- Many readers said they were better off because of their children. But their sentiments were mixed: happy about their growing family, but worried about their financial future.
- Meanwhile, students and recent graduates talked about drowning in student-loan debt and having trouble landing a job.
- But there was some optimism from other recent grads. They stressed the importance of personal responsibility.
@WSJ #betteroff It's been rough graduating into this... But it forced me to get my act together and grow up. I stuck it out on my own.- While most of the "better off" commenters focused on their family, the "worse off" ones overwhelmingly commented on their financial situation.
- Quite a few readers commented that their lives had improved because of a recent move. Three of them had moved to New York City.
@WSJ 4 yrs ago = never lived outside of IL/unsure of my future. #betteroff now living in NYC and clearly seeing my path
@WSJ #betteroff 2 moves. 1 from Canada to US and then Midwest to NYC. Great Job, great city and happy healthy family...
@WSJ #betteroff for sure! Moved from SF to NYC! A long journey ending with an incredible career as a writer! Couldn't be more delighted!- Overall, the responses were more positive than negative. Some readers talked about the importance of stepping back and taking stock of their lives.
Graduated, married, traveled (28 countries) & developed a comprehensive understanding of what is truly important to me @WSJ #betteroff
@WSJ #betteroff - husband is now in remission from cancer and in a better job than 4 yrs ago; our daughter is growing up strong and smart.
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