A woman shared her salary at a family dinner and was criticized for it. She had finally saved enough money to buy decent gifts for her family, including a laptop for her brother . When asked how she could afford it, she revealed her salary. Her aunt criticized her for making too much money and “flashing it around” in front of her cousin who was unemployed. The woman feels guilty for answering the question and thinks she should have made a joke instead. But was she really in the wrong? Read more to find out what happened next.
Balancing family expectations with newfound financial freedom
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Generous sibling gifts brother new gaming laptop for Christmas
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The perfect Christmas gift for a stressed-out comp sci major
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Oops, a revealing gift sparks family discussion.
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Navigating the family’s money talk during Christmas
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Defending my salary to judgemental aunt during Christmas dinner
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Navigating family dynamics during the holidays can be tricky
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Navigating salary discussions: AITA for answering family member’s question?
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My Christmas gift revealed my salary, AITA for answering?
A 24-year-old software engineer finally had enough money to buy her family decent Christmas presents, including an Alienware gaming laptop for her brother. During a family dinner, her cousin looked up the price of the laptop and asked how she could afford it, prompting her to disclose her salary. Her aunt criticized her for flaunting her wealth and making her unemployed cousin feel bad. The engineer wonders if she was wrong to answer the question. Read on for the internet’s verdict and more stories about navigating family dynamics during the holidays.
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