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My family wants me to pursue a career I'm not interested in, how do I tell them no?

Profile: KatieBug
KatieBug on Oct 29, 2014
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Kindly, and maturely let them know that that career isnt for you, then go on by describing the career you want. And if you dont know yet, tell them youre intrests, if you want to travel and absorb culture, or just have fun right now, thats okay!
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Profile: abigaail
abigaail on Sep 14, 2014
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Be honest with them, its your life, they can't force you do have a career you do not like. Sit them down, and tell them straight.
Profile: Bexicle
Bexicle on Nov 16, 2014
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I think that the best way to do this is to find a situation in which you can have an open and honest discourse. Put some time aside to talk about it and have some coffee/tea at hand. Maybe it would help to bring some alternatives to the table to show that you have done your research and spent time thinking about what it right for you. I imagine that they have your best interests at heart and will be happy to hear your views. I wish you well.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 26, 2014
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Simply "no" will affect negatively. Go through the career You love, Prove You can do it, Make Success, That will be a nice "no" to say.
Profile: Ramka
Ramka on Oct 7, 2014
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Tell them that while you understand and respect their needs, your profession must appeal to you personally. Otherwise you would not look forward to your work on any day of your life. Tell them that you are really excited about ____ idea and ____ knowledge and your dream is to pursue ____. In this profession you will be able to generate ideas and create and be fulfilled in your future. Isn't that their goal too--to see you happy and fulfilled and creative?
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 29, 2014
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Tell them you don't have the same interests but you are thankful that they are looking out for you and your life.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 8, 2015
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It is best to sit them down and explain to them why the career would not be suiting to you. It will also help to explain to them why you want to do the career that you want to choice instead. My mother pushed for me to into the medical field and I wanted to go into the education field. Yes, I agree with her the money would be better but after I explained that I wanted into a job that I loved not one that I dread the rest of my life, she better undestood what was best for her at my age may not be best for me.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 27, 2015
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Say them no. Im sure they wud understand. As long as wht u choose for ur career will be success and get high salary
Profile: mooninsky9
mooninsky9 on Sep 28, 2015
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When trying to convince someone of something they don't believe in, the first step is to gather evidence. Show your parents firstly, how CAPABLE you are of doing whatever you want to do. Don't say no to them without having any reason to back you up.
Profile: allnaturalUnicorns70
allnaturalUnicorns70 on Nov 13, 2017
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Personally I never argued with my parents when they wanted me to pursue schooling that I didn't want. Instead I told them something like "not now" and pursued what I wanted. Now I make a nice salary and mentioned to dad last night... and he was floored. #Iwon. Best of luck to you!
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