congrats on your journey so far, its not always easy, The biggest shift has to be how much technology is now woven into everyday life. Back then, it wasn’t at the centre of everything like it is now and while there are plenty of benefits, it definitely comes with its own set of trade offs.
Is cost of living really more expensive?
Yes, the cost of living is generally higher in real terms in with my country for instant, but it’s not just because things like food or housing got more expensive on their own. It’s also because what we consider essential has expanded. A few decades ago, you could function perfectly well without a mobile phone, constant internet, multiple subscriptions, or regularly upgrading devices. Now, those things aren’t just luxuries they’re often expected, even required, to participate fully in work and society we are in.