If you’re an extremely talented and artistic young person with a flair for self-promotion, the dollar store economy is for you; the internet has made it possible for you to reach millions of people around the globe directly, and without serving any kind of apprenticeship. Everyone else in your cohort, however, is just screwed. The combination of low wages and high asset prices—especially for housing—that is so helpful to retirees is toxic for you.
To make matters even worse, many millennials are trained for fulfilling, creative jobs that do not exist. They would be better off as plumbers or electricians, but working with your hands is for old people and immigrants.
On balance, the dollar store economy is a nightmare for millennials, which is why so many of them are Sanders supporters. But cheer up, guys; you will inherit lots of money along with the damaged planet, so help is on the way.