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I quit my job as a lawyer, and I upset my parents in the process.

Many parents say they only want their children to be happy. But often “happy” looks very similar to “successful” - top grades, a good job, financial security. In this episode, Oliver reflects on parental expectations, cultural differences, and his own experience of following the “safe” path to Oxford and a legal career… only to find it didn’t bring happiness.

Why do parents still push us towards success, and why do we still care so much about making them proud?

Listen for natural, reflective English that explores family, culture and the search for a “good life.”

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00:00 – Opening question: Are your parents disappointed in you?
00:48 – Introducing the episode & today’s theme
01:40 – Growing up with unspoken expectations
03:02 – Oxford, law career and parental pride
04:29 – Why parents push the “safe” path
05:52 – Cultural differences in family pressure
07:09 – The fear behind parental expectations
07:54 – What is happiness? Hedonic adaptation
10:44 – The problem with repeating the same path
11:20 – The paradox: parents’ formula vs personal choice
12:42 – Closing reflections & responsibility