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And its not just translating, sometimes its filling out forms and stuff, sometimes even taxes... It's the immigrant version of "Free Tech Support", the "Free Translator/Interpretor" πŸ˜“

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[–] lorty@lemmy.ml 40 points 1 year ago (1 children)

One of the reasons immigrants focus a lot on education is because it can't be taken from you. They can take your money, they can take your house, your land and everything else, but what you know will always be with you, and that's valuable.

Not that tests actually prove your knowledge in any way, but still.

it can’t be taken from you

Depression probably already lowered my IQ to 2 digits πŸ˜“

Almost like she's willing to nearly kill you to make sure you have a better life than hers.

[–] happydoors@lemm.ee 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Keep studying and trying hard. She wants a better life for you!

[–] Im_old@lemmy.world 47 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you study hard you'll be able to afford the therapy for the psychological damage she's given you

Hey, that's one way to look at my career success and burnout!

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 1 year ago

And that better life may not include her, and she'll have no idea why!

[–] moonbunny@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 year ago

Also can’t forget the teasing and ridicule from family members when you’re not as fluent in their native language

[–] whostosay@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I’m Jewish and I had the same upbringing. I got an 18/20 on a math test and my parents literally lost their shit. β€œWHAT HAPPENED WITH THE OTHER 2 POINTS!? YOU WERE LAZY AND SLOPPY AND THIS ATTITUDE WILL HAVE YOU DEAD AT 30, IN JAIL, OR INSTITUTIONALIZED. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT HUH? No hanging out with your friends for 2 months. If you object or make an upset noise, I’ll double the months.”

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Not exclusive to asians

[–] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)
[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 27 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] OldChicoAle@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And an A is not an A+.

Source: my dad

See you can always do better. 100%? Why not extra credit to get a higher grade?!?!

[–] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)
[–] ignotum@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

But it would be better if it was just a teeny bit further away

[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 year ago

Your a fucking nerd for not having a C. Adopt to your new culture!

Oh man the emotional damage has hardened me to take on anything in life.