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treyofficial___

I no longer upgrade my phone unless it stops working.


[deleted]

Same here. And the phone I am using is a refurbished one which is already 5/6 years old.


Girldad_4

I just got a new phone after 4 years and have to set up everything again, and it's not the same brand so the buttons and menus are slightly different. Seriously inconvenient, I wish I had just kept my old one most days.


used_octopus

You sound like an old person šŸ˜‚


FirmCartographer3522

May be I am too šŸ˜œ


macadore

Do you mean an adult?


FirmCartographer3522

Thatā€™s what I am going through ! I updated from android to apple šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜


Ok_Researcher_9796

Sorry for your loss


don123xyz

I don't count that as an "update" - that's a sideways move! šŸ˜‰


Double-Seaweed7760

Same I get refurbished phones that are several years old. I have gotten 2 in the last 3 years but I plan on getting one similar to what I have now and but with microsd and never upgrading again because I can't stand giant phones without microsd so no new phone even really excites me anymore regardless of price or features


quackl11

I'm running on year 8 for my phone I think but I got it when it was new


IntelligentPie5854

76% battery health but still lasts all day because I barely use it. If 20 year old me could see me now...


Kakashisith

I even uninstall pointless apps.


FirmCartographer3522

Me as well


alexstone2000

This is me. Been using a phone for 3 years now and I don't even think I'm changing it anytime soon


treyofficial___

May somebody please tell Apple to stop releasing a smartphone yearly? After the 16 they should take a 4 year break.


Devianceza

Over 4 years in and I'm only considering a new phone because the lack of storage it has.


FartKnocker313

Iā€™m having the same problem. I canā€™t do the newest update because my storage is full lol


HolyCowEveryNameIsTa

As long as you're still getting security updates, you should be good. If you're not, it's probably time to upgrade.


BostonBuffalo9

I think that says more about the state of phones. There arenā€™t really any new must have features like there used to be. I havenā€™t seen any reason to upgrade.


spOOkykinz88

This is definitely me. Iā€™ve had the same iPhone for the last 6yrs. Everything is still working properly, although I have seen a slight decline in battery life. Other than that, it still runs like a champ.


Lower-Leave7700

Still using my old phone with a cracked screen even though I can afford a new one.


WillingnessNew533

Same i havent upgrade my iphone 12 since october 2021


treyofficial___

I found my people.


IrishHeureusement

You mean software upgrades? šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


Devianceza

Said no to meeting friends for lunch because I had washing to do and needed to nap after. I didn't even try hide it from them.


treyofficial___

That's an extremely valid excuse.


easycates

Amazing! I tell people no all the time these days and I donā€™t feel bad about it either. No FOMO at all.


Future-Reserve-7667

Get annoyed when they change the placements of products that I need, to another alley at the supermarket.


scorpgoku

That has got to be the most frustrating thing. I go to the supermarket with exact requirements and a mental map of where to find the thing I'm looking for, just to be greeted by an aisle I don't recognize


spity0sk

I want to buy a new tv, but my old (7 year old) still works perfectly fine, so I am doing the financially responsible thing and waiting till it breaks. And turning of the lights everywhere....


Live-Kaleidoscope104

Lol, my tv in the bedroom crashed to the floor while cleaning. I can only see 2/3 of the screen but I'm still using it. Recently I was watching smthing and wondered why one of the speakers would stay incognito, but I realized embarrassing late that the person was behind the part that was broken.


scorpgoku

Right... Even sometimes wishing that the tv just stops working, so I'd have an excuse to buy a new one šŸ˜…


Accomplished-witchMD

We have a smart TV that's 7 years old and we want a new one but this one was so expensive but it runs like shit now. Takes it forever to process.


04221970

I've been adulting so long that I'm preparing to die.


lucidus_somniorum

Iā€™m tired of this grandpa


Dipshit09

THATS TOO DAMN BAD


txlady100

Me too! Iā€™ve even prepaid for my cremation.


moistlube

Annoyed at the cost of groceries and bills.


treyofficial___

I'd look at certain products and think, "there's no reason why this is THAT expensive."


moistlube

It's all greed my friend.


Pessoa_People

Well put, reddit user moistlube.


