r/Millennials • u/bookflow • 9h ago

Discussion Are you tired yet?

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u/MintyFresh771 9h ago

I started at 14… I’m ready for the sweet darkness to take me.

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u/Xavier_Emery1983 Xennial 8h ago

Started at 15. Worked as many as 3 jobs at a time and still have only an 11 year old Jeep. After living expenses and basically letting my ex-husband take my money, I have food stamps, Medicaid, and 2 toddlers to show for all of that work.

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u/chill_lax_bruh 6h ago

JEEP - Just Empty Every Pocket

At least you have health insurance, I've spent more on doctors than I paid for my last two cars and I still owe more.

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u/Kodiak_Wylde Millennial ('88) 8h ago

I too yern for the urn. Started babysitting and then pet sitting at 10. Then had a full highschool schedule with band and student council. Worked on the college farm and have had At least 2 jobs at the same time. Now at my first office job and I'm
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u/throwawaykirie 8h ago

Closer to the age I started working (13)

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u/CatManDo206 8h ago

Me too, and small part time paper route before that

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u/Maleficent-Box4114 8h ago

Same. First official paycheck job was as a janitor in my parent’s office. My bones hurt. So does my soul.

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u/GroovyGhouley Millennial 8h ago

Same 😭 I'm over this shit

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u/BFfF3 4h ago

Same bro.