My mum who is German always used to ask me what I was doing with my life because I never did a Ausbildung or went to University. I'm 30 now and have travelled a fair amount, managed to build a level of success that I didn't know back then I could achieve and that she always doubted. My dad who is English never cared and always hoped I would be happy and find somewhere that made me happy. For him a job was irrelevant, as long as I had one of course.
I think it's a distinctively German thing to be worried about your own standing in life.
Hey, thanks for your reply! I think here in Germany, a lot of people suffer from the pressure to perform, which has almost become the norm. I hope I can manage to resist it in the long run, but right now, it’s not looking too good for me.
Yeah I feel you. I think that there is an overriding need to fuel the capitalism in Germany than has probably become instilled in the education system. To be honest all of the other developed places I lived are the exact same. We all need money but some of us need it less than others.
I think as long as you are aware of not becoming like that you are already winning a bit in my mind. Take care.
My mum who is German always used to ask me what I was doing with my life because I never did a Ausbildung or went to University. I'm 30 now and have travelled a fair amount, managed to build a level of success that I didn't know back then I could achieve and that she always doubted. My dad who is English never cared and always hoped I would be happy and find somewhere that made me happy. For him a job was irrelevant, as long as I had one of course.
I think it's a distinctively German thing to be worried about your own standing in life.
Hey, thanks for your reply! I think here in Germany, a lot of people suffer from the pressure to perform, which has almost become the norm. I hope I can manage to resist it in the long run, but right now, it’s not looking too good for me.
Best regards, and thanks for taking the time!
Yeah I feel you. I think that there is an overriding need to fuel the capitalism in Germany than has probably become instilled in the education system. To be honest all of the other developed places I lived are the exact same. We all need money but some of us need it less than others.
I think as long as you are aware of not becoming like that you are already winning a bit in my mind. Take care.