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What’s an adult problem you were not prepared for? – 17 adulting dilemmas taking people by surprise

10.

Idk if this counts as one but I’ve realized as I’ve gotten older I can’t stand loud noises.
-milkycoffee8

11.

Bad people get promoted at work, often for using their awful qualities in despicable ways. Being honest and hardworking are not considered leadership qualities at many large companies.
-tratratrakx

12.

Dealing with finances. Did not pay enough attention when young and now at 55 fearing I may never retire as I won’t be financially able too
-Cooter1mb

13.

No amount of sleep during the work week is adequate. I have to “waste” a portion of my weekend on sleeping in every week to catch up.
-Chad_Hooper

14.

Wanting to do stuff but just not having energy. Like, I want to be creative and play video games but I just can’t muster any energy to do it. I’m just so freaking tired all the time and I’m freaking tired of doing things.
-My_Clandestine_Grave

15.

figuring out how to fix leaky faucets without calling for help
-OceanGameGuru07

16.

understanding taxes and the endless paperwork that comes with them
-BoldTarax

17.

Making friends. As a kid, you’re in school, forced to be around a kid if others mostly like-minded. As an adult, you might connect with a coworker or two but generally making friends and strengthening this relationships are nearly a second job.
-dcp3450

This might be worse than when the police start looking like children.

Having a boss that’s younger than me.
-johnnybiggles

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