The protesters are saying it's about the cost of living and schools, but this is just looting and vandalism. The poor woman is pleading for them to stop and they just ignore her. This will fix nothing.

For me its normal 3, but sometimes 10

Not only does it feel blinding when im walking in the evening, it reminds me of some type prison or military base. I do miss some warm lights.

Hey everyone,

I was watching a video recently that was breaking down how the US and parts of Europe are basically undergoing a "third-worldification" for the younger generation, and it really made me stop and think.

Coming from a developing country, we’ve always been used to certain economic walls: housing being completely out of reach unless your family helps you out, entry-level salaries that don't cover basic groceries or rent, companies that exploit you while giving zero loyalty in return, and young adults staying in their parents' houses well into their 20s or 30s because moving out is basically financial suicide.

What blows my mind seeing posts on here lately is how Gen Z in the West is describing almost the exact same reality.

Entry-level jobs pay nowhere near enough to survive independently anymore, forcing a ton of people back home with their parents. Companies are bragging about record profits while pulling layoffs and expecting 60-hour work weeks for peanuts. And the old promise that if you just get a degree, work hard, and save up, you'll eventually buy a house and live comfortably feels completely dead for our age group.

It honestly feels like that "developed world" safety net is disappearing, and young people everywhere are hitting the exact same wall regardless of where they live.

For those of you in the US or Europe right now, how real does this feel to you on the ground? Are you actually able to see a path to financial independence, or does it feel like the system is just broken everywhere for our generation?

Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

Saw someone use 'no cap' sincerely and got roasted for it being 'ancient.' That phrase was everywhere like two years ago. Feels like the half life of words got cut in half.

Sup guys.

I am a cis tan muscular bald man with chest, leg, and facial hair.

I want to be Zendaya for Halloween while my girlfriend is going to wear a spiderman body suit.

To me, this is hilarious. But I don't want to offend anybody, specifically anybody who is transgender.

Yes/no?

Edit: I am fervently anti-trump and I believe in equal rights and progression.

My parents, grandparents and basically the last gen all had crazy stories in highschool or college how they got multiple gfs, heard stories of even some relative who didn't even finish uni had to dropout, but he had married a wive and a kid and he was also cheating on her and turned into alcoholism in the end and lost the relationship and the child.

Meaaanwhile, we can't even get basic jobs at supermarket and some of them requiring a degree. Relationships? Forget it, no situationships, no dating experience, nothing. Just worrying about how we gonna afford rent the next month. We can't even take care of ourselves, forget about dating at all especially when the expectations are sky rocket

Am I delusional or are men now more openly fluid and touchy?

Hey guys, M22 here and I noticed something but I really want to check if I am overexagarting or if it's more a niche thing or really a visible trend. So I think that especially in this decade people started to realise that sexuality does not need to be tied to an strict "identity" and that it is much more fluid and yes even for men.

So a gen z guy who is technically bi/pan but I don't really care about labels, I like women, men, trans people,... and for me it comes down to the person to who I want to be with.

What I have noticed is, that beside biphobia and homophobia that still exist, it is much more chill and accepted. So far I never got any biphobia in my real life or people seeing me as less masculine just because I like dudes too. And I don't live in a particullary "woke" area but in a small town in southern Germany.

Now I also noticed people my age being much more aware of it and seeing it as legitimate but also men became much more touchy with eachother in a way that girls are and were allowed before. In my school guys from a soccer group even kissed shirtless on a party and that photo made it into the graduation book. Nobody said "oh gay.." but actually a girl I liked at the time showed me this and said "Oh well that's a common thing around those super masc / frat dudes". Also my best female friend is into more softer guys, also a Harry Styles fan and her boyfriend cuddles with his bros and she loves it. And she is a conventional south european "girl next door" so again not really from a "woke" niche or so.

On TikTok (eventho I am aware of algorhytms) I also see homoerotic content between men, many guys my age admitting they would crack a twink or a femboy and guys especially from the fitness bubble commeting not stuff like "fire bro" and "good physique" but literally "I have a crush on you bro" and hearts. Guys I met now at the uni are also like it, they send me a heart when I send them homework or so and it's all normal. And which is interesting how many dudes that do this are conventionally very masculine. Also interesting how straight dudes now exibit some feminine presentation while many gay/bi dudes present themselves very macho like. So there aren't any rules now to be honest and I have a feeling many people see it.

Even straight men now often saying here how it would be easier to be gay/bi when it comes down to dating and how "men are easier to get along with eacjother" which would be unthinkable like 10-15 years ago! Even queer men being "conservative" like that was unthinkable before.

I am not saying that it is everywhere like this,
obviosly this world is still a rough place and prejustices are DEFINITELY there BUT it is much MUCH better I think than one may assume on Reddit? Now I really want to know is it really a true thing happening or is it really a niche and I am just delusional? Since social media (traditional media) as well made me TERRIFIED to be a bi man in last couple of months

PS: In media as well series like Heated Rivalry, Adults and this year's World Cup in soccer... damn there were some bromances and dudes weren't hiding it.

All my friends are either out of state or busy or both. Anyone else feel the same way?

And did it change your outlook on life given and despite Gen Z's relatively young age?

How can we improve the amount of affordable housing in the U.S.?

Young genx here. I work with a lot of older genz in a corporate office. All have bachelor degree to phd. They are struggling so hard. I've never seen anything like it.

This isn't to bash or blame gen z. 8 out of ten can't summarize or organize information, can't multi task, can't put together a comprehensive email, can't apply what they learned in one situation to another situation and have zero communication or social skills. What would be considered a mediocre employee 20 years ago is a top performer now.

I don't think it's their fault but it is quite shocking to witness. I am wondering if gen z has observed this about themselves or other in their generation and what do you make of it?

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I feel like I wasted my life. I am 22 years old, and I was unable to tell that the girl that spent all night with me at the casino was into me. I wish my parents never gave birth to me.

I (25M) have struggled my entire life with making friends and finding purpose. I tried going to school, getting a degree, and landing a job, doing all the "right" things, but I have never felt more hopeless, alone, and miserable.

I moved to Texas from California and reset my entire social life, I do not have a close knit circle of friends, I do not enjoy any of my hobbies, and I do not have a relationship.

I chose sales because my UI/UX degree got screwed by AI, and now I am hating my job too. I'm working my ass off everyday for a future that I genuinely don't even want to experience. I thought I would get less suicidal as I grew up, but things have genuinely never looked worse and at this point I don't even know what to do.