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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Young people struggle with cost of living as they hit 'quarter-life crisis'
The majority of people have heard about the mid-life crisis, which comes with many questioning their life choices and wanting to make a change. Now while it may have taken older generations a while to reach this slump, it seems that Gen Z's are hitting as early as their twenties. The harsh realities of life seem to be hitting young people as many are seen to be entering a 'quarter-life crisis'. With the rising cost of living, many young people are simply not earning enough money to maintain their lifestyles. Many of us are left sitting, asking ourselves: "Why did all my hard-earned money go?" Back in 2017, a LinkedIn study revealed that 75 per cent of young Brits between the ages of 25 and 33 experienced a quarter-life crisis, reports the Mirror. As many as 49 per cent said that "not earning enough" was causing them a great deal of anxiety. READ MORE: Romesh Ranganathan opens up about turbulent childhood as dad sent to jail for fraud READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly's retirement plans will see her move back to Scotland as ITV makes cuts The study also revealed that a higher percentage of women (51%) were going through this crisis than men (49%). It has also been previously reported that six in ten young adults are struggling to make ends meet. With a First Direct bank study revealing that financial difficulties are the top cause for the quarter-life crisis, it is no wonder young adults are feeling "anxious, frustrated, confused and sad." Any dreams of having a home, care and a steady job at the age of 25 is slowly slipping down the drain for many young adults as they are now focusing on pursuing professional goals and trying to earn as much money as possible. However, despite this valiant effort, the cost of living struggle still persists. Research psychologist Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper has said that the beginning of adulthood has significantly shifted from that of the older generations due to the cost of living. She said: "Where previous generations may have been married, settled in full-time work, and starting a family by their mid-20s, today these milestones often occur much later — sometimes nearly a decade on." She explained that those in their early 20s are in a period of their life where they are trying to figure out who they are, what they value and where they want to go in life. Dr Palmer-Cooper added: "This phase is also marked by a high degree of instability. Many young adults are navigating unpredictable job markets, insecure housing, and broader economic uncertainty — all while trying to make sense of themselves and their place in the world." There has previously been a psychological pressure for young adults to have their life figured about by the age of 25. However, clinical psychologist Dr Sona Kaur believes this is "outdated". She said: "The psychological pressure to have everything figured out by the age of 25 is outdated and doesn't reflect today's economic or cultural climate. Previous generations had a more linear pathway to adulthood: university, job, marriage, and mortgage. "But for many millennials and Gen Z, these steps are either delayed or feel entirely out of reach. This disconnect between expectation and reality can trigger anxiety, low mood, and even identity confusion, especially when young adults tie their self-worth to these achievements." Jessica Watson, founder of GLORIAH, also said: "In today's economic climate, many young adults are grappling with the reality that the traditional markers of success—stable employment, home ownership, and financial security—are increasingly out of reach. "This disconnect between expectations and reality is fuelling a sense of disillusionment and uncertainty. When I left my corporate job, I was on a £86,000 salary with all the stability that's meant to define 'success'—but it didn't feel meaningful. "The saying you need money to make money is true. But you also soon figure out what makes you happy once you have a taste of financial security."
Wales Online
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan says he is ‘taking a step back' but not retiring
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan says he is 'taking a step back' but not retiring The 47-year-old from Crawley, known for his Bafta-winning TV series with comic Rob Beckett – titled Rob And Romesh Vs, emphasised that he will not be retiring Romesh Ranganathan on Desert Island Discs (Image: Chris Mills/BBC ) Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has said he is "taking a step back" from his career "to be at home a bit more". The 47-year-old from Crawley, known for his Bafta-winning TV series with comic Rob Beckett – titled Rob And Romesh Vs, emphasised that he will not be retiring. "I know that people sort of say I'm busy and I'm always like, trying to work and stuff. There is no strategy. There's no game plan. I have no end game," he told Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. "There's no vision board or anything like that. (I'm) just doing whatever feels good." He added: "I do feel like I'm sort of settling into winding things up, like not winding things up, but I'm taking a step back. "I want to be at home a bit more. And by the way, this is not an announcement of retirement, but I do feel like, relatively recently, this is quite fortuitous that we're talking about this at the time that we are, because I have just hit this period of thinking I am probably going to just be a bit more measured in what I do going forward. Article continues below "I think I might take a bigger break between bits. I've told you, I've not hit the thing yet, maybe this next thing could be it, but it's not going to be it if I don't go off and just live life." Ranganathan also reflected on the time he spent as a maths teacher, before his current career, and said it was more stressful than working in comedy. "There wasn't a single day of that job that I didn't feel completely fulfilled," he said. "I felt very stressed. It's the most stressed I've ever been in my life actually. "There's not been a single day of my comedy career that's even come close to the stress that I felt as a teacher. I cannot speak highly enough of teachers and teaching and how I loved that job." Alongside his stand-up, the comedian is known for presenting game show The Weakest Link and starring in BBC One sitcom Avoidance. Article continues below He also starred in BBC Two documentary series The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan and BBC Three's Asian Provocateur, which saw him trace his family roots. In 2024, he took over Claudia Winkleman's Saturday morning slot on BBC Radio 2 and he also presents Romesh Ranganathan: For The Love Of Hip Hop on the station.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Romesh Ranganathan reveals plans to 'take a step back' from his career
