Working hard, going nowhere: Why millions of Americans are stuck before 40
- Posted on June 1, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Working hard, going nowhere: Why millions of Americans are stuck before 40
For years, Americans have been sold a familiar promise: work hard, gain experience, climb the ladder, and watch your earnings grow. But for millions of workers, that ladder appears to have a missing rung.