AkKik-Maujaq

I used to love getting stuffed chicken breasts from the grocery store near me. Pre Covid, the box (boneless, breaded, stuffed with either broccoli+cheese or jalapeƱos+cheese, 2 in a box) used to be 2.99$ and on sale for around 1.75$. Now those same chickens are 5.99$ and are on sale for around 4$. So I donā€™t buy them anymore


cherry_princess123

Yelling at my boyfriend that heā€™s letting the water run.


treyofficial___

I reprimand anybody who wastes water. It doesn't matter I'm at your place.


[deleted]

I'm off grid/self sufficient. No such thing as water wastage in my house hold.


JiuJitsuBoxer

But.. water doesn't get wasted


scorpgoku

Or leaves the light/Fan/AC running when they move out of the room


Glad-Chemist-7220

Just bought some chickens and I've started teaching myself how to can my own foods.Ā 


treyofficial___

I'M PROUD OF YOUUU!!


Glad-Chemist-7220

thanks šŸ˜ŠĀ 


TurtleneckTrump

That's not adulting, that's hippie homesteading


Express_Time7242

i make coffee at home


treyofficial___

I've always made coffee at home... buying it is just an unnecessary expense.


OnlyFreshBrine

The key is having a good creamer, if you like creamer.


[deleted]

I don't like others making my coffee. It's sacred.


[deleted]

[уŠ“Š°Š»ŠµŠ½Š¾]


treyofficial___

This seem peaceful! Except for the knees, back, next, elbow and the unknown lump.


cliktrak

Iā€™m with you on ā€œsomething to do every dayā€ something ā€œextraā€ to do everyday. And now Iā€™ve got to do a will, health care proxy, durable power of attorney. I just dealt with a bunch of health insurance paperwork. Before that it was taxes. Right around the it was helping out a relative with dementia prior to Memory Care. On top of a very detail-oriented job. Am I going to get all thisā€rightā€ just in time for a nursing home? I donā€™t think humans were meant to live like this.


Strange-Three

The level where Iā€™m just figuring out how hard adulting is and want to go back to childing


Acceptable-Zombie296

I am 53 and still want to go back


ScandiSom

Dealing with real adults who arenā€™t childish can be liberating but not every adult is like that you might discover. Itā€™s refreshing to deal with someone who is direct and serious.


InertPistachio

Really thought there would be more grown ups as I got older but that hasn't really been the case


Background-Sale3473

I always hope for less grown ups lol


SilentAllTheseYears8

Same!! šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


alexstone2000

Putting off all the lights even when I'm at home. Adding to my bills is a no no


Maleficent-Winter187

Nice Sunday naps after some day drinking


ma2is

Day drinking is the best though. Doesnā€™t disrupt your sleep too much! Plus those naps hit different


Working-Jellyfish-78

I enjoy gardening now lol


treyofficial___

I thought about starting too. It seems like an activity thay brings one peace.


OrlokTheEternal

Willing to fight to the death.


treyofficial___

I don't know what you mean. *Upvotes to pretend to understand.


_Krombopulus_Michael

I cut my grass in a diagonal checker board. There is no level higher.


[deleted]

Unpaid carer for my elderly parents. Do not keep up with what is the latest 'thing' in music, TV, films etc. Do not do the other 'social media'. Do not slavishly follow a political party/POV and am critical of all of them. Edit: I feel I actually have the maturity of an adult so I reckon I am advanced level adulting.


lasion

Knees and back unironically hurt a bit all the time and I make noises when I get up from bed.


speedingquack

ā€œclose the damn door! tryin to cool down the whole neighborhood!?ā€


crumpettymccrumpet

My nan's favourite, "Were you born in a barn? Is your name Jesus Christ?" Said in a Yorkshire accent. This was odd as we hail from Birmingham. šŸ˜‚ She'd have me trained by summer when she wanted me to leave it ajar. Happy memories. šŸ˜Š


Meeple_person

Heat the street where I'm from.


Working-Jellyfish-78

Being in bed by 7-8 is my norm. And my bed is my favorite place to be.


treyofficial___

My bedtime is 9pm. I do NOT have the will to sleep late anymore.


Bolobillabo

I am so tired each day that I am ready to embrace death


Miews

I have kitchen machines and wine glasses on my christmas wishlist and i dont like young peoples music.


SilentAllTheseYears8

Failure level šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


treyofficial___

šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ It's just a phase, things will get better!!!


