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DAE find it hard to explain the nomad life to grandparents?
My parents think I'm just on a long vacation and keep wondering when I'll get a steady job. What's your way of dealing with family who don't understand?
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rileygarcia3mo agoTop Commenter
Ever tried showing them your bank deposits as proof of work? My folks finally got it when they saw regular money coming in from different states.
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blair_ward393mo ago
Have you tried showing them your work setup or schedule? I had to sit with my family and break down how I earn money from my laptop. Sharing simple things like video calls with clients or where I pay bills from helped a lot. They might never fully get it, but seeing the routine makes it more real than just calling it a trip. Keep it simple and repeat the basics when they ask.
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Read an article that said showing physical proof of work helps bridge the understanding gap. It pointed out that older generations often connect jobs to a place, not just a screen. Your advice to keep repeating the basics lines up perfectly with that.
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Yeah, that part about showing them your schedule is key. I just started sending my mom screenshots of my calendar to prove it's real work.
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