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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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[–] [email protected] 39 points 2 days 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.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

it can’t be taken from you

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

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 days ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 46 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 days ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 days ago (1 children)

And an A is not an A+.

Source: my dad

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

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

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 days ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 hours ago

Not exclusive to asians

[–] PerogiBoi 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days 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.”

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

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