The American Middle Class in the 80s and 90s
The 80s and 90s were the golden decades of the American middle class, characterized by stability, purpose, and pride.
During this time, 12 key jobs contributed to a generation's sense of security, from factory workers to teachers and truck drivers.
Before the internet rewired our lives and “remote work” became a phrase, there was a kind of stability—one built on predictable paychecks, pensions, and lunch breaks in plastic-chaired cafeterias.
A college degree was not the only path to a comfortable life, as individuals could own a house, send their kids to school, and take a summer road trip.
Author's summary: Middle class jobs defined American stability.
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