 30 was tough, though, when I was working 110 hours a week, staying overnight at the hospital every third night (no guy puts up with that), and making a pittance for a salary, when my college chums were making 6 figures, getting married, buying houses, and having kids. I chose a path of professional development that did not allow personal development. But at least I lived in my own place, however lowly it may have been.