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> not everyone's life experience is the same to allow them freedom to move to an area that is Very true. Recognizing one's own power and stepping into it is an
by crawfordcomeaux 8y ago
> not everyone's life experience is the same to allow them freedom to move to an area that is
Very true. Recognizing one's own power and stepping into it is an extreme privilege. We don't live in a society where this is often role modeled.
- SketchySeaBeast 8y ago> Recognizing one's own power and stepping into it is an extreme privilege. I was thinking even in the case of familial obligations. It's not a lack of power that's keeping you taking care of your schizophrenic mother, it's compassion.
- crawfordcomeaux 8y agoChoosing to take care of her out of compassion and not out of obligation is what I would consider the empowered position there. If I'm telling myself I have to take care of her, I'm disempowering myself. If I'm choosing to take care of her and it's out of compassion, not out of a negative emotion like guilt/shame or to avoid said emotions, it's an active empowered choice made out of love. Or so I think.
- SketchySeaBeast 8y agoBut now they've lost agency to make the better career choice.
- crawfordcomeaux 8y agoThat's just FOMO talking. Sacrifice is giving up what you want for what you need. I'd say careers are strategies for meeting needs while contributing to the life of another is a need. As long as all other needs are being met, I don't see the problem.