As we get older, our tolerance for things that irritate us seems to diminish. In this article, you’ll find 19 things that boomers put up with back in the day that drive them crazy now.
Gossip
When we’re young, gossip seems exciting and interesting to us. We like to be in the know. But when we get older, we realize how dangerous gossip can be and stay clear of it. Boomers used to put up with gossip when they were younger, but now that they’re older and wiser, they view it as unnecessary and irritating.
Competition
Workplace competition used to make us feel excited. A race to see who could get the most clients or make the most money used to make us feel exhilarated. But nowadays, boomers don’t want to compete with anyone. They want to take their time through life and enjoy the ride.
Fashion
Figures from Gitnux show that “the global fashion industry is expected to reach a value of $3 trillion by 2030, with an estimated annual growth rate of 5.8%.” Yes, the fashion industry is one that everyone tries to keep up with, including boomers when they were in their prime. Nowadays, they prefer comfortable clothing over what’s fashionable.
Fast Driving
Back in the day, boomers used to put up with fast motorists on the road. In fact, some of them used to be fast motorists themselves. But that’s all changed, and most boomers have lost some of their confidence behind the wheel and hate fast drivers.
Writing Resumes
Boomers have written many resumes in their lifetime, and back in their heyday, it was something that they had to put up with. But now, as most boomers are already retired or close to retiring, they can’t stand the thought of having to write a resume.
Overtime
Overtime when boomers were young was a good thing. It meant a little extra money was coming in, which could cover some household expenses. But now that they’re mostly retired, boomers hate the concept of overtime. They want everyone to stick to their normal working hours and have the downtime that corresponds to them.
Interviews
According to NPR, you can expect to go through two to four interviews before being hired for a job. Going for interviews is something that all boomers used to put up with. But the thought of being scrutinized and going through the interview process now makes them feel sick to their stomach.
Impressing the Boss
Boomers, like most full-time workers, would do anything back in the day to keep their jobs. They were always working as hard as possible to impress their bosses. But that’s all changed; boomers now value their free time and the moments they get to spend with family.
City Life
Living in the city signs you up automatically for a fast-paced life with lots of entertainment options. Boomers who used to live in big cities liked how exciting city life was. But most boomers grow tired of city life and can’t stand being surrounded by people all the time.
Hurt Feelings
Back in the day, a boomer would hold a grudge when they felt upset about something. But this has all changed now. Boomers have realized how short life is and how ludicrous it is to hold grudges indefinitely. They want to move on and forget hurt feelings as soon as possible.
Fighting
“Some healthy relationships have fights once or twice a month,” says Marriage.com. Yes, fighting with your partner is something normal. Back when boomers were young, some would often fight with their partners. Now, they know their partner so well that they don’t see the point in arguing anymore.
Money
Back in the day, boomers used to chase after money and material things, trying to get as many things as possible. But going through life has taught boomers that material things are not the most important. In fact, they feel angry when others put money ahead of family commitments.
Impressing Others
Back when boomers were young, they used to do everything they could to impress others. They wouldn’t be happy doing so, but they’d put up with it. But in their old age, boomers have given up on this pursuit. Just thinking of doing something just because it’s expected of you makes a boomer feel trapped.
Celebrities
When boomers were young, they used to be interested in the lives of celebrities and keep up with the things they were doing. But boomers nowadays aren’t interested anymore in the personal lives of celebrities and are more concentrated on their own lives and making their families happy.
Peak Vacations
Statistics from Travel Agent Central show that 85% of Americans take at least one summer vacation a year. Boomers used to be among the families that would go on vacation in the summer when the kids were off school. But now that they have retired, boomers hate the school vacation rush and always travel off-peak.
Drama
There’s always someone who wants to start drama between people. And boomers used to like getting involved in it. But with age comes wisdom and experience, and boomers realize how dangerous drama can be. They try to avoid it and those who like to make drama as much as possible.
Fast Pace
Life is so fast-paced. Back when boomers were working, they kept up with the fast-paced world of their time, rushing from place to place. Nowadays, most boomers are retired and no longer want to rush. They want to take their time and do things at their own pace.
Moving
Moving is stressful for everyone at any stage of life, but when boomers were young, they would put up with the stress and move when necessary. However, things have changed, and boomers don’t want to uproot themselves during their retirement. They are completely put off by the stress of moving.
Status Quo
Back when boomers were younger, they would do anything to fit in. No one wants to be the odd one out. But when you get older, fitting in becomes less important. Boomers are now at an age where they can feel confident and comfortable enough to do what they want, no matter what others say.
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