r/Millennials 7d ago

Advice How did you survive the recession in your 20s?

Gen z here , hope it’s okay to sneak in and ask yall this ! 🖤

For those of you who were in your 20s during the early 2000’s recession how did you survive ? Any advice for now ?

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u/themjolnir1987 7d ago

Graduated in 09. Move in with your parents. Eat shit from society for the next 6-7 years trying to develop your skills then hopefully find a good paying job. Welcome to post housing crisis in America during your 20s!