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Average First-Generation Immigrant Experience πŸ™ƒ (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/memes@lemmy.world
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And its not just translating, sometimes its filling out forms and stuff, sometimes even taxes... It's the immigrant version of "Free Tech Support", the "Free Translator/Interpretor" πŸ˜“

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[–] lorty@lemmy.ml 40 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

One of the reasons immigrants focus a lot on education is because it can't be taken from you. They can take your money, they can take your house, your land and everything else, but what you know will always be with you, and that's valuable.

Not that tests actually prove your knowledge in any way, but still.

[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 weeks ago

it can’t be taken from you

Depression probably already lowered my IQ to 2 digits πŸ˜“

[–] happydoors@lemm.ee 24 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Keep studying and trying hard. She wants a better life for you!

[–] Im_old@lemmy.world 47 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If you study hard you'll be able to afford the therapy for the psychological damage she's given you

[–] i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago

Hey, that's one way to look at my career success and burnout!

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 2 weeks ago

And that better life may not include her, and she'll have no idea why!

[–] moonbunny@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago

Also can’t forget the teasing and ridicule from family members when you’re not as fluent in their native language

[–] whostosay@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

#justasiandescentthings

[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I’m Jewish and I had the same upbringing. I got an 18/20 on a math test and my parents literally lost their shit. β€œWHAT HAPPENED WITH THE OTHER 2 POINTS!? YOU WERE LAZY AND SLOPPY AND THIS ATTITUDE WILL HAVE YOU DEAD AT 30, IN JAIL, OR INSTITUTIONALIZED. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT HUH? No hanging out with your friends for 2 months. If you object or make an upset noise, I’ll double the months.”

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

Not exclusive to asians

[–] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

What's wrong with a B?

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 27 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

It's not an A

[–] OldChicoAle@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And an A is not an A+.

Source: my dad

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 week ago

See you can always do better. 100%? Why not extra credit to get a higher grade?!?!

[–] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It's also far from an F.

[–] ignotum@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

But it would be better if it was just a teeny bit further away

[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 weeks ago

Your a fucking nerd for not having a C. Adopt to your new culture!

[–] randombullet@programming.dev 3 points 2 weeks ago

Oh man the emotional damage has hardened me to take on anything in life.