Romesh Ranganathan has revealed he is taking a step back from his busy TV schedule - but he promises fans he's not quitting for good. The comedian, 47, is known for fronting The Weakest Link as well as Sky's wildly popular Rob & Romesh Vs alongside Rob Beckett. Appearing on Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4, Ranganathan told host Lauren Laverne he was taking a breather to spend more time with his family - while vowing not to quit television for good. He said: "There's no game plan. I'm just doing whatever feels good - I'm taking a step back." Ranganathan also talked about his past career as a maths teacher before he found fame, and paid tribute to those still working in classrooms. He said: "There's not been a single day of my comedy career that's even come close to the stress I felt as a teacher. "I cannot speak highly enough of teachers and teaching and how I loved that job." Born and bred in Crawley, Ranganathan studied maths at Birbeck University and went on to teach the subject in his hometown. He was working at a secondary school in the borough when he met his wife Leesa in 2009, who was also a teacher. The couple went on to marry and have three sons, Theo, Alex and Charlie. Ranganathan is a big fan of hip-hop and previously performed freestyle rap under the name 'Ranga', as well as hosting a podcast Hip-Hop Changed My Life. But it was his dry comedy style and deadpan delivery that saw him make the leap from clubs to television, with appearances on Have I Got News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You. Ranganathan also hosts a regular show on BBC Radio 2. Outside of showbiz, Ranganathan co-owns Coughlans Bakery in Oxted, Surrey. Last week, he delighted customers by serving coffees and pastries behind the counter on Wednesday. He was dressed for work in the bakery's branded hat and hoodie, and was filmed handling orders and taking payments. The funnyman was also on hand to pose for selfies and talk to fans, as well as recording video messages for them to share with friends. Ranganathan enjoys his random shifts at the bakery. In a BBC interview in February, he said: "It was nice to meet people. I just wanted to get involved. The crowds are better than my tour show." In April, Ranganathan criticised his local council over a school placement 'shambles' after claiming his youngest son was not offered any of his preferences for secondary school. He posted a video on Instagram taking aim at West Sussex County Council for placing his youngest son in a school 'on the other side of town', rather than the one that his elder son attends. Ranganathan also added that he had emailed the council six times with no response, and after a local MP got involved was told that an investigation by the council found the placement to be 'satisfactory'.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Romesh Ranganathan opens up about turbulent childhood as dad sent to jail for fraud
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has opened up about his teenage years as his life was turned upside down when his father went to prison. TV presenter and comedy star Romesh Ranganathan has recently opened up about his turbulent childhood when his father was sent to prison for two years for fraud. Opening up on Radio 4's show Desert Island Disc, the comedian shared how his life was completely turned upside down due to his father's actions. At the time of the imprisonment, Romesh was a teenager living in Crawley. He recalled that he was attending a private school at the time when he, his younger brother and mother were forced to move out of their family home and into a Bed and Breakfast. He said: "My dad had fallen into financial trouble. What it turns out is that he'd lost his job and he was trying to make money in this sort of Sri Lankan Del Boy way, and it wasn't working out. "And he couldn't keep up the mortgage repayments on their house. And they couldn't afford, even with my scholarship, they still couldn't afford the fees at this school I was going to." To make matters worse, it soon became apparent that his father Ranga was having an affair, reports the Mirror. When is father disappeared for several days, Romesh recalled having to ask the "other women" where his dad was. In doing so, Romesh found out that his father had been arrested. He explained: "She tells us that my dad had been arrested three days previously, and he had been involved in some sort of fraud case. I don't know why we'd not heard, why he'd not got in touch, but this lady knew. "He ended up going to prison for two years, or just under two years. You know, I remember my dad being convicted and going to prison the day before my birthday. "I think it's my 15th birthday. And so my friends are having a party for me. I just went and pretended that wasn't going on because you want some normalcy." "Because for a while, we moved out of the house, and then a counsellor gave us a room in a bed and breakfast." Speaking to Lauren Laverne, Romesh said that he remembered his mother crying during this period of time and that she managed to get a job as a cleaner to help provide for her sons. When his father did come back home after being imprisoned, Romesh said they were able to patch up their relationship over time. The 47-year-old said: "On my dad's 60th birthday, by that time, our relationship had really kind of improved. I'd had kids at that point, and I saw the way that my dad was being with my children. "I was like, I've never seen this side of my dad, and we're in a really good place. My memory of my dad is of like a flawed tornado." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Romesh also candidly spoke about his struggles with mental health on the Radio 4 show, admitting that he had thought about taking his own life more than once and saw it as a solution to his emotional turmoil. While he admits that he has experienced serious dark periods in this life, he has now learned how to manage those times. He touches on some of his experiences through his comedy shows, but he is aware that he needs to be careful about how far he goes. He explained: "You got to be careful because it's triggering. I'm trying to destigmatise (mental health) but you do also have to be mindful of the fact that people may have been affected by that and then if I suddenly say I had thoughts about taking my own life and somebody's lost someone through that or they've had those moments themselves, you have to be sensitive to that and you don't always get it right but I think the rewards outweigh the risks."
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Comedian and TV star Romesh Ranganathan makes career admission
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan, 47, revealed on BBC Radio 4 's Desert Island Discs that he is 'taking a step back' from his career to spend more time at home, though he clarified this is not a retirement announcement. Ranganathan emphasised that he has no specific career strategy or 'end game,' and is currently 'just doing whatever feels good.' He mentioned he intends to be more measured in his work going forward, potentially taking longer breaks between projects to experience life outside of comedy. Reflecting on his previous career as a maths teacher, Ranganathan stated that it was more stressful than his current work in comedy, despite feeling fulfilled in the role. Besides his stand-up career, Ranganathan is known for presenting The Weakest Link, starring in the sitcom Avoidance, and hosting shows on BBC Radio 2, including Romesh Ranganathan: For The Love Of Hip Hop.
