It’s Me, Hi, I’m the Problem. I’m 33.

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the experiences of the author, who is part of the demographic born in 1990 and 1991, a "massive microgeneration" that is competing for economic resources in the United States. It explores how the author's life choices have become common trends among this generation, such as starting college in 2009, moving to big coastal cities, dealing with student debt, buying a house, and getting married.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Early 30-Somethings Are Everywhere

1. What are the key facts or data presented about the 1990 and 1991 birth years?

• The people born in 1990 and 1991 make up the peak of America's population, with 4.75 million 32-year-olds and 4.74 million 31-year-olds in 2022, the largest two age groups by population.
• This demographic is in "lifelong competition for America's economic resources, reshaping the world around them."

2. How does the author describe their personal experiences as part of this demographic?

• The author has covered economics for 11 years and has come to the realization that they are a statistic, as their major life choices (starting college in 2009, moving to a big coastal city, dealing with student debt, buying a house, getting married) have become common trends among their generation.
• The author sees themselves as part of a "massive microgeneration" that is competing for housing, jobs, and other resources.