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

Stop penalizing kids (and adults) for missing school or work because of illness or family emergency.

Snorky The Pig
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister had mono and was home for a month once, she would have been home for longer had the school not threatened to report my parents to the government for not sending her anyway even though she really didn't feel well. 🤬🤬

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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get it. Not everyone has the option of staying home with their sick kids tho. Help create a support system and you'll see less of this

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

It's easier said than done. No living family members, and the few that are can't take care of themselves. Am I going to ask fellow parents with kids who aren't sick to take in mine that's sick?

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

Got an email from my kids school about keeping them home when they are sick... the next day I get an email about the importance of not missing school.... hmmm

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

Stop limiting the number of sick days that people can take, then.

DennyS (denzoren)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please stay home if you're sick...you have sick days...stay home. This is coming from someone who was sick last week because someone was sick and came to work.

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

On a related note, stop coming to work sick! I don't want whatever it is you have.

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

Stop giving out perfect attendance awards at school. Those kids who never missed a day in 12 years have been getting everyone in the class sick.

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

Some times parents are stuck, they need to go to work for the money. It would be good if they told the school though. It's not often possible to move the sick kids away from the rest, but at least we can move them away from vulnerable children. Also, sick kids probably need not to be pushed hard in class. I'd personally like it if kids didn't come in to class wanting a hug - and then telling you they are sad because they are sick. And I'd love it if HR would understand when I get sick with a cocktail of germs I do not appreciate getting called in to explain why having kids cough and sneeze at me all day results in me getting sick.

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

Remember that just because the kid feels better and doesn't have a fever after a dose of Tylenol doesn't mean they are well. The meds will wear off, and in the meantime they're spreading sickness.

The Other Other White Meat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same goes for work, especially if you can work from home. If you don't feel well, please stay far away from me 😣

Kitten’s mom
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1000000% true for work too….home sick because people couldn’t keep their germs to themselves

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

I'm home right now because my husband is sick and tested positive for Covid. I have tested negative but my symptoms are worsening and I just didn't want to pass this on to anyone at my office. I will retest but if I continue to feel this way even if I still test negative I'll stay home, even if this is just a wicked cold I don't want anyone else to get it

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

I'm sitting here with a possibly sprained neck that hurts like hell so I didn't go to class today. Eff the attendance s**t

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Stephanie Did It
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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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