For those with immigrant parents, curious to know what your parents think of you working in this industry? Are they disappointed you didn’t pick a more ‘practical’ role (doctor, engineer)

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Lol my parents think I'm a fucken idiot

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Immigrant here: I began working in this industry even from the mother land, always a mess trying to explain to them parents what it is exactly what I do ("so you are behind the camera and with the lights?" 😶). They don't seem to get it yet after 10 years in this biz, however they respect it. Now as a parent (regardless of the immigration status) I don't know how to feel about my firstborn enlisting into this never-dull ad world 🤔.

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My parents were proud to see me land a well paying job with people I've become good friends with. They are not so excited about the long hours, constant connection to email, etc. especially now that I have kids. My fathers favorite reminder to me was what my salary would translate into hourly if I did the math. In his day, there was no way to be connected to work when he got home so he just doesn't get that part. I don't like that part either.

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Immigrant from the Caribbean - all my dad wants ed was for me to study law or engineering, he to this day doesn't understand what I do. My mom could care less as long as I was/am happy and relatively financially stable.

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Parental pressure is one of the unfortunate side effects of trying to live life.

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My folks are very proud. My mom is a strong believer in the fact that there are multiple routes to success; and that success in itself is not solely based on wealth but happiness and peace of mind.

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As long as I'm not on trouble with the law or living in their basement, they seem ok with whatever I'm doing.

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My parents have no clue what I do

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they dont know what I do.

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