Millennials appear to be having their mid, or more like quarter, life crisis earlier then previous generations as they face pressure to make their work and private lives successful. A lot of their worry is centred around finding a job that they’re passionate about as they compare themselves to more successful friends.
According to research by LinkedIn, three-quarters of 25 to 33 year olds have had a quarter-life crisis, often related to feeling as if they were at a crossroads in their career.
The average age of a quarter-life crisis is 27 years old and it hits both men and women Millennials.
Globally, nearly 80% of those aged 25 to 33 have felt under pressure to succeed in relationships, career or finances before hitting 30. Finding a job or career that they’re passionate about is the top reason they feel anxious, even more so than about finding a life partner.
Wondering if you’re going through a quarter life crisis?
Check out this hilarious and all-too-true list below to see just how “quarter life crisis” your life crisis really is.
- You glare at your cat in the morning as you get ready for work and say, “Gosh, I wish I had your life.”
- “When is life going to feel like it’s supposed to?” Is something you ask. Every day.
- You’re reading this article right now because you Googled: “Quarter Life Crisis?”
- Your monthly routine of expenses being greater than your income is dawning on you as a serious problem.
- You feel like you’re being crushed by either anxiety, unemployment, or just crazy amounts of financial strain — you know, like most Millennials these days.
