Arsalan Sajid
Throughout their lives, people are frequently forced to repress their desires in order to protect the people they love. However, this is a sacrifice that will never help anyone because it will only lead to unhappiness and lifelong regret. In order to live prosperous lives, people must learn to be a little self-centered when it comes to their own future.
OP had to wait six months after applying to a multibillion-pound corporation in downtown London in order to get her ideal job after graduating from university. She was afraid her family would be upset with her for going too far and would feel embarrassed if her application was turned down, so she didn’t want to reveal her secret to them. When she got the acceptance email six months later, she wanted to let her family know how happy she was, so she made the announcement during their family dinner at their sister’s in-law’s house. After finding that OP was visiting London, her two sisters were shocked and began to criticize her for not thinking about the fact that they could not afford to travel to London frequently to meet her. Read the whole story to learn about OP’s situation and share your comments about it down below.
Source: Reddit
1. OP queries if she was wrong to move to London for her dream job when she knew that her family could not afford to visit her.
2. OP had to wait six months after applying for her dream job at a multibillion-pound company based in central London.
3. OP concealed her job application because she was afraid her family would be upset about her moving away and would humiliate her if she was rejected.
4. OP, a workaholic, became ecstatic when she was hired for the London job.
5. OP had two sisters who were living together; one of them was married and had a child.
6. OP’s sisters were always complaining about finances whenever OP visited them.
7. OP wanted to tell about the job at their family dinner but waited until the dinner was over.
8. As OP announced she was accepting a job in London, her sisters became furious.
9. OP was perplexed by her decision to leave her family and go for a job faraway from home.
10. OP would provide information if asked.
Now that you’ve heard the story, let’s dive into what Redditors had to say. Keep reading to discover other people’s perspectives on the matter.
11. Redditor advises OP to only think about her future and accept the job.
12. OP explained that she wanted to go to London to excel in her career.
13. Redditor misses her staying near London.
14. Yes, it would be selfish.
15. Redditor believes that OP’s sister would never think about other family members if given the same opportunity.
16. Yes, OP is going to enjoy her alone time while working in London.
17. Redditor thinks that the reason OP wants to stay away from her family is because they are self-centered.
18. Certainly, OP has to pay for her own expenses as London is an extremely costly city.
19. According to Redditor, OP should always prioritize herself.
20. Redditor recommends OP to seek therapy for dealing with her troubled family while in London.
OP should not pass up this opportunity simply for the sake of her family, as it will benefit her future career. OP had no problem remaining away from her family, but she became embarrassed when her sisters began criticizing her for not thinking about them. Her family should prioritize OP’s success over their own comfort and give her the freedom to improve her own life. They understood that OP’s future would be bright in a huge city like London, but they couldn’t just let her do what she wanted. The reason OP did not inform them before applying for the job was correct, but now OP must stick to her decision. What is your perspective on the OP’s decision? Share your thoughts about it, and stay tuned to Defused for more stories.
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