The article discusses the ongoing debate of career value in society, illustrated by a conflict between a freelance graphic designer and his sister. Despite his creative work being legitimate, she dismissively referred to it as not a 'real job,' undermining his efforts. This hurtful comment, coupled with her expectation for him to babysit her kids whenever needed, led to a confrontation where he finally asserted boundaries, refusing to babysit unless his professional obligations were respected. The situation highlights the struggle many face when their career choices are undervalued.
It’s funny how society values some careers more than others. While an artist might struggle and starve for their entire life, a banker can walk away with a fat bonus.
At a recent dinner, his sister sneered that he didn’t have a 'real job' and was just 'playing on the computer all day,' which deeply hurt him.
For OP, that was the breaking point. Frustrated, he refused and told her to find someone else to babysit.
Having your choice of career undermined can hurt, as this guy found out the hard way.
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