26 Ways Being An Adult Isn't What You Thought It Would Be

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26 Ways Being An Adult Isn't What You Thought It Would Be

Growing up influenced by pop culture, you pretty much know what to expect when you're an adult. Like, you know you're going to have to fight your evil, leather-clad father with a laser sword, while holding down a well-paying job that affords you lots of time off.

Or something like that. Of course, reality never quite matches up.

Owning a car isn't SO much hitting the open road. CRACKED.COM Usually it's more like hitting the open wallet.
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AS a kid, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life As an adult, I'm scared I'll never figure it out
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Once I live alone I will paint my walls whatever color like and E will decorate with whatever furnishings I want!' TWo years later only one room has
I thought I'd have money and endless time to hang out with my friends. Now I'm broke as hell and I'm m lucky to see them once a month.
26 Ways Being An Adult Isn't What You Thought It Would Be
As a kid I thought I'd save the world As an adult I can't even save facebook from my racist family
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I can't wait to make a living playing music! ENR How did an empty bar manage to yell 'FREEBIRD!' at me?!
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I'M GOING I'M GOING TO BE AN TO BE A ASTRONAUT! DOCTOR! I'M GOING TO BE PRESIDENT! When I was young, I thought I could become anything I wanted to be.
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