How old were you when you finally felt like an adult? If you’re under 40 and still don’t, you’re not alone . . .
Someone polled 1,000 Millennials and Gen Zers between 18 and 42. And 57% said they still don’t have a handle on the whole “adulting” thing . . . 80% of Gen Zers, and half of Millennials.
It found the hardest parts about adulthood are managing money . . . saving for retirement . . . saving for a home . . . finding a job you like . . . and figuring out relationships.
It also looked at some specific life skills adults under 40 still don’t have . . .
1. Car stuff. 63% couldn’t change their own oil if they had to . . . 48% couldn’t change a tire . . . and 42% couldn’t jumpstart a car.
2. Tying a tie. 46% never have. It made the top five for women AND men.
3. Sewing up a hole. 41% wouldn’t know where to start.
4. Changing a diaper. 32% said they can’t do it.
5. Filing your taxes. 22% don’t know how it works.
6. Using a grill to barbecue. 18% don’t know how.
7. Ironing something. 12% can’t iron.
A third also said planning out meals is one of the hardest parts of growing up. So this last stat makes sense: 46% of people 42 and under have had ramen in the past month.
