What should I do?My parents are dead-set on choosing my job for me. (children, college)
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Hi everyone,
I am a college grad.I dont have the best degree because I was not the best at math.I have been applying for jobs. I interviewed for a job doing physical labor.I want to apply for more jobs but my parents are making me take this job.They say they will take hundreds a month away from me and wash their hands of me if i dont take this job.Moving out is not an option in the city I live because rent is so high.What should I do?Is it normal for parents to choose the jobs for their children and impose such strict consequences if they dont comply?I feel like I cant resist them because I dont want to disrespect them.I dont know what to do....Im afraid they will take away a lot of money from me if I dont take it. I pay my parents rent out of my savings.
You are a college-educated adult and still being supported by your parents? Then, yes, they can require you to take any job they say in order to continue that support.
You don't want the job? No problem. Get used to supporting yourself.
While this attitude may not be "common" in this snowflake society; it is the correct way to teach independence and self-sufficiency.
Then what is this "hundreds" they will take away from you?
Subsidizing your rent by giving you a cheaper deal than if you had to go out and live on your own is also giving you money, btw.
If you want to call the shots in your life, you need to stand on your own.
I have a chicken**** friend who won't marry the woman of his dreams bc his parents might cut him out of his inheritance. He has a job paying $300k a year. I have no respect for this dude.
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