Should I follow my dreams and settle for a lower paying job I will be happy in, or trust my parents?

[FlySwimmer]

It has always been my dream to move to Colorado once I get my life together and a substantial source of income (that may be a while because it has always been my dream to become an orthopedic surgeon especially when it comes to spinal injuries, I have spent hours upon hours just studying how to do certain procedures and surgeries through these huge books lol, ig I am just a bit obsessed with the practice) only issue with that is my parents want me to start my own business and make loads of money like both of them did, should I follow my dreams and settle for a lower paying job I will be happy in, or trust my parents?

[abw121290]

I always recommend following your dreams and go after what you love to do! I was very fortunate that I have my own business and love what I do… but that isn’t for everyone. It’s great that your parents were successful in their business, and as a result, I’m sure taught you the importance of a strong work ethic. But in the long run, you’ll be much happier, and likely more successful pursing your dreams and the things that make you happy! Good luck!

[PeacefulRainDrop]

Follow your dreams I should have but I listened to my parents and more than once they steered me wrong.. they steered all 3 of us to go to university/college I wanted to do something with dogs for ages.. but instead I went and wasn't truly happy now that my health keeps me from doing that job he's open now to what I originally wanted.. also there was a guy I really liked but my parents didn't said he was a low life couldnt support me but I was happy.. they were trying to set me up with other guys I saw what it was doing to him so I left him I regreted it for years he moved over 6 hours away.. I never thought id find someone who treated me so well (and I was healthy back then) im fortunate I have but my parents didn't like him at first either cause he doesn't have college or university education.. told me he can't support me im better off pretending I never met him but since it took me years to find someone similar I said dad look where it got me.. I didn't finish cause of my health and I have a student loan.. he said well make sure he goes I said why? he's happy thats all I care about.. my sister finished got her degree but at job interviews she's told she's over qualified they can't pay for for what she deserves.. so she's not even working in her field.. my brother didn't finish either.. all those things are, are fancy pieces of paper if your happy stay with it until your not anymore make your own path dont let anyone scare you into doing differently.. its your life not theirs and at some point you will want a different job then go after what you want.. you have to live with your choices no one else dont get me wrong im happy now relationship wise.. but I would have been just as happy when I was 17.. I was working a job I enjoyed and dating a man I loved but I let my parents mainly my dad dictate my future and along the way I had an accident unable to do a lot that I could have before.. they still dont know why I had the first seizure.. sometimes I struggle its noticeable other times im just like anyone else.. my biggest regret is thinking my parents had all the answers!

[PeacefulRainDrop]

Someone once told me that your parents think they can live their life through you.. and what you do is a statement to how well they did as parents.

I my parents think that way if I dont get a degree im insignificant I've been told but in reality its just to show how fucked up their thinking is!

[BillHe1]

It's your life, live it!