The internet?
Cable TV?
Companies changed.
I remember people would work for a company for most of their lives.
Unions were stronger 25 years ago.
In the US, we manufactured much more 25 years ago.
Generations used to live together, a lot more.
My maternal grandmother lived with us, her husband, my grandfather died just before I was born.
She was so important to me & helpful for our family.
Those are some of the reasons I can think of as I'm having a cup of coffee. ;)
Do something positive.