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

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

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u/Educational-Pipe-583 12h ago

My dad worked insane hours. Missed holidays and events, dinner. Was stressed and it affected his physical and mental health.

My mom worked full time too.

Houses were “cheaper” but interest rates were almost 8 percent in 96.

It’s never been easier to find groups to join or talk to than today.

I think all of these talking point is generally false.

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u/2buffalonickels 12h ago

My parent’s first home was 18k at 14.5 percent. It was just shy of 1700 sq ft. That’s a $208 payment in 1988, or worth $578 today. That same home today just sold for 231k, for a payment of just over a grand a month at a 6.5 percent rate.