The truth behind the millennial "midlife crisis" | The Gray Area

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Is "adulthood" a moving target? For millennials, hitting the milestones of the past—homeownership, secure careers, and financial independence—feels tougher than ever. We aren't just having our individual midlife crises; we are simultaneously navigating an economic, cultural, and existential crisis, too. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Guest host Jonquilyn Hill sits down with Amil Niazi, columnist at The Cut, to explore why this stage of life feels so precarious. From the domino effect of the 2008 financial crisis and the collapse of the traditional career path, to the pressures of the "sandwich generation" — caretaking for both children and aging parents — we break down why the millennial experience is fundamentally different from generations past. 00:00 Intro 01:43 The millennial economic domino effect 04:50 Redefining adulthood 07:45 Quarterlife vs midlife crisis 14:04 Is it late-stage capitalism? 21:42 The sandwich generation 38:24 Choosing optimism Host: Jonquil

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