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He really should have donated that to charity. What you needed to inherit was a swift kick in the rear.
Working is a thing that turns you into an adult. Right now, you are a drain on society. You contribute nothing. Your largest activity is turning food into poop.
Quite frankly, I would disown any child that was so irresponsible. Doing things that you like is not the same as not being lazy, it is the definition of being lazy. It was a waste for you to even go to college since you are not putting the education to use.
A 25 year old who might go her whole life not working? This could really end badly, everyone needs a purpose and I haven't seen any sign of that from the OP.
In many ways work is like exercize, it can keep you sharp, up-to-date, learning new things, getting out, meeting people, etc. Not working forever beginning at age 25 (before actually) sounds like a terribly risky decision to me. You could go pear-shaped real fast, far from your best self.
So, since you've got money, I'd work low-paying but interesting work in interesting locales. The beauty of low-paying jobs is they usually do not include much stress.
Ignore all the young, probably near-broke posters here who naively think your situation is awesome. The if-I-could-just-win-the-lottery-set, rarely have any wisdom or knowledge of what kind of life that would lead to.
Definitely move out. If you are 25 and have enough to support yourself for a long, long time, show your family. They are probably thinking you are mooching off them to go and have 'fun'.
Get your own place, enjoy the world (very jealous). At the same time, look for volunteer work at least to give back. Something was given to you, return the favor and volunteer for an organization that means something to you.
You don't need to take a job away from someone who actually needs it, but you absolutely need to do something besides indulge yourself and enjoy life. I'm another who thinks you should volunteer and make a contribution to the world. You've been blessed with not needing to work (I hope. I'd also make very sure this is, in fact, the case. Even people much older than you can underestimate how much money they need for the rest of their lives.) You have the ability to make a difference somewhere that needs more help than they can pay for. It will be good for the world, and yes, good for you. It *will* build your character. It will ensure that when your life is over, you won't look back and feel it wasn't as meaningful as it should have been. And it will give you practical skills so that, should some financial disaster befall you, you will be able to take care of yourself. These are all the things your family is worried about. I do not believe they are necessarily jealous. Had I been in your grandfather's shoes, I'd have made sure you had to wait longer for your money, for just these reasons.
I can't believe the number of people that suggest the OP "Move out" when it is very clearly stated that the person owns their own home and does not live with their family. What ever happened to reading comprehension?
Its probably a generation thing. Your grand parents are from an age where saving money and working hard was the cornerstone of their exsistence. From her perspective, one could assume your grandmother probably sees this as a slap in the face and looks at your lifestyle as ungreatful.
Perhaps if you considered investing some time in doing something you were passionate about. You enjoy cooking from the sounds of it perhaps you could start a small business selling pies or volunteering at an animal shelter, I dunno. Just spitballing some ideas.
Older generations always want to see their off spring to do better than them. I am not in any way saying your grand mother may be right but given their age, experience, and wisdom, it might not be a bad idea to take in consideration her guidence. Hopefully she's sharing more with you than "Get a stinkin' job you bum!".
If you are happy with your life, I would simply tell your family in no uncertain terms that you are an adult and able to make your own decisions and that if they want to see you, they need to keep their opinions to theirself. You're old enough to live your life without having family shame you. Essentially, it's none of their business. Enjoy your life and don't allow them to bring you down.
Good god, if I didn't have to work I certainly wouldn't. Miserable companies, horrible bosses, bitchy coworkers...who needs that stress? As long as you can set yourself up to be financially independent then I would ignore your family, it isn't their life.
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