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PolicyMic: If You’re Under 35 and Getting Screwed Out of a Decent Paycheck, You’re Not Alone

By Tom McKay

“Have you been struggling to pay the bills in retail while your expensive college degree gathers dust on your mantle? According to a new report from activist group Young Invincibles, you’re not alone. Over the past decade, income in the industries most likely to employ Millennials haven’t just stagnated, they’ve shrank. For young people, mediocre jobs with low pay are quickly becoming the new normal. The depressing reality is that as the Great Recession fades, Millennials will continue to suffer in the economy as meaningful jobs with decent salaries continue to remain out of reach.” Read more here.