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What is something you realized was a 'scam' only after you became an adult?

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BobcatEnough5219 Apr 1, 2026 +1
That working hard always leads to success. Turns out it helps… but it’s definitely not a guarantee.
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saello Apr 1, 2026 +1
Hard work is rewarded with more work.
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iGenerationAgency Apr 1, 2026 +1
Hard work+luck=success (most of the time)
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wandering-doggo Apr 1, 2026 +1
It does lead to success but it’s more about who you know.
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heathenboy7261 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Insurance. You pay money to a company that is supposed to help you pay for something when the time comes, only for them to have you pay even more money when the time comes.
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Rectifyorderez Apr 1, 2026 +1
Or the company cancels your policy if you have too many claims within a certain time period!
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humble_redditor1234 Apr 1, 2026 +1
The shit-ton amount of money I need to save just to have bullshit small 1 bedroom apartment. It is insane.
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ttttttttttittttttttt Apr 1, 2026 +1
School pictures
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Cheapassboy69 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Insurance  Looking rich - most of those people are broke and most rich people look normal in public  Political parties - they are all crooks  The “fact” there is a set price, almost everything is negotiable 
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Xc4lib3r Apr 1, 2026 +1
Good people doesn’t want power, bad people do. 
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CountHonorius Apr 1, 2026 +1
Company loyalty and 'staying late' to prove said loyalty.
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Jazer0 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Class rings. Those pieces of junk were $300-$600 in 2010 and look pretty lame. Luckily my mom talked me out of it and took me on a graduation trip instead
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AvailableRoute Apr 1, 2026 +1
College
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TheOne_ZH Apr 1, 2026 +1
Parenting
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Longjumping_Scar8179 Apr 1, 2026 +1
desserts
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YounomsayinMawfk Apr 1, 2026 +1
Entry level job requirements. How the f*** you gonna ask for years of experience? That's why I'm applying, to get experience!
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GetBigMad Apr 1, 2026 +1
Going to college
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threesunrises Apr 1, 2026 +1
College degree. It helps, but it's not necessary
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kamlesh254 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Credit cards are free money
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Due-Currency-6801 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Interest.
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drippy_dik Apr 1, 2026 +1
Wiping after taking a shit. It's a lie perpetuated by toilet paper companies to make money off our shit. It'll dry and flake off all by itself
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CompetitiveWafer3486 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Life. That “working harder” was what I needed to be a successful adult. The real part is that I make less than online hoochie hoes selling butthole pics 🤷‍♀️
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