I Am Sometimes Selfish

My mom told me she just got the teaching job that she's always wanted. And I should be happy for her but I'm not. A couple years ago, I thought we would be moving to Connecticut for my dad's job but now we're not because he can work from home where we live. Now that my mom has a job, moving is now out of the question. I was looking forward to it because I thought we could move north and I could follow my dreams. I know I'm in my twenties so that means I could move out when I want but I don't make enough money to live on my own nor can I afford a car. So unfortunately where my parents go, I go. I was just hoping that meant leaving town.

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KingofPizza2 · 41-45, M

As someone who grew up in CT, you're not missing a ton by not being there.

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

I just liked how different it was. I live in a tropical area where there's no history. Nothing to do here for what I want. At least if we lived in Connecticut I could take a train to NY and try to get work there. My parents acted like that was a possibility but now it's not. I want to be happy for her but I can't because I'm getting the raw end of the deal.

KingofPizza2 · 41-45, M

Ah... yeah in that case CT would have been an improvement. It's hard feeling like you're stuck somewhere that has nothing for you. Save your money so you can move out eventually, I guess?

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

@KingofPizza: Right. I'm trying my hardest to do that.

KingofPizza2 · 41-45, M

Yeah unfortunately it's not a quick solution, unless you can apply for some kind of job out there and get them to cover some relocation expenses?