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My parents are getting hard on me because I won't get a job but I can't find one I like. Why is my dad criticizing me for looking for volunteer jobs?

I like volunteering its fun. My parents have been bugging me to get a job. Everyday they've been bugging me to get one. I found a volunteer job today and my dad went off on me when I told thrm. He interrupted me and said, "I'm getting tired of these damn volunteer jobs! When are you going to get a REAL job? A volunteer job won't do it. You need to get a job that pays you well."
I told him that is doing something. My dad said, "No you're just being LAZY. A lazy pathetic excuse of a woman that refuses to get a job but only pics volunteers that only meets twice a month or every couple months. You're not even trying. Stop being so lazy, make your own money and get your driver's license. Enough of the volunteer jobs already!" I don't know why my dad is being so hard on me.


I told my best friends about it. I asked her if it was cool. They were like, "Meh." Best friend, "Yeah but it would be better if it was a paid job. I'll be more excited for you for that."
My guy best friend said, "You gotta step up your game. Stop being a lazy and be a grown up. Our friend's death is no excuse to let yourself go."


My mom said, "You're best friends are right and we agree with them. Get job and stop being so lazy. Plus you're gaining weight and laying in bed all day. You don't care about yourself or your body. You stuff whatever it is in your mouth instead of eating healthier and losing weight which you failed to do. You just don't care." Why are people putting me down. I wanna hear only positive things.
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StraCat · 41-45, M
I think in their own way they are expressing concern because you aren't being really industrious on your own. You do not appear to be motivated and it appears to worry them a great deal. Words can be harsh but people of have a hard time saying "I'm really worried about you." It often comes across as agitation and "downing" rather than the genuine concern they want to express. Idk but hearing you spending a lot of time in bed and lack of motivation is concerning. You may want to take some time to think about why you don't feel the urge to get your driver's license, or get a paying job. Just a thought.
LaurieKitKat94 · 31-35, F
@StraCat I'm tires of my dad going off on me about the volunteer jobs and pestering me to get a real job. Volunteer is a real job isnt it?
StraCat · 41-45, M
@LaurieKitKat94 I don't know them so this is only speculation. I think its more about them wanting you to be more independent. Financial independence is a big part of that. Maybe that's why the emphasis is on you getting a paying job. I imagine it would be received differently if you wanted to do volunteer work while maintaining a paying job. When a child is young parent's main drive is to protect them. Ensure they are safe. As their child matures, the definition of that changes. They need to know you will be safe. Safety means independence, stable income, etc. Sounds like they are just trying to make sure you are ok in the long run.