I always wondered about what makes Asian parents tick. I had strict Asian parents who wanted me to follow their dreams.

I always dreamed of working in Finance and Investment Banking. My parents however, wanted me to work in the Pharmaceutical/medical field. I don't really like science or my job. Now I have a mortgage and bills to pay so I can't change my career. I hate it and now stuck with a career I didn't want.

In college, my parents didn't want me to join a fraternity and enjoy college. All they cared about was getting a degree. So much for college fun. Didn't really get to enjoy the best years of my life more.

I also didn't get to go to the college of my choice. My parents wanted me to go to a really boring school that I hated. They threatened not to support me in school unless I went to the school of their choice. I struggled academically but was stressed out too much.

I guess my parents got what they wanted but I didn't. Do you have a similar experience?