Kids work harder than ever and get poorer, system rigged against the young.
A Chipotle burrito costs $15. Ground beef is $7 a pound. Inflation is financially crippling Gen Z.
Once again, an out-of-touch rich boomer is lecturing young people. https://t.co/SeU5MFrKaC
— Nicholas J. Stelzner (@stelzner_n1150) May 18, 2026
“Boomers think we’re lazy. We’re trying to buy the same life you had — at TRIPLE the cost.”
“I live with 4 roommates, my car barely starts, and I’m living off granola bars. But yeah, I just need to work harder.”
Young Americans are working full time and still falling behind. pic.twitter.com/fm4wgQXHtY
— MatrixMysteries (@MatrixMysteries) May 18, 2026