Growing up in a lower-income family, I’ve always felt a sense of envy towards my wealthier friends. While I’m struggling to make ends meet and juggling part-time jobs, they get to travel the world, enjoy luxury experiences, and have an overall better life.
I get envious whenever they talk about their vacation
Every time they talk about their latest holiday or vacation to some exotic overseas location, my heart sinks.
It’s not that I’m not happy for them. It’s just that I can’t help but feel like I’m missing out on something. I mean, they get to go to all sorts of places and do all sorts of things that I can only dream of.
They get to have all these amazing experiences while I’m stuck working part-time jobs to make ends meet.
It’s especially hard for me during the holidays. While my friends are off on some luxurious holiday, I’m stuck at home or at work, trying to make a living.
I try to stay positive and find ways to enjoy my holidays, but it’s hard. I just can’t help but feel like I’m missing out on something.
It’s not just about not being able to go on the same trips as my friends. It’s also about the fact that I’m missing out on quality time with my family and friends.
While they are off having adventures and making memories, I’m stuck at home, trying to make ends meet.
I know that it’s not fair to compare myself to others and that I should be thankful for what I have. But it’s hard not to feel envious of my richer friends. They have so much freedom and opportunity that I can only dream of.
Only form of consolation is that I get money out of my job
At the same time, I’m also grateful for my part-time job. It allows me to support myself and my family, and it’s given me the opportunity to save up some money for the future.
I know that if I work hard and stay focused, I’ll eventually be able to take my own overseas trips and enjoy quality time with my family and friends.
So, I’m trying to stay positive and remind myself that I’m working towards something bigger.
Sure, I may miss out on some of the luxuries that my richer friends get to enjoy, but that doesn’t mean I can’t eventually get there.
I just need to stay focused and keep working hard.