awkward 24

I was quite happy when i picked up a call from a recruiter today thinking either one of the jobs i applied got through. unfortunately it's just a job i nvr wanted it at first place.

nevertheless thinking it might be something, i texted an acquaintance and a friend for their opinions because they're in the industry - to find out it's just a cold call selling insurance in the bank lulz. you know the ones you always hang up when they call you and say "hi im calling from xxx bank do you have a minute to hear me out?"

obviously not gonna pursue it. and then acquaintance had a mini conversation with me. we were talking about jobs. because seriously fresh grad's pay in malaysia has not been increasing for the past 20 years despite all the crazy inflation. so when boomers say we cant afford a house and be financially stable because they've already formed a family when they were my age, maybe they need to do some economic research and actually understand that the world has changed.

i guess a lot of millennials didnt want to form a family at this age highly due to the financial issue. as YOLO as you can be, you cant doubt that to form a family you need a shelter, need a car and need that reserving cash to fund your babies. the acquaintance was quoting one of his seniors was telling him "you're still young, just chill". but come to think of it, my mum had me when she was my age. ofc it cant be made comparable because i sepnt 4 years in uni and she didnt. my dad managed to start his business in his early 20's while i just started a fresh grad job.

whether you disagree or not, boomers are the ones now holding back and not willing to pay more to their employees and yet we're expected to work the hardest to fight for the highest profit. just deeply sadden by how this has been changed.

despite turning 24, and yall must me thinking i am still young. i can start over everything. i would definitely go for post grad if i actually have the funds to. but then i keep evaluating my situation it is really not ideal. i just want to get out of this awkward phase faster.

i want nothing but a job with promising career advancement. and i deserve every penny i work hard for. stop exploiting fresh grads. we need to move on. stop comparing all your boomers experiences because the world has changed but you didnt.