There are pros and cons for either demographic: whilst being older may be ideal since not only you bypass age restrictions, you also have the capability on purchasing it with your own money without having to ask parents for that given that you have employment and recurring income. Gaming as a kid gives more time without having to dwell much on responsibilities that adults have to worry about but at the same time are held by school.
You’re not wrong except I’ve never been met with such a dream situation.
I am currently working less than that at a supermarket. It’s in Germany though
Unfortunately, in Canada, it’s not possible to live in a house with that type of work situation unless you’re of a much older generation and bought your house decades ago. When I was younger it was typical for the father to have the full-time job (blue collar) and his wife to have a part-time job for “fun money”. Those days are long gone. Any couple starting up are both going to need professional jobs and likely live with their parents for quite a few years if they want to crack the housing market only to live house-poor.
I’m a millennial, I caught the middle ground. Housing wasn’t as expensive (but far from cheap) but still required both my wife and I to have above average paying jobs and we didn’t start having kids until our mid-30s in order to get our finances in order
Living in a house is pretty inefficient in a few ways, I live in a flat, it’s way cheaper.
Again, different places. Rentals are through the roof here, not a lot of savings to be had the prices went up along with the real estate. Plenty of rentals in cities, we’d have to relocate only to downsize then pay a comparable amount and be at the mercy of landlords. Owning houses, although expensive still makes sense here if you can do it. Living in a rental means you’ll never get out seeing as 2500+ monthly to live in a dump with rooms to accommodate children and much more to live in a larger city and/or nicer place. Rentals are a trap these days.
That’s insane how expensive it is. What would it cost to buy a flat? Maybe build one with others, like build together? That exists here in Germany, it’s called Baugenossenschaft
A great concept but unfortunately not a thing here. Things used to be very affordable. The last decade has been a painful one over here. It’s unfortunate.
Find others with the same problem and be the first baugenossenschaft maybe? If you have a lot to gain, maybe it’s worth it. I believe that in every crisis, there is a chance as well if you’re willing and able to adapt. Not saying crises are good, lol
Perhaps others will. I’ve already chosen my path. We both work full time in well paying jobs and already own our overpriced house. The kids are well into their school years.