And its not just translating, sometimes its filling out forms and stuff, sometimes even taxes… It’s the immigrant version of “Free Tech Support”, the “Free Translator/Interpretor” 😓
Almost like she’s willing to nearly kill you to make sure you have a better life than hers.
Keep studying and trying hard. She wants a better life for you!
If you study hard you’ll be able to afford the therapy for the psychological damage she’s given you
Hey, that’s one way to look at my career success and burnout!
And that better life may not include her, and she’ll have no idea why!
#justasiandescentthings
I’m Jewish and I had the same upbringing. I got an 18/20 on a math test and my parents literally lost their shit. “WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE OTHER 2 POINTS!? YOU WERE LAZY AND SLOPPY AND THIS ATTITUDE WILL HAVE YOU DEAD AT 30, IN JAIL, OR INSTITUTIONALIZED. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT HUH? No hanging out with your friends for 2 months. If you object or make an upset noise, I’ll double the months.”
Not exclusive to asians
Also can’t forget the teasing and ridicule from family members when you’re not as fluent in their native language
Oh man the emotional damage has hardened me to take on anything in life.