Monday, August 12, 2013

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing

1. “What do you really want to do with your life?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: What I really want to do is just figure things out, and not have to deal with this ridiculous question.

2. “Did you buy that [INSERT ANYTHING HERE] with your OWN money?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Yes, and it was extremely difficult to do. I’m eating peanut butter and jellies for the next month, but now I’m the proud owner of a sofa bed.

3. “You could always move back in with your parents.”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: If I do have to move back in with my parents, can we please not ever talk about it or acknowledge it?

4. “You do want to get married eventually, right?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Yes? Maybe? I don’t know?! Stop asking!

5. “So, have you had a lot of different jobs?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Why, yes, I have. What of it?!

6. “Do you have health insurance?”

"Do you have health insurance?"                      
Ugh: Look, getting a job is hard enough these days, let alone one that gives you health insurance. So, no, maybe I don’t. But if I do, then EFF YES.

7. “You should check out Obamacare!”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Thank you for this incredibly obvious suggestion.

8. “What’s a Snapchat? How does an Instagram work?”

"What's a Snapchat? How does an Instagram work?"                      
Ugh: Ask someone younger, because the truth is I don’t get this shit either.

9. “Have you tried online dating?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Yes, I have. And I’ve got a lot of horrifying stories to prove it.

10. “So, people don’t meet IRL anymore?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Of course they do, this is America, damnit.

11. “When are you going to get a real job?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: I’m working my ass off, bitch. ‘Nuff said.

12. “How many roommates do you have?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: It’s not like I want to have them, but thank you for reminding me.

13. “How are you feeling about the big 3-0?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: I don’t know! Funny thing, being in your twenties means you’re not 30 yet. So, I’ll get back to you when I hit that life hurdle.

14. “How much are you paying in rent?”

"How much are you paying in rent?"                      
Ugh: A) You can’t just ask someone this question! B) The answer is too much for way too little.

15. “Your clock is ticking …”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: I get that. But if you really want to have that “can women have it all?” debate, I don’t have answers for you.

16. “Or you could always consider freezing your eggs …”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
 
Ugh: Sure! Wanna pay for it?

17. “Do you have a lot of debt?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Yeah, again, this is America.

18. “You know, the right person will come around when you least expect it.”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Bitch, I haven’t been expecting anything for the last five years and I’ve still got nothing.

19. “Why don’t you just get a real job?”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Believe it or not, this is my real job.

20. “These are the best years of your life.”

20 Things Every Twentysomething Is Tired Of Hearing                
Ugh: Really? “The best years”? You seriously don’t remember being in your twenties, and filled with constant anxiety, frustration, and nerves?
No, no, you’re right. They probably are the best years, but I won’t know that until I’m out of them, to be fair. (Twentysomethings, unite!)

1 comment:

  1. the worst is the what do you want to do after graduation? I have no idea! I am just trying to get this degree then maybe I can focus on what I want to do with the rest of my life. How am I supposed to know I don't have the right experience.

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