Why are people proud of me for working in a grocery store?

I’m 24 years old. I work in a grocery store for 5 years now. I have my own car and pay my own bills, do online classes, but still live with my parents. My cousins, aunt, and uncle say they are proud of me for having a job, car, do school and pay my own bills. I feel like any schmuck can get a low paying job, get a car, go to school, and pay their own bills. Why the praise?

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BananaBrown · 41-45, F

I have met plenty of people, some much older than you, that are either incapable of or unwilling to do what you are doing. Being responsible doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Be proud of yourself:)