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We should have trusted Peter Pan when he said, "Never grow up." Growing up is a trap. That's what it is. Once one becomes an adult, some often unpleasant things become inevitable. Spending most of the time working and having little time for yourself and your family, living paycheck to paycheck; these are just some common adulting problems. And while we could grumble about all the dreary things that come with adulthood, we could also ignore them for a while and look at the funny side of things. Those are adult problems that (spoiler alert) are not, in fact, actual problems, or at least not something to worry about.

The Facebook page Adult Problems does precisely that. The page's content is all about sharing First World problems and silly problems adults face daily. Funny jokes for adults, self-deprecating humor, and sometimes actual problems adults encounter that many can relate to is what the posts featured on this page are about. In fact, being an adult is very much about knowing the difference between actual and trivial problems that can be laughed about and not taken seriously. 

Hence, to chuckle about the latter, we compiled the adult version of the First World problems list, which is pretty much just a compilation of funny jokes about being an adult. Saw a First World problem you can relate to? Make sure to give it an upvote. Also, what are some adult problems that you face regularly? Share them in the comments!

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    ZeroCapacity
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh hell no the remote belongs to me now. Will add to my collection of remotes for things I do not have nor will ever.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another subject desperately needed in school. Basic working skills, how to search for and apply for a job in our time.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nor is it the responsibility of anyone else to supply the things you can't afford. Teach your kids about the cost of living and give them your time and attention instead.

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    Reginald the spider crab
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    then we shall join together, i have been working on a size changer,and i shall become your giant mount to ride into battle!

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    Sans Serif
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad result here, however, I've called and hired people months later after the initial candidate flamed out. It can happen!

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    Thegoodboi
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you feel like putting it together and making something? I can't, the couch won't let me get up..

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    Reginald the spider crab
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i desire a house with every single space saving appliances and secret rooms possible,but unfortunately that stuff is too expensive to even have more than one purchased to afford to live that month due to bills, rent, taxes, and paid healthcare

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    Lace Neil
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If Elf on the Shelf had existed back when I was a kid, that snitch would have been iced on the first day.

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    Sans Serif
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In economically challenged times, there is NO better weapon to ease your hunger than being able to convert low cost raw ingredients into a meal. Become self sufficient - know how to cook!

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! People say “well if they don’t pay enough or value you, don’t work there, duh 🙄” but when people start standing up for themselves and refusing to work for s**t conditions it’s “nobody wants to work anymore, you’re all lazy.” We’re trying to change things here!

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    madbakes
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was hoping my dad would get me in the Christmas gift exchange this year so he would get me a duplicate car key.

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    Alison Hell
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont understand the whole work wife/husband....is this a regional thing.... is it supposed to be cute? So many questions.

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    Belladonna.dreams
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use to do this. I liked it better. It's not just the time spent at work. It's also the time spent getting ready which includes enough sleep, clean clothes, bathing, time driving there and so on.

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can show you a tour of my home planet. Hedgehog planet have 50 hours a day, and guess what? We work eight hours and that’s it, the rest is for chillaxing. It sucks to be on Earth. I wanna go home if it’s not for this stupid experiment… oops. I shouldn’t have written that. No more internet for me today.

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    Chez2202
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work from home 3 days a week and the office 2 days. Start at 9. Get up at 5.30 to run around after my teen who cannot even pair socks without assistance. And I know it’s all my fault for doing this for 17 years.

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    CGZ
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're worth more than that, honey. You're in charge of your own life. Quit.

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    Reginald the spider crab
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who are still attempting to murder each other as "generic sword fighter" or a f*****g robot who can become a procedural beyblade of death

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    Lupita Nyong'heaux
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    usually, you don't. in 47 years of working, i have exactly 4 former co-workers that i'm still friends with and still see on occasion.

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    Thomas Biorogue
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear some people never studied for the driver's test or even glanced at the book. EVERY. DAY. I encounter someone at a 4-way, who THEY got there 1st, and are to my right, so they should got 1st. Nope, they'll sit there and then wave me through.

