U.S. Census data shows that more than half (about 55%) of young people live with their parents, which is higher than in 2019. A weak job market, swelling student debt and persistent inflation have forced many young people to reconsider their living arrangements after graduation.
In order to maintain basic expenses, Lucas recently found a job as a front desk waiter at a bar in California. The hourly wage is $19.2, which is higher than the local minimum wage, but still not enough to maintain his basic living expenses. Lucas can only live with his parents to reduce the burden.
Rapadapto is facing the same dilemma. “I really don’t want to work as a waiter in a restaurant, but it seems to be my only choice at the moment.”