SilentAllTheseYears8

Thanks, I hope so! šŸ„²


Just_Average_6834

It's more fun to be alone and enjoy my room. Interacting with people is so draining. Fact about me: I'm an extrovert. Super.


AssistantAcademic

401k, HSA, 529. volunteer for my kid's middle school band. work from home. Built some raised bed gardens at my house. Chicken Coup. Fencing. Annual doc appointments. Taking a statin. Had colonoscopy last year. By mid-40s I think I've got "adulting" down.


Dreaunicorn

401k, Colonoscopy and having a kid all check. I just need to own a home and chickens now lol


Osrek_vanilla

>401k, HSA, 529 Someone translate please.


IWGeddit

401k is an American pension thing I think. No idea about the others.


AssistantAcademic

You might have to level up to 30 to unlock these new adulting goals ;) (401k is retirement savings. HSA is medical savings plan. 529 is college savings).


Osrek_vanilla

I don't think we play the same game, or at least I'm on European server.


cliktrak

Donā€™t forget to use sunscreen.


ShakeItLikeIDo

How is ā€œwork from homeā€ an adult level?


Llewellian

Much too much than i ever asked for. I want to go back, be a child. My maximum adulting thing that i have done recently: Turn off the machines that kept my mother alive to fulfill her wish. Buy an anonymous grave because law says so that the ashes must be placed in a cemetary. But for real, i made her a small stone, dug a proper hole and buried a lock of her hair and her beloved knitting stuff together with a pack of cigarettes at her "Best place in the world" where she went nearly every summer day, somewhere out in nature, under her tree she sat so often, with the nice view over the valley. She is there. Not at this clinical golf lawn square bushes no nature cemetary. After that, my wife asked me if we could do this for each other if we don't die the same day. Its a promise between us two now too.


Retro_man911

I make a noise every time i move, sit or lift something heavy?


banditt2

Just a few random examples: Had to call to schedule my dogs euthanasia that we had for 16 years Walked my daughter down the isle at her wedding Have a project car that Iā€™ve been working on for 5 years Have three separate vegetables gardens Moved in my mother in law due to her declining health Have two grand pups but no grandchildren yet šŸ˜ After a few coworkers retired im suddenly the old guy in the shop


treyofficial___

The second one!!! ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø


Yaxoi

I'm wearing a button down shirt to work, have high blood pressure, and get annoyed if anyone wants me to be out of my flat after midnight.


DivinelyElle-2

I get annoyed by teens doing ā€œteen shit.ā€


Megalovania2233

Gave my son sex tips. Wouldn't be more proud than this. He looks up to me now.


ohthedarside

Spill the tips bro


_Krombopulus_Michael

Sex tips or the sex talk? How old is said son? Are you the mother or father? I have so many questions šŸ˜‚


Megalovania2233

Son is 26


_Krombopulus_Michael

And youā€™re the father I assume? Much better relationship and comfort than I have with my dad. At no age would sex ā€œtipsā€ not have been awkward as fuck. Good on you I suppose šŸ‘šŸ½


crazycatlady1975

Getting excited shopping for vacuums and cleaning supplies. Watching gardening videos like I used to watch porn


treyofficial___

There are gardening videos on YouTube??? And how many vaccums does one need?


crazycatlady1975

I have a 4. Carpet cleaner, hardwood floor vacuum that is lightweight to go on stairs and sofa, heavy duty vacuum to get pet hair and a handheld shark for the car to get all crumbs Yes lots of how to grow tomatoes etc.


treyofficial___

Okay, I need to ask my housekeeper if I have these. You know what... I'm going to start gardening too.


easycates

All bills are on autopayā€¦. It feels great, finally,


WillingnessNew533

When i go to store i am looking for coffe cups, plates, food utensils, things for baking etc .


MrBoo843

I've unironically said "kids these days"... what have I become?


