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What does it mean?
The speaker states a career choice was made primarily to satisfy parental expectations rather than personal desire.
In plain terms
I became a lawyer because my father worked hard for it.
What can you take from it?
Family expectations often drive career paths.

Where it applies

  • career decisions
  • family pressure
  • professional life

Putting it to work

  • examining motives
  • negotiating family wishes
  • assessing regret

Questions to consider

  • Do you choose careers for yourself or others?
  • How much does parental expectation influence you?

Another view

The speaker provides no info on their actual satisfaction with the law.

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