Things millennials swore they'd never do but now do exactly like their parents
#130-year mortgage#29-to-5 office grind#3diapers#3cribs#4second mortgage#4home-equity loan#5Facebook#5Workplace#6TV news#6local news channel#6TV guide#7sedan#7bike#7electric scooter#7mid-size SUV+14 more
#1text you when I get home#2Complaining about "kids these days"#3Going to bed at 9 PM and being excited about it#4Caring deeply about thermostats and utility bills#5Grunting when getting up from the couch#6Preferring to call instead of text (for important things)#7Not understanding new slang#8Complaining about noise#9Talking about their lawn#9Talking about their plants
#1Obsessing over lawn care#2Getting REALLY into home improvement projects#2home depot#2instagram#3Becoming obsessed with savings#3Becoming obsessed with budgeting#4Collecting "stuff"#5Owning a minivan#5Owning an SUV#6Being a "regular" at a specific grocery store#7Constantly adjusting the thermostat#8Saying the same things their parents used to say#9Taking embarrassing photos of their kids#9Taking embarrassing photos of their pets#10Embracing comfortable shoes over style+13 more
#1Complain about "kids these days" (Gen Z)#2Save obsessively#2clip coupons#2Costco#2r/personalfinance#3Drive practical family cars#3Honda Odysseys#3Subaru Outbacks#3Zillow#4Go to bed at 9 PM#4Netflix#5Obsess over lawn care#5Obsess over homeownership#5Nextdoor#6Yell at customer service reps+27 more
#1Complain about “kids these days.”#2Get irrationally excited about household upgrades#2New vacuum#2air fryer#2storage bins#2good mop#3Talk about the weather like it’s a hobby#3Forecast apps#4Prefer comfort over fashion#4Practical shoes#4investment outerwear#5Go to bed early… on purpose#6Say things like “We have food at home.”#7Bring a jacket “just in case.”#8Care deeply about lawns+20 more
#1Complaining about new technology#1the younger generation's usage#2"Back in my day..." pronouncements#3Falling asleep to YouTube videos#3podcasts playing in the background#4Sending chain emails#4forwarding "inspirational" memes uncritically#5Having a preferred streaming service#5Netflix#6Prioritizing comfort over style in clothing (especially at home)#7Having a designated "lazy outfit"#7"day drinking outfit"#8Hosting a "low-key" night in with board games#8snacks#9Talking about their aches and pains with an almost alarming regularity+22 more
#1Buying a House#2Sticking to a 9-to-5 Job#3Using Coupons#4Having an Extensive DVD Collection#5Joining Facebook#6Drinking Coffee at Home#7Gardening#7Home Improvement Projects#8Prioritizing Health Benefits#9Watching Network TV Shows#10Carefully Planning Finances#11Throwing Themed Parties#12Collecting Memorabilia
#1The "Ugh" Transition#2Guarding the Thermostat#3The Ritual of "The Weather"#4Birding (The Gateway Hobby)#5The "Good" To-Go Containers#5Tupperware#6Complaining About "Modern Music"#6Fall Out Boy#7The Emotional Connection to Appliances#7dream vacuum#7skillet#7dishwasher#8Strategic Grocery Shopping#9The "Walk-Through" Before Leaving#10Living for "House Projects"+7 more
#1Say "because I said so"#2Get irrationally angry about minor household mess#3Not understand what their kids find funny#4Fall asleep during movies#5Get genuinely excited about sales on household items#6Complain about their back#6joints#7Go to bed before 10pm on weekends#8Care deeply about lawn maintenance#9Listen to the same music repeatedly instead of exploring new stuff#10Become conservative with money#11Worry constantly about things out of their control#12Eat the same meals on rotation#13Lose touch with old friends without really meaning to#14Say "kids these days..."+6 more
#1Go to bed at 9 p.m.#2Buy a minivan#2SUV for family duty#3Complain about “kids these days.”#4Wear sensible shoes for comfort, not fashion#5Hoard Tupperware lids#5screws#5batteries#5random cords#6Become obsessed with warranties#6extended service plans#7Start gardening#7mowing lawns#7loving home improvement#8Keep the “junk drawer” sacred+29 more