They were the generation with "loadsa money" . But now the former 1980s yuppies are struggling to live within their means in middle age.
Almost half of the Young Urban Professionals of 20 years ago are finding it tough financially,
"Despite the champagne lifestyle and optimism of the time, our research reveals that many former high flyers have ended up no better off than the average mid-life family. They are just as worried about meeting the monthly bills, the cost of bringing up their kids and how they will fund their old age." - said the communications director at Liverpool Victoria friendly society
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Dark and light. Round the clock. Day and night. Roll and rock.
Business plan. Super size. Office. Bank. Looking nice.
Airport. Face control. Loaded word. Urgent call.
Autobahn. Coffee break. Restaurant. Chips & steak.
Very steep, quick progress. Troubled sleep. Nervousness.
Stock goes up. Stock gives way. Seven Up. Stress & shake.
It's a yuppie blues! It's a yuppie blues! It's a yuppie blues! It's a yuppie blues!
Invite in business yuppie,
and you'll be fine and happy!
It's a yuppie blues!
Business class. Yuppie Club. Black tie. Jazz. Lipstick daub.
Met aside Pretty lone. Spent the night. Took her home.
House. Garage. Limousine. Douche. Massage. Therapy.
Fitness. Gym. Schedule. Draft. Aspirin. Sleeping-draught.
Fuss. Watchdog. Sad. Depressed. Evening. Fog. Emptiness...
Net result. Thirty years. To sum up. Impotence.
It's a yuppie blues! It's in the bag! It's in the bag!
It's a yuppie blues! It's in the bag! It's in the bag!
It's a yuppie blues! It's in the bag, bag, bag!
It's a yuppie blues! It's in the bag! It's in the bag!
Invite in business yuppie,
and you'll be fine and happy!
It's a yuppie blues!
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