Am I the only person who took NO TRIPS as a child?

This came up in conversation today and the person was very shocked that I hadn't anywhere as a kid and not many places in my own state.

Not all families could afford family vacations.

Then when I was an adult, working PT and going to school, I didn't have the money nor was able to take time off.

My first job out of college allowed very minimal time off and was super strict.

Then I had more money, plenty of time off, and no one to go anywhere with...

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CestManan · 46-50, F

Taking a trip is fun (or not) depending on where you go and with whom.

As a kid it was fun cause they are just along for the ride. Plus you didn't normally have to suffer mom's home made concoction meals.

As an adult, when your wallet is taking a beating and there are all the plans and hassles, it kind of takes away a lot of the fun.