First, you're assuming that they are a single parent. If the other parent is spending time with the kids, the probability that they're growing up lonely and resentful is a lot lower.
Second, you're assuming that they are pressuring their children with high expectations just because they have a college fund ready. This may or may not be true, but it can't be assumed based on the OP.
Third, you're assuming that the kids are objective. They may be certain of their opinions of the parents' choices, but that doesn't make them correct. If one of the kids really does want to be a doctor, then he's going to see things much differently than the kid who wants to be a musician.
Is it normal to work 8-5 seven days a week for this reason?
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This is making some assumptions.
First, you're assuming that they are a single parent. If the other parent is spending time with the kids, the probability that they're growing up lonely and resentful is a lot lower.
Second, you're assuming that they are pressuring their children with high expectations just because they have a college fund ready. This may or may not be true, but it can't be assumed based on the OP.
Third, you're assuming that the kids are objective. They may be certain of their opinions of the parents' choices, but that doesn't make them correct. If one of the kids really does want to be a doctor, then he's going to see things much differently than the kid who wants to be a musician.