Parents are pressuring me to become a doctor
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just graduated university and my parents are pressuring me to pursue becoming a doctor
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Oof, that is a very difficult situation. I'm sorry you're going through that. How do you feel about it?
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I'm angry. I just want to be done school. but parents are on my butt about it.
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What do your parents say when/if you tell them you want to be done with school?
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they get mad at me and say they are dissapointed. I want to travel and see the world. not more schooling.
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That's not a fair thing for them to say to their child. I will say that there are academic programs that combine travel and credits, but you probably know that already. And I don't think you should have to compromise anyway.
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They won't take a compromise. parents are stubborn. What should i do? please parents or pursue my passion?
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I cannot tell you what to do exactly, but I would encourage you to fulfill yourself before anyone else's dictation of your life.
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Yeah i'm leaning that. i already graduated university. i fulfilled half of their dream. you think telling them my honest opinion will be a good idea?
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I think you need to be prepared for them to not be happy with your honest opinion, but that just because they aren't happy with it doesn't mean it's wrong.
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thanks great advise. i will definitely be prepapred. i don't care if i dissapoint them. it's my life not theres. i'll live with the consequences
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Keep in mind that from their point of view, they want the best for you because they love you, so try not to burn the bridge or salt the earth. I had a rocky relationship with my dad after college too, but it's better now. They will survive, and you will thrive.
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Thank you. yeah i get that. but they should be happy for me. They cant make decisions for me all the time. let me free!!!
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That feeling is totally understandable, I felt the same way. They need to let you find your own way, it's apart of growing up.
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Thank you. at least someone agrees with me. Do i have the right to be angry at them?
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The anger is understandable, but I think it is slightly misplaced as they are not trying to hurt you. You are frustrated by their lack of understanding and their judgement of your choices, but you and they are both attempting to solve the same problem of your happiness.
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Good advice. you are great at this.
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That's very kind of you to say, thank you :-)
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Thank you for the great talk. im not as angry anymore. will take there feelings into consideration
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You are a great listener and have a lot of passion, I think you will be successful for sure.
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Thanks have a good day.
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