Is it normal that i wish my family was not that wealthy?

I come from a wealthy family. We certainly aren't billionares, but our name is quite renown. Many of my relatives own big companies or are into politics.

The thing is that, I was always quite proud and tried to achieve my goals by myself, without the help of my relatives. However, no matter what I do, my name chases me like a curse and people never value my efforts.

I worked really hard in high school to be one of the best students, completely by myself, without any kind of cram schools or private tutors. I got a scholarship for a relatively nice university and then got into a few regular jobs, always without using my family's influence. But as expected, no one ever believes me when I tell them that I achieved all that by myself.

At the university and at work, certain situations arise frequently... my superiors are scared of me, so my bosses and teachers give me special treatment (which I despise); also, my coworkers or classmates always mock me, implying I am part of a "royal" elite or something.

I am 25, and people still think I always use my parents money. However, it has been years since I accept any kind of money from my parents, I live by myself and save the money from my jobs. People don't believe that, because they say that I always spend a lot of money travelling and buying nice things... however, they don't notice that I have an extra income because I don't party, drink, or anything similar.

I am really tired of all of this... In fact, what hurts me the most is that through all my life I could never make real friends. People always keep distant from me, apparently, because my wealth is "intimidating". They also usually imply that I can't be empathic, because I have an easy life... I don't want to befriend my wealthy acquaintances either, because well, they are kind of snobbish and also mock me for not acting "like my own social class". However, in the end, at least they recognize I am not a snob.

I just want to be normal and be treated like a human being. So, is it normal wishing my family wasn't like this?

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  • baronroderick

    Sounds like F. Scott Fitzgerald. I don't know what to say, I'm of a middle class background, so I can only speculate. I think what you feel is pretty normal, and you should look for people who don't know a thing about your family and befriend them. You seem very solitary, I pity you.

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    • GuessWho

      ^ This.

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  • auburnsin

    There is nothing wrong with embracing your family's name and wealth. If you use and manipulate people because of it then you have a problem.
    Im 25 aswell and understand where your coming from. The difference is my parents pushed my siblings and I to acheive things on our own. We've all acheived success in our own right. Yes wolves in sheeps clothing do befriend and use you. It is important to keep your gaurd up. It is much safer to be within your social class. We are not all stuck up and conceited. Majority of us are just assured and confident in ourselves. My parents instructed this to me at a young age. Never give your full name when requested. Without it people cant identify or associate you with your family. As for me moving to different states did not help. There is someone that knows of my family. So by not utilizing my last name things have been nice. And know 411 beacon go out. ha ha

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    • The are certain advantages regarding hanging out with upper class people. One of the most important, is that they actually don't make a big deal about money all the time. Surprisingly, the wealthiest people I know are extremely objective when it comes to money. For example, they have no problem saying that a restaurant is too expensive and have no problem borrowing money either. Middle class people are usually too proud to accept money from anyone or to claim something is out of their reach.

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      • auburnsin

        Ha ha yeah it makes life more entertaining. I get a kick out of it.

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    • GuessWho

      ^ This too.

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  • DaisySoul

    Consider on the side working under the radar, by donating your time helping those with disabilities, or mabee a "big brother" or "sister", or other role giving back somehow. Would be great if it was a role in a situation unfamiliar to your peers and family. That way, you can begin to carve out an identity away and seperate of what is assumed of you. You could still work in these prestigous fields your family is familiar with, but all the same do something rewarding on the side while keeping a "low profile".

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  • GoraIntoDesiGals

    Have them donate all their money to me. Two flies in one swat. xD

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  • q1w2e3

    Ever considered moving out to other state or country? Where people do not know your family background and value you for what you are.

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  • Avant-Garde

    I suggest changing your name and moving to another country.

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  • Cola927

    Hey, just so you know, its totally normal. That would be TOTALLY annoying. But realistically speaking, I really think that YOU personally put too much importance to your own name. Sure maybe your name is well known and your family has companies and are involved into politics, but how many people REALLY pay attention to a regular Joe or Jane, doing totally normal things unless you don't look but "flaunt" your wealth, or lack there of. I'm telling you. There might be some people that may know and glorify the name, but ask yourself just how many people they are, how many have centered you out. If you can count it, then its really not that many. Just widen out. Notice who, and the type of people you surround yourself with. I'm telling you, if people know who you're related to, it can be an asset, not "a curse". There are plenty of "poor folk" like myself that would LOVE to know that they had close family with means, enough means to help them not have to scrape to make ends meet, not every month, but everyDAY. You're fortunate. So don't feel sorry for yourself, grow up, thank God everyday, and move on.

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  • Middlefinger

    and once i was with my big bro, we were talking with a stranger, and then that one suddenly asked "you are from ..... family right? and your grandpa is ......?", my bro answered "nope, wrong. maybe it's another person. we are from different family, and we know (my grandpa's name), but we are not from his family". the stranger asked again "really? oooh" my bro said "yes, WE ARE NOT"

    you know how my face meme :D hahahhaa i was gonna laugh but i act like it's the truth.

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  • Middlefinger

    I exactly know how you feel. i am 21. yes, for more or less, i'm in the same situation like you. almost everyone knows my family and it affects their point of view when i do something usual or unusual. like when i was still at school, i did something bad like all the students generally did. the teachers got annoyed to me and my friends. to my friend they said "you are a student here, do not do something outta the rules, bla bla", and theeeeeen...... as usual... here they came to me, they said "i know you're a grand daughter of.... and a daughter of...., but it doesnt mean you can do anything you like in this school environment. you see your friends, they live not as rich as you live your life. you have to feel emphatic on them, bla bla".

    another situation at the college, suddenly i got some case which involved my teachers/lecturers, on of them said "i see you are very exclusive here, you look like only make friends with certain people. it's not good, bla bla bla", my reaction was "ha? i dont understand what you're talking about", i meant i made friends with everyone, i take myself as very warm and open. but yes when i got one best friend, it's not easy to adapt with or be best friends with others, right? and....... yeaaaah they won't or couldnt understand me, and it's not surprising.

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  • therugbyguy96

    I do have one peice of advice tell your teachers and employers that you hate their treating you differently and if they are truly intimidated by your well of heritage they should treat you normally

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  • changes123

    Out of country might help. Go where you are not known at all.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    Thats harsh.

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  • Holzman67

    All the money or the simple life, honey.

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