• big_slap@lemmy.world
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    my dad and uncle had a quick spat about this when my uncle joked (?) about me “being more successful”

    my dad’s response? it was his job to make sure I did better than him. love my dad a lot

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    5 hours ago

    Works the other way around often too:

    When you’re a bum they don’t even talk to you.

    But once you’re rich, everyone is your best buddy, hoping you will help them with your riches.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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      Asking my TikTok nephew for a loan to cover rent this month and I have to listen to him rap at me for ten minutes before handing over the cash in crypto.