Young People and the Cost of Living
For many young people, starting an independent life has (0) ……… more difficult than they expected. Even when they find a full-time job, their salary may not rise as quickly as the cost of everyday necessities. Rent, food, transport and energy bills can increase (1) ……… them from becoming financially independent, leaving many wondering how they can plan for the future.
In a (2) ……… space of time, young workers have (3) ……… that their income is simply not enough to cover all their expenses. It is important to (4) ……… that this problem is not only about poor financial planning or laziness. Many young adults are working hard but still struggling to save money or buy a home.
It can also be difficult to (5) ……… their financial situation from that of older generations, who may have benefited from cheaper housing and more stable salaries. Young people often have to make difficult choices (6) where their travels ……… them, deciding whether to move abroad, share accommodation or change careers.
For many, this situation has (7) ……… a great impression on their plans for the future. Their decisions are increasingly (8) ……… on financial security rather than personal ambition.
