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As a father, I absolutely want my children to surpass me in every way possible. As a son, I wouldn’t rub it in my father’s face.
I think you can still let him cover the dinners etc - don’t step on that
But you can also treat them from time to time to show appreciation. I would frame it as they have helped you to succeed
My parents seem excited that I'm earning more than them and aren't afraid to hit me up for some money from time to time
Isn’t this meant to be a blessing? Seems your dad is immature and has inferiority complex. Never mention what you earn. Not everyone is happy for you and unfortunately, that could be your nuclear family.
If you are sensing that your father resents that you make more than him, have you tried asking him about why? Would he prefer you struggle in life?
Also, he is not a “big earner”. Neither of you are, so seems like useless bickering.
I earn more than both of my parents combined, and I currently co-rent with them. They have NEVER been anything but proud and happy for me and my success. Same for my brother, who makes almost twice what I do.
You and/or your dad have issues if things are "off" because of what you earn.
First off, nobody in my family knows what I make except my wife. It's none of their business, they don't care to ask, and I'm not so full of myself that I feel the need to share. They do see where and how well we live, and best I can tell, they are grateful to not have to worry about me. We share grocery expenses over the holidays and generally take turns paying for meals out.
Now that I'm older, I get to be on the other side of the coin, where our daughter and her husband are do quite well. There is zero animosity, and I look forward to being able to substantially invest in their business at some point to help them become even more successful. I want them happy and well taken care of, and it's a goal of ours to make sure we have something to give them when we pass on.
My parents gave up everything to immigrate to the US so that me and my brother can have better opportunities. My dad is especially proud about what I make, that I actually tell my parents to please keep it to themselves! To him and to me, my success is his success.
Came here to say this 💯
Why would he be upset? My dad immigrated here and made min wage most of my life when he had a job. I’m on track to make 250k+ my first year and my partner made more than his entire family out of undergrad and is at seven figures early on in his career with potential to make eight in the coming decade. That’s the American dream for you
I have a great relationship with my father but he’s never once said that he’s proud of me. I can tell he is through the meaningful conversations we have about life and work and family but he still won’t let me pay for anything even though I make significantly more than he ever did and I know it makes him feel good to still feel needed in the family.
Rising Star
I outearn my entire family combined. Def has shifted the dynamic
Ha. Wasn’t trying to be funny but i see that now.