<human>: So, I'm really frustrated at just how to move forward without waiting it out for an awkward amount of time or just pushing it down.

So basically, my dad has been an absent dad. Most of the times we've really discussed things rather than talking to me about various things he's just shut me down with 'this is what happens' or 'this is the stone cold truth'. 

Today he took it a step further by saying that he was disappointed in me because I was considering making a career in retail (starting at customer service, remaining customer focussed and making a great sale, store and company).

He said it's disappointing because I've spent tens of thousands of dollars studying media (Film, TV, Radio & Journalism). He reckons I should stick to that even though there's very little stability in that industry and it doesn't make me come alive.

People make me come alive. Seeing smiles that I've created, helping people see that fire in their soul. Retail is a great place to do that because it's learning about needs, and creating solutions. It's customer service. 

Yes there are better places to do customer service or resolution services, and yes I could probably do more studying or work in something like disability services, but I can be a leader and lead a team to having a great time while helping people too.

I wanted to just run away from home this evening, even though my net worth is less than $1000. I don't really know how to make things not awkward again without just burying this.

I know he's not gonna be approachable about it because if I mention it to him he'll just get worse and run away into his man cave, burying it himself.

Help?

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<bot>: Dad said he was disappointed in me for thinking about making a career in retail after studying media for 3 & a 1/2 years.