The quality of current furniture is not comparable to that of solid wood, which was more common 20 to 30 years ago. A few folks mentioned that their grandparents' bookshelves and beds were still in good condition.
One person favored buying open-source software once and receiving a cassette, CD, or DVD to download and use indefinitely. Current practice demands you to buy the software and pay monthly subscriptions for something you don't own or control.
Free driver's education was abolished from public high schools years ago. Most students will need hourly or package driving lessons from private businesses, however others may get a free class to get their permit.
The cost of healthcare has increased. Since doctors have less time with patients and seem overworked, their culture has degraded.
People spend more time on social media conversing with their friends or collecting likes and follows than creating long-term interpersonal ties.
One guy lamented the days when 24/7 availability was rare. Many managers expect you to answer your phone or text even when you're not working with smartphone technology.
Concert tickets have quadrupled from $50 to $200, according to one commentator. A Blink 182 fan paid over $200 for “nosebleed seats.” Ticketsellers like Ticketmaster have been criticized for this major issue.
With rising property prices and mortgage rates, single-income families have found it harder to buy homes. The New York Times reported that the national median house was $398,500, requiring $2,233 a month with a $95,717 eligibility income.