Anyone else grow up poor and feel like a prick when talking about your travel adventures with friends back home? I made it out and am one of 💰THEM💰now....not sure how I feel about myself.

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Just don't be a prick about your travels. Surround yourself with people that have similar adventures and use your "making it out" status to give back to a community that could really use your sincere and unconditional help.

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Be grateful that you now have perspective. Everyone will appreciate your humble and down to earth attitude, which can really only be acquired through your upbringing. You're still you and you can float between social classes now with way more ease than the average bear. Also, don't forget to pick up the tab when you're at home. 🍻

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You shouldn't feel guilty about your background, it gives you many humble traits that are admirable. My GF is from a similar background to you (lower middle class, never traveled, never had money for jewellery/accessories, etc) and I'm a 1%er trust fund kid. We are from completely different background but what first attracted me to her was her humble, simple down-to-earth attitude to life - so she compliments that personality from that regard. Make sure you never lose that part of you.

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I'm from a similar background. I think what is most important is to stay humble... Even though you're happy you "made it out", they are very much still in it, and may feel threatened by your status. Be thankful for your experience and where you came from, but don't be boastful or ashamed... When I go home, I focus on maintaining and restoring connection with those I care about, and in the end, it's about the genuine care and respect we have towards each other, and less about what I have versus what they don't have...

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Completely agree with @P1. Disconnected. But it's really encouraging to hear so many other similar stories and realize there are others who share a similar perspective. It's a sense of pride and self-awareness that is hard to describe. Thanks for posting OP.

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I was born in a house with no electricity and no running water. My parents didn't finish the 6th grade. Someway I made it to this country and I am now at Deloitte.

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@OP - all day err day

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@op and @pwc1 thank you so much. Can relate with tears in my eyes

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It is a really hard balance. As far as topics to talk about, I think that it is trial and error. With my sister, I have learned to stick to certain topics- interior decorating, etc. Once I talk about something from my life, it kind of triggers a lot of deep seeded emotions. As long as I still to the basics, we're good. Once again, good for you!!

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My parents are immigrants as well. Came here with $200 between them. Same story as above. I now work with a partner who reminds anyone who will listen that her family came over on the Mayflower.

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Give back

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^same :)

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Best part about those friends having kids is that it then makes them look as tired as us!

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I'm still poor

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I try to give them sound advice and just bring it back to real when I chill with them.

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My advice, bring who you can along, for example take your parents on vacation be a role model. Provide a good example for the folks in your family, support them and mentor them. Never apologize for success but be helpful and gracious to those less fortunate. Live the American Dream and share the wealth.

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Pwc1 special 🍻 to you

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Sane

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I'd agree, but the mean income in my hometown is not at all high. They are lower middle class at best. Nothing wrong with that, but you will come off as a douche either way talking about work / travel topics..

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You shouldnt feel guilty for your success. As long as you are not rubbing it in people's face.

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Yeah, I don't think that EY would have responded to this post unless it resonated with her/him.

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