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Some people face a lot of pressure to continue thefamilybusiness in the future.
This can feel very confining, especially if you have very different dreams and aspirations.
On the other hand, saying no to your loved ones wishes is also a very tough decision.
Redditor u/citymouseewent viralafter asking the AITA community for some honest advice regarding hisinheritance.
However, the authors wife wasnt too happy about this decision, calling it short-sighted.
Its easy to romanticize either of them.
But its not all black and white.
probably yearn for some peace, tons of personal space, and freedom out in nature.
In essence, youre trading one set of freedoms and restrictions for another.
Actual farming can be incredibly difficult.
Especially if you dont have the necessary experience or the right tools for the job.
All of those vast acres of crops arent going to plant, water, grow, and fertilize themselves.
According to Indeed, the average American farmermakes around$18.43 per hour or $40,013 per year.
Whether that will be enough depends on your lifestyle and expectations.
Human beings yearn for connection and community.
For that matter, theyll likely miss easy access to a major airport.
In rural areas, you have to drive to get, well, anywhere.
Thats a rude awakening for many city dwellers, Davis told us earlier.
Meanwhile, he stressed the fact that tight-knit communities arent a given.
Theyre only as powerful as your willingness to participate, make new connections, and maintain those flowering relationships.
Theres also your career to consider.
Nobody should feel pressured to decide what to do with their inheritance immediately.
It can take a long while to come to terms with what happened.
So, theres no rush to decide what to do with your inheritance one way or the other.
Lots of support from your social circleyour family and friendscan be a lifeline during this difficult time.
However, you may also want to consider seeking a grief counselors advice.
Its not a sign of weakness to ask for help.
As for what you eventually decide to do with your inheritance, its entirely up to you.
Sometimes, being charitable with it is the right thing to do.
Heres their perspective
However, there were a few people who had a different interpretation.
They were slightly critical of the author
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