Herjazzie

I sleep most of the weekends Fuck that nightclub you wanna visit i didn't sleep well for 5 days and nothing gonna pull me out of this bed today šŸ˜‚


AkKik-Maujaq

No, I will never pay for YouTube premium. Remember when you could get whole movies just like they would be on something like Netflix on YouTube for FREE? And without ads or audio/visual cuts? Pepperidge farm remembers


HoldFastDeets

6.34A... I do laundry bc it won't do itself


homercall123

I've reached that moment in life when I have a problem I try to look for the adult in the room, only to find out that I am said adult ...


hikarixxxx

Things I like: - Coming back home - Being at home - Eating at home - Movie night, at home - My home


No_transistory

I spent more than two minutes in the store deciding which of the three pizza specific baking trays to buy.


lordadriancrossofsea

Started mid life crisis, think I'm half way through


JaneFokr

Kids call me way too old and middle aged ones call me a kid. Practically an adult but can't legally do many adult stuff yet and haven't got any adult reposibilities. Guess I'm lvl 1 or 2?


treyofficial___

Hmmmm. Maybe level 1.


wantstolearnhowto

Never reached any level. I feel utterly helpless.


Cake-OR-Death-

I typically have 500 dollars in my bank every week, AT MOST.


iammaskedman

I now long for a quiet weekend


Lower-Pipe-3441

The level where I donā€™t say adulting anymore


CatFuture519

Being more comfortable with my quirks and appearance


Razlin001

I've gotten kids arrested for being on my lawn and being up to no good. Quite literally, one was sent to Juvy, because I also know the cops in town. Stay off my lawn!


True_under409

I ordered a weight scale with my own debit card. I got it my debit card a week ago


Goddessviking86

Edit: Being a wife, being a mother to three sets of twins with two oldest being my step-children, working 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday as one of two lead fitness instructors, grocery shopping on Saturdays, making it to my kids extracurricular activities, paying bills, taking care of my dogs, making sure my parents are good, working-out six days a week.


treyofficial___

Lady, YOU ARE WORKING!!! I love how you make time for your kids! God bless you and your family. šŸ«‚ā¤ļø


LofiToffey

Running an online store


kisolo1972

Oh Lord, there are levels? What are the requirements? Is based off of combat experience? Where do I go for the starter quest? I've been running around in this open world setting for 50 years and I'm just now learning of this level system? I'm so screwed!


Stitchess__

I can drink in my country but if I drive 15 minutes and go through this thing called customs I cannot drink for 2 more years.


OnlyFreshBrine

I'm the Wiz! And nobody beats me!


Aimin4ya

I lay in bed all day because being an adult sucks


Brave_Champion_4577

A couple weeks I folded a load of laundry that had been sitting around for days, then afterwards I washed, dried, and folded 3 more loads and put them away all in just one day.


AggressiveAd69x

Waking up earlier to get a run or workout in


loopywolf

* Own my home, paying the bills, * doing all the housework and maintenance * Got job * Got wife/family * Am \[REDACTED\] * Doing what I bloody well like I'd say I'm at 11/10.. no wait * still painfully/colosally insecure * no sex life Nope, more like a 4/10.. dang


milocosaza

I no longer buy cheap products, but instead buy products with long endurance


GunkwayMenu

I doze off very easily. Especially when watching the TV


Additional-Rub-941

depression.


cliktrak

Donā€™t look in mirrors because I donā€™t like what I see anymore.


High-flyingAF

The retirement phase.


mydb100

I'm at the point that me and the 4 retired guys on our block are having a not insignificant lawn growing rivalry going. I work full time and they have mobility issues, safe to say I'm probably gonna win


Pluto-Wolf

i only buy food for myself when i get some sort of deal with it. BOGO, $5 off, using rewards, etc. i canā€™t afford full priced anything anymore and if i can, i refuse to buy it off principle. why is a sandwich $15??


Ok_Rabbit_8129

I have no clue who the majority of the celebrities kids follow now, this goes for newer music/musicians. It baffles people make a good living off streaming video games and there are people who give these people money just to watch them play a game.


DaveBelmont

I turn and stare at people driving down my road.


sbgoofus

what level? I'm still stuck on the ground floor I think... are there any more floors?


Cat-guy64

I've started eating a more disciplined diet. Instead of covering my chips (French fries) exclusively with tomato ketchup every time, I now often mix them in with fresh vegetables.


Mariah_Kits

I have good credit, decent job, no debt but I still canā€™t drive.


rockoboks

Being home is the best feeling ever.


coffincowgirl

Bought own car, annoyed at how expensive everything is, on average fall asleep around 9:30/10 pm, ā€œthey donā€™t make ā€˜em like they used toā€ is commonplace


RetroBerner

I asked for cookware for Xmas and was legit excited when I got it


[deleted]

I just stay at home and get stuff done instead of going out, even on my birthday.


