Problem is that wages did not increase with economic growth. Those that benefit the most are a small minority, so yes, now both parents would need to work to achieve the same.

What’s your plan?

Originally, my plan was to earn enough to secure a house & future as a working person, and then try to join politic and change the discourse.

Now, my plan is to accept that even with a good salary securing a future at good QOL costs a lifetime, so I will try to enjoy myself and hopefully buy a home that doesn't get burnt down in the increasingly frequent and devastating forest fires of my native home.

Hooray for 2022!