These 12 jobs defined the American middle class in the 80s and 90s

The American Middle Class in the 80s and 90s

The 80s and 90s were the golden decades for the American middle class, marked by stability, purpose, and pride.

During this time, 12 key jobs contributed to a generation's sense of security, from factory floors to classrooms and truck routes, before the rise of remote work and side hustles.

Before the internet rewired our lives and “remote work” became a phrase, there was a kind of stability—one built on predictable paychecks, pensions, and lunch breaks in plastic-chaired cafeterias.

Author's summary: The 80s and 90s defined American middle class stability.

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