Commentary: Gen Z can’t afford Chicago’s affordable housing mandate – Chicago Tribune*

"Chicago’s high housing and mortgage rates, low inventory, stagnant wages and dwindling job prospects leave Gen Z workers with an unfortunate reality: Forget buying. Many struggle to simply move out of their parents’ homes."
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Hello, Indiana!
6 months ago

Gen Z seems predisposed to working menial jobs, expecting professional grade pay and benefits and buying Starbucks coffee and other outrageously priced stuff without batting an eye. Yet I’ve heard them carp about “ boomers “, as if we had it made. Working after school was the main distraction from trouble when we grew up, not hanging out with friends, playing games online and various time and money consuming past times. Frankly, I don’t think that they know how to work and haven’t a clue regarding finances.

David F
6 months ago

If you vote BLUE then move to New York City, I’m sure he will be making a place for you.

Leaving Soon, just not soon enough
6 months ago

Many will never move out of the basement; AI is changing the world very fast. Only the best will get ahead. AI will replace many entry level jobs.
Tech expert warns AI could spike unemployment over the next five years – CBS News

The only jobs left are going to be the jobs that the immigrants use to have.

Last edited 6 months ago by Leaving Soon, just not soon enough

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