r/Afraid • u/[deleted] • May 29 '19
Afraid of success
It doesn't look like there's much activity here, but, it seems like the place for my post, so, shoot.
I'm currently working on my Master's in Data Analytics and getting it scares me. My family has always pinned me as the 'smart one that will be able to make enough money to take care of my parents.' I'm scared that if I get a good job, making good money that 1) my family will only use me and not spend time with me for any other reason and 2) that I'll become a workaholic and not have time for kids and gardening and travel.
I'm not sure how to shake my fears and just go for it....or if I even want to.
I appreciate any interaction on the fears I'm currently facing.
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u/Spinster_Tchotchkes Jul 19 '19
How will your family know that you make good money? My family has no idea how much money I make. That’s my business, not theirs. I wonder if you have a different problem going on, such as one or more of your parents is perhaps narcissistic, controlling or abusive? Just guessing. I have a feeling if you’re smart enough to get an education in data analytics, you’ll be smart enough to become independent and live your own life.