Originally Posted by
Matt J
I think we've had it too good for too long and now we're paying the price.
How many previous generations had cash to spare at the end of the month to do some of the things you read about on here? My mum and dad both worked when I was growing up and we didn't have some of the luxuries you see plenty of folks with today, I reckon we've been heading for this fall for a long time and now its here.
My guess is if you're struggling now then brace yourself as its only going to get worse before it gets better.
It's not right to compare to how life used to be in the 'old days'. The world has changed, there are more people, more technology and so on and everyone should be better off. Had it too good? What expecting to be able to sometimes go out or buy a new TV or something? I'm not expecting 3 holidays a year, but it just seems like everyone is jumping on this bandwagon of pumping prices up beyond what is considered a reasonable amount. Inflation is natural, everyone knows that, but 30% on energy bills??