My mom is irritating! Help!?

Question

She always make fun of my college course, Physical Therapy. She tells me that I am going to be a massage therapist.. that's my only job.

But WTF I HAVE A HARD TIME BUSTING MY *** WORKING FOR MY GRADES FOR THIS COURSE!

Yet, she always makes fun of me.. She wants me to be a nurse, what the hell, I don't like that job!

I really hate what she's doing to me. And I just have to control myself from showing her I am annoyed already.

Thanks for your answers..

@ tjnstlouismo: I am already 18, I know that it is the age of adulthood, but you see, I am from Asia, where culture is very different when it comes to family.

I know by hear that I already know what I should do with my future, that is to actually help my parents and give myself a good life.. that's why it's really hard to be in my situation.. Plus, I still live with my mom, and she is the one who is financing my college.

And it's somewhat hard to be told that she is so embarrassed whenever she tells about my course. Nursing here in the Philippines is the trend by the way.

Answer 1

you have my deepest sympathy. i'm not sure why she's doing this...but you are still going on with your course and trying to do your best...thats very impressive. keep it up. when you'll show her that you are succeeded in your job, she'll realize that she was mistaken.
all the best.

Answer 2

I can do you one mother better. When I talk to mine, (long distance) she insists on telling me about the lady down the street or someone she works with or whatever, someone I do not know, about their daughters, sister, cousin, aunts once removed being in the hospital and the dog was lonely. I mean when you think you got it bad, someone else has something even worse.
If you are doing what you want, then tell MOM and maybe he will take you more serious.

Answer 3

Grit your teeth and endure it. In the end you have to live your own life, regardless what others may want for you or no matter the biting remarks they may say. You have to live to make yourself happy, learn and practice deep breathing exercising when she starts annoying you. Or remember something totally ridiculous and out of context which will cause you to laugh. Sometimes mothers just want the best for you in their own way which comes off as slightly annoying. Good luck! :)

Answer 4

She may be just trying to make you see your full potential. That being said, if you are happy doing what you are doing, then keep doing it. I believe that you have to be a "special" kind of person to embark on that career. It is a very important job to help people that have been somehow limited in the use of their bodies and motor skills. It takes a lot of patience and gentleness and brains to know how to make the body respond correctly without hurting someone.
Tell your mom that if she can't be supportive in your choice of career, then to keep her opinions to herself.
Stay positive and do the very best you can. She will see your worth one day.

Answer 5

Try telling your mam that young people end up stuck in shop jobs or not working at all because they do what their parents want and not what they want. Just explain that you dont want to be a nurse. I am sure she will soon come round. When she mentions what your doing again, say something like 'yes i know, thats what i want to do so ill enjoy it.'

Good luck, dont quit coz your mam wants you to.

Answer 6

Tell your mom how you feel, sometimes moms aren`t that good at seeing what they are because they are so busy thinking about what they want you to be. You really need to sit her down and tell her how hard you are working, tell her how happy this makes you... Just pour out your feelings, tell her you need support... not someone who is hacking on you all the time. i wish you good luck with your studies!

Answer 7

Just put a cotton buds in your ears. Anyway, sometimes its like that, mom always want the best for the children. Don't get mad with your mom. Do your best to achieve your ambition and make your mom proud one day. Good luck. I miss my late mom.

Answer 8

What exactly is she doing to you? You're a grown up, you don't need your mothers approval of your career choice. Just simply be respectful and polite and change the subject. Frankly if you aren't mature enough to handle this minor annoyance, you have no business working with people.

Answer 9

maximum possibly shes having a foul day, i might ask. some thing like mom, ive been venting on you for a while, I even have been so wrapped up in my own mess, i havent even concept to ask.... how are you doing?

Answer 10

tell her!
It might work, you never know!
Good luck!!!
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