A young woman has sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing her frustration over the rising cost of living in America.
In a now-viral video, she highlights the financial burdens of everyday life, from skyrocketing rent and gas prices to hidden fees imposed by utility companies—all while working in retail and pursuing her third college degree.
“It really just hit me. Everything is so expensive. Gas is expensive. Nobody’s paying livable wages. Rent is expensive. You have to pay for every single thing,” she laments in the emotional clip.
She goes on to express disbelief over being charged a fee simply for receiving an email from her electric company.
The video resonates with many young adults who find themselves struggling despite higher education and steady employment.
Her words—“All these jobs and nobody’s hiring. I’m getting my third degree right now and I work in retail”—have particularly struck a chord, reflecting the financial insecurity that persists even among those with advanced education.
For the many in the comments section of the post on the IG channel Culture.20, the young woman’s video raises broader concerns about economic inequality, stagnant wages, and the challenges of navigating adulthood in a rapidly shifting financial landscape.
“Tariffs. Sweetie. TARIFFS,” one user commented in reference to new tariffs imposed by the new Trump administration on some foreign goods entering America.
Another wrote:
“Slavery getting more apparent.”
Meanwhile, others poked fun at her seemingly expensive nails and her two watches, suggesting that she may be struggling financially because she is living above her means.
“This is a situation where the right message coming from wrong person. Can’t come on with the wolverine claws, 2 watches, rings, tattoos, etc. But i get the message & agree,” one person commented.
The unnamed woman’s apparent frustration in the candid video is a stark reminder of the realities many Americans face.
