I'm not sure if you caught it but I did say "adults who gleefully live off their parents", and I should elaborate, they were 25 and 26 at the time. Very much out of their teenage years. And both were VERY well off, in large houses and driving luxury cars given to them by their parents, with every need imaginable taken care of. They had all the advantages they'd ever need and they choose to do nothing with their lives. Those are the type of people I'm referring to.
I suppose if I was that comfortable my financially at their age, I'd probably do a degree in forestry (always liked that but ended up in technology!) OR I'd become a teacher/helper in some disadvantaged place, even overseas (seems to be the standard thing to do).
To sit at home for days would be ok, weeks a bit concerning, months I'd be worried about their psychology of their ever decaying mind, forever I'd have to assume lazy and mentally disabled!
So I do understand your concern, its not normal especially when you worked, it would have been irritating (wait I'll read again to see if you are still dating this person... oh "it eventually ended the relationships") Ok, I agree it would have been extremely frustrating, I'm sorry you were not fully understood by them (boyfriend and friends).
Hey that reminds me. A long time ago (when I was still in my computer career earning a lot) I serviced someone's computer at their home (mansion, Lotus is driveway, rich area, possibly wealthiest area in the entire city area).
We got to the point of salary where I openly told him I earned about a $800 a week (they were the days!) Anyway, he said, 'Oh my, I give each child that much for pocket money'. I politely continued in my normal friendly manner but I've never forgot what he said. I'm pretty sure I've passed by his age now. These days I'm lucky to see $50 remaining ever, pocket money for the 'kids' is non existent, but I'll check later on today if I can afford milk!!
IIN to not respect people who don't want to work?
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I'm not sure if you caught it but I did say "adults who gleefully live off their parents", and I should elaborate, they were 25 and 26 at the time. Very much out of their teenage years. And both were VERY well off, in large houses and driving luxury cars given to them by their parents, with every need imaginable taken care of. They had all the advantages they'd ever need and they choose to do nothing with their lives. Those are the type of people I'm referring to.
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I agree with you.
I suppose if I was that comfortable my financially at their age, I'd probably do a degree in forestry (always liked that but ended up in technology!) OR I'd become a teacher/helper in some disadvantaged place, even overseas (seems to be the standard thing to do).
To sit at home for days would be ok, weeks a bit concerning, months I'd be worried about their psychology of their ever decaying mind, forever I'd have to assume lazy and mentally disabled!
So I do understand your concern, its not normal especially when you worked, it would have been irritating (wait I'll read again to see if you are still dating this person... oh "it eventually ended the relationships") Ok, I agree it would have been extremely frustrating, I'm sorry you were not fully understood by them (boyfriend and friends).
Hey that reminds me. A long time ago (when I was still in my computer career earning a lot) I serviced someone's computer at their home (mansion, Lotus is driveway, rich area, possibly wealthiest area in the entire city area).
We got to the point of salary where I openly told him I earned about a $800 a week (they were the days!) Anyway, he said, 'Oh my, I give each child that much for pocket money'. I politely continued in my normal friendly manner but I've never forgot what he said. I'm pretty sure I've passed by his age now. These days I'm lucky to see $50 remaining ever, pocket money for the 'kids' is non existent, but I'll check later on today if I can afford milk!!
Yes, I see your point.