Sorry if this isn’t the right place to post, but I’ve browsed pf for years, and it has always been a discerning and thoughtful community.
I’m getting to the point in my career where I’m making a good living. The issue I’m having is, I feel guilty about it and feel bad whenever I see those who have less than me. I feel like I don’t deserve it.
For people who have experienced a similar path, have you found a way to reconcile with this “guilt” (for the lack of a better word)?
For a background, I grew up on the lower end of middle class where my parents had to be careful about money. It never got to the point where they couldn’t make rent or put food on the table, but we didn’t have much for anything else.
For example, I got made fun of in high school for shoes that were about to fall apart. I never asked my parents for new shoes knowing they would buy them for me, even if it would be out of their budget.
I guess it’s been hitting me lately since I’ve had a lot of work travel, and our company flies us on business class and puts us in 4-5 star hotels. At 5 star hotels especially, I feel odd regarding the level of service I receive. It feels excessive and it makes me feel disgusted at the disparity in people’s life experiences.
I’m rambling a bit, but anyone have any advice on how to shift perspective and not feel guilty about this?
Submitted November 27, 2023 at 10:20PM by amn-tyo24 https://ift.tt/NaUsVxc
