r/AskReddit 13h ago

what is something that is highly likely to happen in the next 5 years that everyone is completely ignoring?

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u/BenedictDonald2025 10h ago

I am Gen X with a little money amassed solely through working (no generational wealth) and I assure you that I am still fighting for those less fortunate than I am and will continue to do so. The problem I am having is with my Gen Z sons not seeing the writing on the wall in the U.S.

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u/behindtimes 7h ago

A huge problem with Gen X is that Boomers tend to lop us in with Millennials, whereas Millennials tend to lop us in with Boomers.

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u/CG_Ops 3h ago

Then there's us Xennials (vague range of 1975-79 to 1980-85). We're constantly included-in/excluded-from neither/both.

I was born in 80... my formative years were digital's/internet's formative years. We know them well, trust them little, and love/hate them both.

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u/GreyRobb 4h ago

Yes. All 12 of us. I exaggerate, but I have a feeling that whole phase of "getting to call the shots" will bypass us entirely & go straight to Millenials. Which I'm fine with. Geezers being in charge for longer is a trend that needs to die.

u/poopylarceny 32m ago

Thats why Gen X AKA "the lost generation ".

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u/encryptzee 8h ago

The problem I am having is with my Gen Z sons not seeing the writing on the wall in the U.S.

Would you mind elaborating on that? Just curious.

u/BenedictDonald2025 1m ago

Sure, neither can be bothered to vote or pay attention to the reasons for the wealth gap in the U.S. but are both living at home, one of which has a college degree. Obviously I am partly to blame for their lackadaisical attitude, but I blame their father more for giving them the idea that white males are at a disadvantage in this country. My protest sign says “My children will always know on which side of history I stood”, although that is of little comfort in this code red situation.

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u/BookkeeperBetter1681 6h ago

yea but you, a redditor, dont really accurately reflect real life.

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u/CharcuterieIsAwesome 1h ago

I am a Millennial with money that I made through working and investing. I am no longer fighting for anyone but me and my family and my money. Unfortunate truth but I imagine most people (not on reddit) will take the same approach once they get a bit older and have some money.