My parents struggled in blue-collar jobs. Paying off their mortgage and retiring them is my proudest achievement.
Article Excerpt: "...They stayed in their blue-collar jobs for so long because they couldn't afford to take risks. They provided stability and support for myself and my brother, Jhai. As we grew up, we were both motivated to work hard. Many young people go out partying and drinking, but Jhai and I never really did that. It felt disrespectful to our parents. I set high expectations for myself. I wanted to be able to take care of my parents so they wouldn't have to struggle...."
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