CuriositiesJUN 19, 2022

50 Pics That Prove That Inflation Is Getting Out Of Control

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If you've recently spent time on planet Earth, chances are that you’re no stranger to the soaring prices of, well, just about anything. These spikes are topping our expectations and pushing the already soaring U.S. inflation to extreme levels. According to the Labor Department, the May consumer price index (CPI), which measures cost changes in food, gas, housing, and many other goods and services, rose 8.6 percent over the last 12 months. That’s the highest it’s been since 1981. And we, the general folk, are definitely feeling the pressure.

While inflation is biting hard, our paychecks don’t go as far as they used to. It begins to feel almost impossible to afford to be a person these days, and people are having a hard time making ends meet. Looking for a way to vent, they wasted no time sharing their discoveries with everyone online.

We at Bored Panda have scoured the web and picked out some of the most painfully alarming examples of how inflation has been going wild. Continue scrolling, upvote the pictures that deeply resonated with your inner frustrations, and be sure to weigh in on the topic in the comments! If you’re in the mood for some similar price-gouging madness, check out our recent piece about shrinkflation right over here.

#21 I've Been Seeing A Lot Of Those "What $x Can Get You In 2022" Posts. Just Wanted To Remind Those Of You Who Have Access To Take Advantage Of The Produce Section. $68

I've Been Seeing A Lot Of Those "What $x Can Get You In 2022" Posts. Just Wanted To Remind Those Of You Who Have Access To Take Advantage Of The Produce Section. $68

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"In a time where items cost more and budgets are stretched, the importance of being intentional with our purchases and comparing items or focusing on relative price to stay within your budget becomes even more important," Kendall Clayborne, a certified financial planner, added that practicing intentional spending will go a long way.

#22 $100 Worth Of Groceries

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#23 That's A Bloody Outrage, It Is

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#24 It Was $4.39. Now It’s $6.39. It’s Not Inflation, It’s Price Gouging

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Of course, think about asking for a raise. "In today’s job market, employers are eager to retain employees, and keeping them happy is the best way to do that," Bert Bean, the CEO of national staffing company Insight Global, explained. And remember, with inflation reaching record heights, not getting a raise is nearly equivalent to receiving a pay cut. So if your employer is not willing to offer a pay bump, consider making a career switch or picking up a side hustle whenever you have the time.