It is a state of mind, at least in part. Older generation, especially those through the hardsihps of war, are happy to live, period. Jobs we consider shitty to

It is a state of mind, at least in part. Older generation, especially those through the hardsihps of war, are happy to live, period. Jobs we consider shitty today (like cashier or truck driver) are much better than infantry man in war torn Europe. Today's people are much more spoiled, not just in consumerism, but the idea of being above manual labour, freedom to chase your unprofitable goal, not settle until you found a dream job are all quite new.