Ever have parents who thought a career as a creative wasn't work because it didn't fit their view of work--or guilt trip for creating spec work between jobs wasn't work if you don't get paid for it?🙄

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Not parents, but other relatives for sure. But them critiquing you against their standards is like calling a fish stupid because it can't climb a tree. So take what they say with a grain of salt. There's grunt work in marketing too.

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If your not asking them for money they don’t get to have an opinion.

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I mean you have to set boundaries, keep laughing but you’ll also keep stressing about non-sense. Your choice.

My mom still asks when I’m going to go to law school!

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😧 some parents (mine included) just want us to fulfill their vision for us. Could always do freelance for a law firm and call it even.

My dad thinks I’m essentially unemployed because I freelance. No matter what I tell him about the cool stuff I’ve done or the work I’m currently doing.

Oy. ‘Til the day they died, my parents had no idea what I did, despite me explaining over and over. You’re doing everything right. If you’re getting paid for something, it’s work. You’ll probably never change their mind. Perhaps best to change the subject?

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