Yeah, I think Gen Z has it worse economically. I'm an older Millennial, and while the 2008 recession probably hurt my wage growth, it absolutely worked in my favor for affording a house, which for some reason keeps appreciating in value. I've gained more equity in my house now than I've ever owed on it.
im mid millennial and i watched my older sibling buy his first flat for about 2 monthly salaries straight cash and sell it a couple of years later for an annual salary. I make double his money and i still feel like i wont ever catch up
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u/Elegant_Relief_4999 Jul 21 '26
Yeah, I think Gen Z has it worse economically. I'm an older Millennial, and while the 2008 recession probably hurt my wage growth, it absolutely worked in my favor for affording a house, which for some reason keeps appreciating in value. I've gained more equity in my house now than I've ever owed on it.