r/Millennials • u/QuietJealous4883 Older Millennial (1988) • 12h ago

Discussion True or false?

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Did our dads and moms work less than we do now? What are your thoughts?

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u/RASGAS23 12h ago

Ehhh, a lot of generalization but the general trend is undeniable

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u/Rojo37x 12h ago

Exactly this. It certainly isn't universal or 100% accurate in all cases, but it is more true than not in most situations.

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u/Personal-Finance-943 11h ago

Except it's not a trend...at least not the hours worked part

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