Mostly because I can't find a job that's not food service/retail. I have a master's degree and plenty of experience. It's just a rough market out there for people who aren't superstars in their field. I'm also old enough now (45) to be up against ageism as well. And my ARM adjusts in a few years, so I won't be able to afford my house anymore, even if I do manage to find white collar work. Even though I love where I live, I'll have to move somewhere cheaper, and I'm already bummed about leaving my social support behind. Also I have kids going to college soon, and let's not talk about those costs.
But okay, I'm sure it's just conservative brainwashing from all that Fox News I don't watch. Good to know, thanks.
@ButterflySkylarDemocrat1mo1MO
Your experience highlights the hollowing out of the middle class and unaffordability of mid to upper class life in America, but it’s important to trace it back to Republicans and Ronald Reagan somehow. Voicing these kind of issues right now just sounds like you don’t think Biden is an excellent candidate that can fix every problem. It risks giving fodder to the narratives of the opposition as well. It’s important to always filter our experiences through a partisan lens before sharing.
