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These Struggles Are Way Too Relatable If You're A Member Of The Middle Class

If you're a member of the shrinking middle class, these memes will be very relatable.

Politicians are always talking about the "shrinking" or "dying" middle class." From where I'm sitting, the middle class feels pretty darn dead already. Most decent paying salaries are offset by ridiculously high university costs, crippling student loan debt, rising property taxes, and a cost of living that outpaces the salaries companies offer their employees. And though wages may be rising, they aren't on pace with the cost of living increases we encounter every year. As a result, people are finding they have less savings, meaning markers of middle class life like home ownership, retirement, and family vacations not only seem like faraway dreams, they often feel like they're impossible to attain.

But that's not to say I'm not enjoying being middle class a heck of a lot more than when I was poor. I may not have the money to ever own property or buy a brand new luxury car outright, but hey, I can treat a few of my friends to a full meal at Panera. And isn't that what counts? Hey, maybe one day we can even afford to go all in on a one bedroom townhouse!

So if you, or someone you know, are a self-identified member of the American middle class, these memes will be painfully relevant.

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Apparently I used to subconsciously channel @middleclassfancy with my other account @friendofbae before it even existed

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 28, 2017 at 1:50pm PST

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@shopbellgray is fucking fire

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 28, 2017 at 11:15am PST

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When you're sitting in the lap of luxury with a v nice 38K salary, extra dipping sauce ain't no thang 😎

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 26, 2017 at 8:15pm PST

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@toptreemedia gets me

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 26, 2017 at 9:00am PST

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Hey gang my friend just recently opened an online boutique called @shopbellgray and I would really appreciate it if you would check it out and maybe even give them a follow. Thanks gang! Have a fantastic Friday night! 😜

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 24, 2017 at 7:20pm PST

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Nice choice Rand 😜 nothing quite as ice cold and crispy as a bud light on a nice Sunday evening ;)~

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 19, 2017 at 8:15pm PST

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I can just see it now, sparkling under those dim Red Lobster lights as you crack open semi fresh Maine lobster tail 😍 @neatproducts

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 14, 2017 at 11:30am PST

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God damn Rand is that a 30 count!?

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 13, 2017 at 8:15pm PST

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Made this a while back for my other account @friendofbae 😜

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 10, 2017 at 8:06pm PST

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Goodness gracious I was freezing my behind off back in Canada, so I decided to use the Travel Hacker Guide from @KAYAK to help me book a flight to Lima, Peru where I can finally warm back up as I sip on a few nice ice cold beverages. Now this is what I call livin' 😜 Tap the link in my bio to see where you can go in 2017. #KAYAKtravelhacker #ad

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 9, 2017 at 5:00pm PST

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Want me to go milk a cow for your coffee creamer too? lol

A post shared by Lee Ayers (@middleclassfancy) on Feb 9, 2017 at 8:00am PST

You can find more middle class hilarity by checking out the @MiddleClassFancy Instagram here.

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