"The American Dream Dilemma: Millennials and Gen Z Face Economic Stress and Drastic Measures"
A South Carolina woman in her 20s expressed her economic despair in a viral TikTok video, questioning the high costs and lack of job opportunities in the US. Many young Americans are considering moving abroad for better job prospects and a higher quality of life, with some already making the leap. Factors contributing to this sentiment include student loans, stagnant wages, and high living expenses. However, while leaving the US may seem like a solution, a Pew Research Center study suggests that young adults may not fare better elsewhere, as many countries also believe that future generations will be financially worse off.