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    ZeroCapacity
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just happened to me and it is not fun. Fell off a ladder with a cabinet in my hands, went to hospital said I was ok, had two days off and was NOT OK, turns out I now have COVID so more days off and clients that are not happy.

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but my friends respect my mom a lot more than my “silly outlook calendar” 😅

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    3 Owls In A Coat
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even when you wake up, your mind’s on work. Get home, eat dinner, do chores and you only have an hour to yourself. Depression sets in pretty quickly there. But if you try to bring it up, “oh kids these days are so lazy!”

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    Chez2202
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My partner just turned 60 but is young for his age. His working week is 40 hours over 4 nights. He regularly does 5 or 6 nights if the giant worldwide internet based supplier of any item you wish to purchase needs extra staff. He walks over 20,000 steps per night so it’s keeping him fit but sleeps most of the day and we can’t enjoy the extra money the overtime pays because he’s at work at night and I work during the day. It’s all going into savings and huge gas and electricity bills!

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    vargask12
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that they don't play music. I love music but it actually felt more relaxing with out it.

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    Kat Hoth
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One former boss said I had "earthy humor" on a recommendation letter...

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    Lara M
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, but children aren't really people. They're just encumbrances preventing you from living your life. Right?

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    karen snyder
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. So much toxicity in such a short statement. There are more things wrong with this than there are words in the sentence.

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    Rougarou Cher
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I literally had my sister call me a liar when I told her I had to work Christmas Eve and Day then again New Year's Eve and Day.

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    Sweetpotato314
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The generational ageism on the internet is exhausting. I'm a Gen X member and am so tired of these boomers vs millenials arguments. it's lazy.

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    Chez2202
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dog hates my phone ringing. My teenage daughter had to explain to me that it’s because I shout ‘FFS’ in full every time it happens. I’ve given him phone anxiety. I wouldn’t mind but I talk more than anyone else I’ve ever met.

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    madbakes
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how I feel at the weed dispensary. Plans tonight? Yeah bro, smoking this weed. Who needs more than that?

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    Alexej Dvorak
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for anyone who's also wondering: the little pipe in the big pipe is sucking air while fuel is pumped. When it can't suck air any more (because the fuel level touches the nozzle), it makes a springloaded ball drop inside that closes the valve.

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    Anne Van Staden
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom's a nurse. There were times growing up where we didn't see each other for an entire week even though we lived in the same house. When she worked night shift we never saw her. It's sad. She missed out on so much with us growing up and she's a single mom.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adult equivalent is opening the fridge to stare inside to see if anything changed in the past hour.

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    Chez2202
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine too. It freaks me out that some of them now have kids of their own. They are my kids, always have been, and nobody should be having sex and making babies with my 30+ year old nieces / children.

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    GEPowers
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this more cheesy propaganda about the great American dream. Home ownership is not for everyone. Many people would be better off in every way to rent forever.

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    Chez2202
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure she’s suggesting that you go to bed with her because she’s sleepy? You might be missing out on a lot of bedroom activity that isn’t sleeping here. Just a thought.

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    Chez2202
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have that guy. The radio was on today and he asked me if I remembered anything I did in 1995. I have a stupidly good memory but it was a big year for me as I graduated Uni, spent part of my summer in Greece then celebrated my 21st birthday. He started laughing and said he was still in high school with a few years to go. Then as he was leaving he wished me a merry Christmas as I won’t see him again until afterwards. Told him not to worry as even though I am on annual leave for most of the next 2 weeks I am still going to phone him every day, even on the weekends.

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend got this worse. Her birthday was on Christmas, and it kinda sucked for everyone to go up to her and yell, ‘Hey girl, this random thing is the gift for your birthday, Christmas, and by the way Happy New Year ‘cuz you’re not getting anything new too!’ Which is why I am always deprived of money every Christmas to take her to eat cupcakes and birthday/Christmas stuff.

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