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Scenario

When education doesn't lead to the financial success your family expects

I went to college on financial aid and now my family expects me to help everyone financially but my degree got me a nonprofit job that barely covers my own bills.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're caught between family expectations of upward mobility and the reality of your economic limitations.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Poverty and identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.