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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are immigrants of South Asian origin and most of my friends don't give kid option to go into lower paying fields and I feel like they came out ahead in long term even if there was friction for some years. We let our kids decide what they wanted and just supported that. [/quote]
Struggling with this now with one DC.

They want to major in something that isn't going to pay well.  That would be fine except for the fact they like their comfortable lifestyle and to shop, a lot.  I keep telling them that this job doesn't pay well, but they keep saying that they know. But, I don't think they really know.

I tried to explain to them the cost of rent, food, insurance, etc.. and then they would tell me that I'm discouraging.  I tell them I'm trying to get them to be realistic, but they keep fighting me.

I don't want them to be in a situation where it become much more difficult to pivot and to struggle.

I grew up lower income, to immigrant parents who don't speak English.  I struggled a lot. I have shared with them how difficult it was to be poor and not have any guidance. So, I'm trying to give them as much information as possible because I don't want them to end up struggling like I did.

It all falls on deaf ears.[/quote]

What is it do you think won't pay well?[/quote]
It's a very specific, particular field.  I looked at the payscale across the country.[/quote]

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