Compared to many, myself included, silver spoon definitely.
Like you I did a slint in the military, followed by 8 yrs of part time at UPS and other jobs including delivering car parts.
Never stocked groceries, but normally had at least three W2's at tax time.
One year I had six.
In 1986, starting at $8/hr was pretty good money.
Add in benefits and it was damn good.
Now $8.50 an hour, no benefits for a year (18 months for dependants), not so good.
Not sure how anybody could match the fortitude it took for me to go full time.
Your ride was considerably easier than most at UPS.
Get off your high horse Nancy.
And get that silver spoon and your foot out of your mouth.