[wayclever]

In general, if it's my experience that German citizens are very fiscally conservative. Now you may disagree with your family, and they may feel obligated to persevere in their duty to prevent or minimize any adverse consequences that result from your naivete, or willful ignorance. Pay attention to the following story... And the lesson you need to learn.

Bill Gates and Paul Allen were negotiating how to split the founder's stock for their new company, Microsoft. Gates argued that Allen had a part time consulting job so he, Gates, ought to receive a majority of the shares. ALLEN RELENTED agreeing to a 60/40 split favoring Gates. They signed their agreement and all the necessary paperwork, and the next day Gates went out and landed a CONSULTING GIG much like Allen had!

The lesson is this... Don't be the dumbass who gets played. Be the smart ass who wins without taking unnecessary risks.

If you're serious, and you're smart, you will maximize your upside and minimize your downside. You might have to become more efficient, seriously committed to your success, and less concerned about your ability to work at a level you have never before attained. Admit that to your family and let them know you're going to do it m.. And that you will require their support. As you may at times cry like you're a 6 year old boy. Your parents will support you, as long as you're not being a dumb ass.

Be a smart-ass and your family won't hassle you nearly as much. Heck, they might even start to offer to contribute... Time, resources, effort. But that's only if you really start to figure your shit out.

Peace Out.

Kenneth