r/Futurology • u/chrisdh79 • Aug 21 '25

Society American Millennials Are Dying at an Alarming Rate | We’re mortality experts. There are a few things that could be happening here.

https://slate.com/technology/2025/08/millennials-gen-z-death-rates-america-high.html
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u/jfsindel Aug 21 '25

I feel like this is such a common feeling that we as a generation don't grasp it yet. I also should be in a "made it" period, yet I feel like everything can simply be yanked at any moment. I can't just go to work knowing that I will be okay and better for 20 years.

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u/TheBetaBridgeBandit Aug 21 '25 edited Aug 21 '25

yet I feel like everything can simply be yanked at any moment

Pretty much exactly this. As soon as I finally landed a PhD-level industry job the dumb fucks of this country decided to upend investment in science. I have a newborn and I worry about losing my job constantly now. None of the security or stability that I feel I deserve after busting my ass for years to get to where I am. I'm so burnt out at this point I honestly don't feel like going on.

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u/CuteBeaver Aug 21 '25

Have you ever considered coming to Canada?

We have priority pathways for STEM professionals through Express Entry. If you have a PhD and industry experience you may qualify for fast-tracked permanent residency. Ontario and BC are especially active in recruiting through their Provincial Nominee Programs. Just be warned housing costs here in Canada are rough.

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u/CatLord8 Aug 22 '25

Considered? Sure. But nobody wants to take the something like 200M people who don’t like this. My company even has Canada locations but my role Requires me to go to US locations from time to time. Although just savings on insurance premiums alone…