Graduated high school in 1974 but not sure about college so went to work in a factory. Worked hard and earned $37,185 in a year. Bought an $8,100 used car for cash using money earned part time in HS. Saved enough in a year for three years of college at Ohio State, tuition, room and board and books. Bought a motorcycle and started skydiving for fun. Went to college, studied hard. Took out a $10,000 student loan at 3% to finish school. Which was paid off within a year of graduation. Had a minor medical problem; Needed a cyst removed. Cost $7.45 total ( yes that is in 2022 $) graduated college with good not great grades in engineering. Received 12 job interviews/offers before graduating and accepted a starting salary of $101,749. Got married and bought a house the next year.
By todays standards my life would be a fantasy. I am grateful but feel sorry for young folks today. No amount of hard work will yield the same quality of life today. Keep up the fight. This must change.