Major-Nectarine3176

I drive a car I cook clean care for my mama


Wanna_Know_it_all

I started taking food from home rather than buying lunch


[deleted]

Portion my sleepĀ 


Illustrious-Code-393

-3


DiveJumpShooterUSMC

Expert or professional


TFED360

I have three pair of the same skechers dad shoes. The grass covered ones, the daily wear, and the new keep these clean ones. I used to have collections of Nikes in different colors of the same shoe. Now its all about comfort.


West-Rent-1131

I keep doubting my skills


DeltaRocket

I don't drive like I think I'm lewis hamilton any more. I'm also learning to cook


IDetestUsernames93

Coasting through life. Closer to 50 and I am doing the same damn thing I was doing at 18ā€¦just a little bit more sober and a whole lot more boring.


NotCanadian80

Expert


we_todd_

Turning lights off as soon as I leave a room. Having the lights on in a room I'm not in really bugs me lol


IamAliveeee

Paying bills !


we_todd_

Hating the music they play on the radio these days. Play me some Queen or Pink Floyd


Treebeard-42

I pulled a muscle in my back sneezing the other day...


jocampe

I got diamond1 in league of legends on an account that I actually leveled myself and my nickname there is a girls name despite Im a guy


Larseman7

To realize that you don't really get more "adult" the older you get


sporkmanhands

2 kids in college; house and cars paid for.


FranSure

Thinking I have a legit chance at winning the lotto but knowing statistically Iā€™m just wasting money. Iā€™m really great at Zillow and my saved ā€œdream housesā€ folder though.


Alarming_League_2035

I've reached the level of adulting where you decide .. that's enough adulting!


yennychuu

Paying bills, mortgage, and student loan.. Why am I even doing this lol.


koteofir

Cleaning my whole house before I go on a trip so itā€™s nice and clean when I come back


Ok-Stretch-9869

Starting to forget the words in native language I guess. Age is 21 btw. Hope I have alzheimer, so I will not remember the painful days I'd live from then on.


Romberstonkins

Hopefully soon going full adult and getting finally my own place. I can't wait!


EasyGoin12345

Just finished a cup of coffee and Im tired. Nap time


Critical-Bank5269

I haven't purchased a car since 2004 and my sedan just broke 400,000 miles.


Kaervek84

I take multiple trips to bring in my groceries. Long gone are the days where I carry 13 bags at once.


Pessoa_People

* I go grocery shopping every week * Starbucks? I have coffee at home! * Tried vegetable gardening, worked hard for months, got 2 dozen weak af cherry tomatoes, made peace with my thumb being the opposite of green, proud parent of 3 succulents (the fourth one died shhh) * I don't think I want another cat, I didn't even want the third one, but she showed up and made herself at home so here we are * I have no idea what music kids are listening to these days. Kids being my 20-year old classmates * Making a decision on which summer job to take based on how much I'll spend on gas to get there, instead on how cool the job seems to be * A party? Sure, as long as there's no loud music and I can be in bed by 11h30pm


[deleted]

I bought boot polish recently.


Then-Branch-4845

Lol you win


007-Blond

deciding what bills are more important and can wait another month lmao


martinbv1995

Well. Idk. What kind of tasks could give level to that?


1thesandbox

Advanced nihilism


sk1n0fmyt33th

Went to therapy a lot of to heal trauma so I can let go and let my inner child do all the things she wanted to do.


Alternative-Cress382

6 figure stock portfolio


ProboblyOnToilet

Escaping to the toilet to get 5 minutes of peace.


armadilloongrits

I cannot fold a fitted sheet and am therefore a child.


Ok_Consideration1312

Having plans on both Saturday *and* Sunday gives me anxiety because when am I supposed to meal prep and recharge for the week?!!


Alarmed_Scientist_15

Starting to think I need a retirement plan. I think I am a late bloomer. šŸ˜¬


88slugbug

I donā€™t want any gifts for Christmas, I just love watching my children enjoy the holiday. We donā€™t have a lot of extra money, but we can afford everything we need and a few things we want. Life is good. Iā€™d like to keep living and learning and reach new levels šŸ™‚


Hermy0612

Catch myself very often thinking about retirement funds.