Is it wrong that my former classmate doesn’t support my career choice in wanting to be a teacher?

[Anonymous]

So I saw my former classmate (let’s call her Meg) from high school last year and she asked me what I was going to school for. I told her a teacher. Meg gave me a crazy look and said, “Why do you wanna be a teacher? Are you serious? Wanting to deal with bratty kids? Frankly you’re just wasting your time on something that is irrelevant. Teachers don’t get paid much and you won’t survive so what the hell is the point? You’re insane.”
Wow…that wasn’t what I expected. I said, “Are you serious? I thought you would support me on this since you’re my friend.”
Meg cut me off and said, “No I don’t support you at ALL. Just because I’m your friend doesn’t mean I’m going to agree with everything you do. I’m being honest.”
I said, “You don’t have it be rude. Being a teacher is a rewarding-“
She cut me off again and said, “You know what? If I hear that ONE MORE TIME! Get a real job. Something that will PAY you better. Like a doctor or whatever.”
I thought friends are supposed to support everything you do, well most things. I never spoke to Meg again after that and blocked her.

[molonski2]

Although in many ways I agree with Meg , its not ( our ) choice , its your future , its what you want to do and achieve , and its your choice , so yes , of course she should be a supportive friend , I know a number of teachers who did it for life , its a noble role.

[Asker]

What part do you agree with Meg with? That I’m wasting my time in waiting to teach?

[molonski2]

No no , I'm not saying that , I just think its become highly stressful , not well enough paid , fighting parents and students , just my opinion ( teachers are great ) , its just too dam hard , the hours used to be good , they are not anymore , and you can never win. My opinion only , again , the profession itself is very noble and very important.

[Anonymous]

No it’s not wrong of her. Could she have been more tactful? Sure. People often pick friends who agree w everything they say, which is usually not a good thing because we’re told a bunch of lies by our “friends” because they don’t want to hurt our feelings. Especially w women. Maybe she just wants better for you as her friend but didn’t come out the right way about it. I know I wouldn’t be a teacher, but that’s my life not yours.

[balyai]

Why does that matter? Its your life, your career so your choice.

[Asker]

Yes I know but I thought she would support me but she dissed me about it. I’ve gotten shit for wanting to be a teacher. My family members told me that I don’t get so boastful because I’m not the only one in the family that wants to be a teacher and everything is not about me.

[balyai]

The people who don't support you, you shouldn't be around them. You aren't doing anything wrong, you are going for what you really want. And it's your career so it is about you and your current and future life.

[Asker]

Thank you!!! I blocked her after that and she messaged me on social media, saying I was very stupid and immature for a block of her because she gave me an honest opinion and I shouldn’t of asked. Well, she’s the one that asked me about my career and I was honest about it too. What does she want me to say, a movie star?

[balyai]

Hahah well maybe a movie star 🤣. Block her on all social media accounts

[DryGermanGuy]

What a silly and opinionated broad. Both of my parents are teachers, always had a good salary, lifelong job security and are happy with their job choice.