As children, we all looked forward to adulthood and enjoying what appeared to be the perks of being a grown-up. But once we experience the challenges of “adulting,” many realize that the real world isn’t as enticing as previously perceived.
So when someone on Reddit asked, “What’s an adult problem you were not prepared for?” there was no shortage of responses. Some shared their disdain for the amount of household chores they suddenly had to deal with, while others became aware of the fatigue brought on by making important life decisions.
As always, we’ve collected some of the most notable answers. Enjoy reading through them and see which ones you connect with the most.
#21
The discrepancy between pay and how much everything costs.
Like I look back at the 5 bedroom house I rented in 2018 for $1250 a month and thought that was hefty. That same house is renting for $3000 a month now.
Like I look back at the 5 bedroom house I rented in 2018 for $1250 a month and thought that was hefty. That same house is renting for $3000 a month now.
19points
#22
There's something wrong with me (emotionally/mentally). It might be depression but I'm not 100% sure. .
18points
#23
Aging parents that need more and more help.
Free_Bingo:
And how expensive elder care is. It is absolutely outrageous.
Free_Bingo:
And how expensive elder care is. It is absolutely outrageous.
17points
#24
Having a boss that's younger than me.
17points
#25
Going over health insurance options.
15points
#26
Understanding taxes and the endless paperwork that comes with them.
15points
#27
Realizing I’ve always felt entitled to challenge rules and that’s not how the real world works.
15points
#28
Enduring jobs I didn't like solely for the sake of a paycheck.
It really didn't sink it until the honeymoon phase of my first retail job finally went away. But it was the push I needed to mature faster and start working towards the kind of work I actually wanted to do.
It really didn't sink it until the honeymoon phase of my first retail job finally went away. But it was the push I needed to mature faster and start working towards the kind of work I actually wanted to do.
14points
#29
How quickly groceries vanish.
13points
#30
Infertility.
Also our dishwasher is broken, which sucks too.
Also our dishwasher is broken, which sucks too.
13points
