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Do I live life to satisfy myself, or to satisfy my family?

There are family members who choose a career for a child, while there are others who trust their children to choose their own career as long as they are happy. But what happens when a child chooses a career and their family is not satisfied with the choice? And so they don't support or accept the child's career path. What does the child do then even though family is very important to her/him? Does he/she continue believing in themselves and pursue their dreams or try to make their parents understand them. #family #happiness #career-choice #future

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Thomas’s Answer

You must realize if the career you are pursuing is something you really want.
Your parent will have your best intentions for you.

If their decision not to support, you are only because of money then you probably have good case.
If their decision is something else, then check deep in yourself if it's that's what you are meant to do.
If your answer is yes, then explain to them why this is the right path "at this time".
It'll be plus if you can provide plus & minus of your decision so that they know you really put your thought into your decision.

Good Luck.
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Andria’s Answer

Wow, this is a tough one. I have two kids that are 23 and 24 and I let them decide what they wanted to do in life. My daughter chose nursing when she was 6 and never changed her mind. My son wasn't sure. I think or hope that a parent would support a decision you made as long as it is not going to jeopordize your health or put you in danger. Of course the military can put you in danger but that is a personal decision. My son wanted to be in the military and I talked him out of it. I still live with that guilt all the time. I should have let him live the path he felt he wanted to live but my emotions took over and I just couldn't let him do that.
If your career you are chosing is not being accepted because your not going to make enough money or your family just doesn't understand then you have to make the best decision for yourself. This sounds cheesy but it works. One day make a list of all the pros to this career and then the cons and that can help guide you. Then discuss them with your family. It could help them see things differently.
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Nicholas’s Answer

Always satisfy your needs first, in the end your ways are the most important
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Anand’s Answer

Real tough question. It all depends upon the over all family understanding and balance. At times either of the two i.e. family or the child has to sacrifice their wishes in the interest of other. Every family will have different parameters to reach that point. However, in the larger interest of the child's career the family needs to adjust. But if the child is too attached to family and dosnt want to hurt the family then the child has to sacrifice. But in any case the other has to make it very clear as why the choice is being made and what is the price being paid by either of the party. At least there would be some value attached to the sacrifice.
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