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Being a millennial isn’t always easy. The older generations might look down on you for spending your life's savings on avocado toast and lattes, while the younger generations will roast your skinny jeans and ankle socks on TikTok. You’re old enough to have chronic back pain, yet too young to be able to afford a home! Life is cruel!

But if you’re looking to bond with fellow millennials about the trials and tribulations of being in your thirties, you’ve come to the right place, pandas. We took a trip to the “I Am Thirty AF” Instagram page and gathered some of their most hilarious posts down below. Keep reading to also find a conversation with the creators of the account, and be sure to upvote the pics that you find most relatable!

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    We’re big fans of I Am Thirty AF here at Bored Panda, so this actually isn’t the first time we’ve featured the hilarious account. And lucky for us, we were able to get in touch with Chloe and Peter, the friendly couple who runs the page. They were kind enough to discuss their extremely successful account, which has now amassed over 3.6 million followers, as well as what they've been up to with their other pages since we last spoke to them about 7 months ago.

    "We have four pages now on Instagram, our main @iamthirtyaf that focuses on millennial themes and nostalgia, @iamstarvingaf that is fully focused on food (which I fully relate to), @iamemployedaf that focuses on job related themes, and our newest page @iamokayaf that focuses on mental health with a bit of humor tied in," the creators shared.

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked him when I was a child but didn't begin to understand what an incredibly admirable human being, gift to the world, and specific gift to my own childhood he was until I understood how rare and delightful his effortless compassion was. That's how he good he was, as a child I thought he was indicative of the greater world, he shaped my worldview for the better. What a beautiful human being and an example to all.

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

    "The media that could not be played" still available on X-creta. The "ellievhall" link below the post or: https://x.com/ellievhall/status/1316923890338304001

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    6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when he was on Johnny Carson and the audience laughed when he first spoke because they thought his persona was fake. When Johnny asked him if a Tonight Show parody bothered him he said “ I like to laugh too”. The audience was literally stunned. It’s like a famous person who was so honest and humble was such a crazy concept they didn’t know what to do.

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of Mr. Rogers before becoming a Panda. And now I wish I had heard about him waaaay sooner.

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was him arguing against defunding his programs in front of congress. He won. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6wSjINly88

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if the way you are isn't good and you want to change?

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He would still like you and encourage you to make those changes and support you in those endeavors.

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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GNU Fred Rogers. A man is never dead as long as his name is spoken, and you will live forever in the Clacks and in our hearts.

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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep in mind that Fred Rogers died in 2003, thirteen years before Trump created a clear path for racists, xenophobes, and misogynists to spout their hate in every accessible venue.

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    4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't remember who, but someone said "Lots of terrible things went on in my life; and some of them actually happened". Irrelevant, I know, but this just reminded me.

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    "We're also LOVING Threads and are super active there with original content from the two of us," Chloe and Peter continued. "This year, we've also been focusing on expanding beyond social media and are having an absolute blast!"

    "We started our brand during the pandemic when we were all stuck in our homes for days on end, and now that we can get out and meet people in real life, we're working on live events and a few other fun projects. We were in the Netflix is a Joke Fest at the start of the year and have had a ton of fun shows around the country since then," they shared. "Our next Funny AF live show is in Brooklyn in October- check out details to come on @iamthirtyaf !"

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

    Maybe her secret is that she stays clean, doesn't let her skin dry out, doesn't smoke and eats decent food and so can anyone else?

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    We were also curious how the creators decide exactly what they want to share on their accounts. "We continue to post things that we personally relate to and find funny or connect with in some other way. Every day we do a different themed carousel post with ten+ memes/reels all pertaining to a single topic," they told Bored Panda.

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

    Husband is a 41 year old police officer and the other day I found his childhood bear in the bed. When I asked about it he said, ‘I just felt a bit lonely and wanted to hang out with Big Ted’ It was adorable.

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    "The topics [in our posts] range from airport travel to Shrek to school experiences we all shared growing up in the 90s to shared experiences we have as 30 somethings," Chloe and Peter explained. "They're a ton of fun to put together, and we often include a fun story from our personal lives in the caption. Every Wednesday, the theme is Wholesome Wednesday (my favorite day of the week), and every Friday we do a #FollowFriday carousel where we feature a writer/creator we love."

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

    Just the typical workplace know-it-all whom everybody finds annoying but tolerates because he is harmless and actually good at his job...

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    Finally, we asked the creators what the best part of being a millennial or a thirty-something is. "We started this page in our early 30s and are suddenly finding ourselves just a few years out from 40," they shared. "I think going through our 30s with this page has helped me to really appreciate how much positive growth happens in our 30s!"

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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! There was no such program in my school but I was conditioned to be that always straight As student (by parents and teachers simply cause I did well at school). And I was! Never failed! But what did I develop? Perfectionism. It’s not a great thing as it sounds. I can’t do something half way. I have to be the best at what I do and will kill myself until I achieve that extreme target. And I don’t know what failure is (in the big picture) so I can’t even fathom what it is or can’t bear to think of a plan B. Oh and everyone’s expectations for me are out of this world. I’m so burned out now but unconsciously am still trying to achieve the best. It’s a never ending mentality. I hate it.

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    "I feel like a completely different person at 37 than I was at 30 in the best possible way- I feel more in control of my life and my emotions, my goals feel more within reach and attainable," the creators shared. "I'm more confident in my abilities to accomplish what I set out to do and I honestly just feel so much more comfortable in who I am."

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    "One of my favorite parts of running the AF pages is having the chance to connect with millions of like minded strangers over shared experiences, and I've found that this growth journey in our 30s is one that a lot of people are experiencing. Of course, there are fears and frustrations that come with getting older, but it has been super refreshing connecting with people over the great things that come with getting older," Peter and Chloe told Bored panda. "And whenever we do eventually become 40AF, I look forward to continuing on that journey with this group of millennials."

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    Whether you’re a millennial or not, we hope you’re enjoying scrolling through this list, pandas! Keep upvoting the pics that you find painfully relatable, and feel free to share in the comments below what you think the best and worst parts of being in your thirties are. Then, if you’d like to check out another Bored Panda article discussing the struggles of being a thirty-something, we recommend reading this one next!

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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And get an older repeat of take your kids to work day's, "Daddy, where are all the clowns?" I don't think so.

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

    Better yet: Throw the last pitch with Danny DeVito as the ball. As he had once bragged that he coud even play a pork cutlet if necessary, he should have no problems with that part...

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to do this when my son worked at an amusement park in high school. I'd go in an eat at the stands he was working at just to say hi to him while he was working. I'd walk around the park for a bit to get some exercise, and he said it broke up the monotony of his shift to see me.

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doing research requires multitasking and switching between tabs often etc. That indeed workd better on PC

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I enjoy assembling flat pack furniture. I know, I'm weird, but there's a sense of accomplishment at the end, especially if I did it alone. So when hubby comes home I can say "see...look what I did!"

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to see a photo shoot in the latest fashions and an accompanying interview about his personal goals from Steve in Accounting.

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    6 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never understood why people get pissed off for this. You know what you're setting yourself up for. Suck it up buttercup. Edit for spelling.

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

    Like the Houston airport that, in response to complaints of long wait times for baggage claim, made the walk to baggage claim six times longer? Complaints dropped to zero.

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love "columbo" since doesnt matter when you start watching it you will always understand who is the killer

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    6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah, and past tense of william shakespeare is wouldiwas shookspeared.

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